‘The Game’ Set to Air on FOX at Noon
5/11/2026 1:34:00 PM | Football
This century Ohio State holds a 17-7 advantage in the series.
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Kickoff for 'The Game' on Saturday, November 28 at Ohio Stadium is officially set for Noon on FOX as the Big Ten and FOX Sports have announced kickoff time and broadcast information the next edition of this storied rivalry on Monday afternoon.
Last year in Ann Arbor, the Buckeyes held the Wolverines to just nine points, which marked the fewest points allowed since a 37-7 victory over Michigan in 2010. Additionally, it marked the first time Michigan was held without a touchdown in any game it had played since 2014 and the first time it did not score a touchdown in 'The Game' since 2007.
In the 2025 meeting, Ohio State's defense held Michigan without a touchdown and to just 163 total yards, including just 63 rushing. Linebacker Sonny Styles led with six tackles, and defensive back Davison Igbinosun sealed the win with a fourth-quarter interception at 2:33. Offensively, QB Julian Sayin went 19-of-26 for 233 yards and three touchdowns. Carnell Tate led all receivers with five catches for 82 yards and a score, while Jeremiah Smith added three receptions for 40 yards and a touchdown. Running back Bo Jackson totaled 166 yards from scrimmage, with 117 rushing yards on 22 carries and four catches for 49 yards, helping the Buckeyes to 186 total rushing yards.
NUMBERS AND NOTES
1999: ESPN.com christened the Ohio State / Michigan rivalry the greatest of the 20th century. Ali vs. Frazier was No. 2.
1969-78: The 10-Year War -- Woody vs. Bo -- decade with each team winning five games and nine times an outright Big Ten title was at stake.
1934: Ohio State began awarding players gold pants after wins over Michigan.
1927: Ohio State was Michigan's opponent for the dedication game of Michigan Stadium.
1922: Michigan was Ohio State's opponent for the dedication game of Ohio Stadium.
1902: Ohio State's alma mater "Carmen Ohio" was written on a train ride home following the game in Ann Arbor.
Season Ticket Information
Those interested in becoming season ticket holders or learning more about other ticket packages for the 2026 season should visit OhioStateBuckeyes.com.
2026 Ohio State Football Schedule
Last year in Ann Arbor, the Buckeyes held the Wolverines to just nine points, which marked the fewest points allowed since a 37-7 victory over Michigan in 2010. Additionally, it marked the first time Michigan was held without a touchdown in any game it had played since 2014 and the first time it did not score a touchdown in 'The Game' since 2007.
In the 2025 meeting, Ohio State's defense held Michigan without a touchdown and to just 163 total yards, including just 63 rushing. Linebacker Sonny Styles led with six tackles, and defensive back Davison Igbinosun sealed the win with a fourth-quarter interception at 2:33. Offensively, QB Julian Sayin went 19-of-26 for 233 yards and three touchdowns. Carnell Tate led all receivers with five catches for 82 yards and a score, while Jeremiah Smith added three receptions for 40 yards and a touchdown. Running back Bo Jackson totaled 166 yards from scrimmage, with 117 rushing yards on 22 carries and four catches for 49 yards, helping the Buckeyes to 186 total rushing yards.
NUMBERS AND NOTES
- Turn of the Century: This century started with a Michigan win in 2000, but Ohio State holds a 17-7 advantage in wins, including a 14-1 stretch of victories from 2004-2019.
- Series: Officially, and because of the vacated 2010 win, Ohio State documents the series record as 62-52-6 in favor of Michigan.
- Since 1919: Since Ohio State recorded its first win over Michigan in 1919 and after Michigan had won 13 of the first 15 games with two ties, the Buckeyes lead the series, 52-49-4.
- Woody: Since 1951, Woody Hayes' first year as coach, Ohio State leads this series, 40-31-2.
- 1935: Ohio State and Michigan have played in the regular season finale every year since 1935 except twice: in 1942 Ohio State defeated the Iowa Pre-Flight Seahawks to cap a 9-1, national championship season, and in 2020 the game was canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Wins: Ohio State and Michigan rank 1-2 in Big Ten Conference wins – Ohio State has 565; Michigan has 557 – and overall wins: Michigan has 1,021 wins and Ohio State has 989. Alabama is third with 983.
- All Even: The Ohio State vs. Michigan series is tied at 22-22-4 when both teams are nationally. Ohio State won eight consecutive "ranked" games from 2005-19.
- 2020: When the 2020 game was cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic, it stopped a stretch of 102 consecutive years – dating to 1918 – that the two rivals had played on the gridiron.
1999: ESPN.com christened the Ohio State / Michigan rivalry the greatest of the 20th century. Ali vs. Frazier was No. 2.
1969-78: The 10-Year War -- Woody vs. Bo -- decade with each team winning five games and nine times an outright Big Ten title was at stake.
1934: Ohio State began awarding players gold pants after wins over Michigan.
1927: Ohio State was Michigan's opponent for the dedication game of Michigan Stadium.
1922: Michigan was Ohio State's opponent for the dedication game of Ohio Stadium.
1902: Ohio State's alma mater "Carmen Ohio" was written on a train ride home following the game in Ann Arbor.
Season Ticket Information
Those interested in becoming season ticket holders or learning more about other ticket packages for the 2026 season should visit OhioStateBuckeyes.com.
2026 Ohio State Football Schedule
- Sept. 5 – Ball State
- Sept. 12 – at Texas
- Sept. 19 – Kent State
- Sept. 26 – Illinois
- Oct. 3 – at Iowa
- Oct. 10 – Maryland
- Oct. 17 – at Indiana
- Oct. 24 – Off
- Oct. 31 – at USC
- Nov. 7 – Oregon
- Nov. 14 – Northwestern
- Nov. 21 – at Nebraska
- Nov. 28 – Michigan
- Noon on FOX
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