DraftKings · as of July 8, 2026
Ohio State defeated Michigan 27–9 to secure a comfortable win. Ohio State covered by 8.5; Game went Under by 6.5. The market closed at Ohio State -9.5 and the Blue Chip model made it Ohio State -10.8, an edge of 1.3 points toward Ohio State.
Ohio State ended a four-game losing streak to Michigan with a convincing 27-9 victory, showcasing a balanced offense and stifling defense. This win likely secures a first-round bye in the College Football Playoff and sets up a Big Ten Championship game against No. 2 Indiana.
Redshirt freshman Julian Sayin threw three touchdown passes, including a clutch 35-yarder to Jeremiah Smith on fourth down and a 50-yard bomb to Carnell Tate. He finished 19 of 26 for 233 yards, demonstrating poise under pressure and effective use of third and fourth downs.
Freshman running back Bo Jackson rushed for a season-high 117 yards, providing a strong complement to the passing attack. The offensive line's dominance created running lanes and gave Sayin time to throw, leading to a balanced offense that controlled the game.
Ohio State's top-ranked defense held Michigan to just nine points (three field goals) and 63 passing yards, with an interception late in the game. They limited the Wolverines to 100 rushing yards on 24 carries and did not allow a touchdown for the fifth time this season.
The Buckeyes will face No. 2 Indiana (12-0) in the Big Ten Championship game, with a win likely securing the No. 1 seed in the College Football Playoff. Ohio State previously beat Indiana 38-15 last season, but the Hoosiers are undefeated and present a significant challenge.
At kickoff, conditions at Michigan Stadium were Moderate snow, 28°F, wind chill 19°F with winds of 9 mph. At 28°F this is a freezing game. Cold is a scoring-environment factor rather than a side factor: Blue Chip has not measured a reliable spread effect from temperature. Historical weather data for this game is preserved in the panel alongside. Weather data is sourced from WeatherAPI.com.
Moderate snow
28°F
| Measure | Ohio StateAway | MichiganHome |
|---|---|---|
| This week | 161 miles | 0 miles |
| Last week | Home game | 846 miles |
| Season total | 5,936 miles | 8,374 miles |
| Body clock | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Rest | 7 days | 7 days |
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