OSU 26, Michigan 21: Ohio State 26, Michigan 21: A comprehensive guide to our coverage of 'The Game'
Ohio State quarterback Braxton Miller escapes the reach of Michigan defensive tackle Jibreel Black during the first quarter at Ohio Stadium on Saturday.
Melanie Maxwell | AnnArbor.com
The win puts Ohio State at a perfect 12-0 on the season and still alive in the hunt for an Associated Press national title.
But that's not what Saturday was about. It was about just how close the Wolverines came to being the only blemish on the Buckeyes' record as they have been so many times in the past.
But it would not be. A 67 yard touchdown run before halftime made Denard Robinson the all-time leader in touchdowns scored for the Wolverines and put them ahead 21-17 at the time, but it would be the last points Michigan scored all day.
A field goal before the end of the half, and two more in the second was all the scoring the Buckeyes would get, but it was more than enough as Michigan shot itself in the foot time and time again in the final two quarters.
Post-Game Coverage
- Game story: Michigan offense sputters late as Ohio State stops the Wolverines in Columbus again, 26-21
- Boxscore
- Column: Michigan short on answers during, after loss to Ohio State
- By the numbers: Michigan's second-half offense falls apart; Wolverines' Columbus woes continue
- Photo Gallery: Check out the best shots from Melanie Maxwell and Daniel Brenner
- With Polls: Grade the Wolverines and weigh in on whether Ohio State should be eligible for an AP national title
- Michigan's Brady Hoke brushes off not shaking hands with Urban Meyer
- Grades: Michigan doomed by stagnating, mistake-prone offense
- Ohio fire hydrant paint job adds insult to injury for U-M fans
Denard Robinson would not be denied his record-breaking 91st career touchdown.
Melanie Maxwell | AnnArbor.com
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In-Game coverage
Pre-Game Coverage
- A friendly rivalry? Maybe not, but Undercover Michigander surprised by lack of hostility before The Game
- Who's got the edge? Position-by-position breakdown of Michigan-Ohio State
- Pre-game mega guide
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Pete Cunningham covers sports for AnnArbor.com. He can be reached at petercunningham@annarbor.com. Follow him on Twitter @petcunningham.
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