Boxing analogies always work when it comes to the game of football.
At some point, a team has to endure some punches and stand tall. That’s exactly what Michigan was able to do in Columbus on Saturday. Ohio State got a few licks in during the first half, taking a 20-17 lead into the locker room. But it was Michigan who showed they were the more physical and well-conditioned team. And from a coaching perspective, Michigan was often a move ahead of Ohio State, landing decisive counters and haymakers.
Body blows, there were many. It was a day that Michigan ultimately dominated in the trenches.