The #9 Ohio State Buckeyes fell behind early, but rallied, scoring 31 of the game's final 37 points to secure a 31-20 win over Michigan, keeping their College Football Playoff hopes alive.
Redshirt freshman quarterback Dwayne Haskins took over for star senior J.T. Barrett in the fourth quarter after Barrett aggravated a knee injury, and he led three scoring drives that iced the win.
.@Jkdobbins22 gives #OhioState their first lead of the game! #TheGame #OSUvsUM pic.twitter.com/le2uihOXhM
— Chat Sports (@ChatSports) November 25, 2017
.@mikeweberjr ices the win for Ohio State! #TheGame #OSUvsUM pic.twitter.com/K34hsV3xdV
— Chat Sports (@ChatSports) November 25, 2017
Haskins finished the game 6/7 passing for 94 yards, while Barrett - who becomes the first starting quarterback to win four games in this series - was 3/8 for 30 yards and a touchdown while also rushing 15 times for 67 yards and another score. Freshman J.K. Dobbins also had 101 rushing yards on 15 carries and that game-winning touchdown.
Third-string quarterback John O'Korn started the game well for Michigan, throwing a touchdown pass that gave the Wolverines a 14-0 lead early in the game.
A TD pass from @JohnOKorn gives #Michigan a 14-0 lead! #TheGame #OSUvsMICH #GoBlue pic.twitter.com/1Zp2IFx6UR
— Michigan Football by Chat Sports (@ChatWolverines) November 25, 2017
However, he cooled off dramatically after that and finished just 17/32 passing for 195 yards and an interception. Karan Higdon led the Michigan backfield with 56 yards and a touchdown on 11 carries.
Ohio State will face #5 Wisconsin in the Big Ten Championship Game next weekend, while Michigan finishes the regular season at 8-4
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