Michigan 42, Ohio State 27: Harbaugh’s first win against the Buckeyes
Michigan beat Ohio State 42-27 on November 27, 2021, its first win over Ohio State since 2011.
Jim Harbaugh, Michigan head coach
It feels like the best one
Associated Press, via FOX 2 Detroit
The game
2:17 — Hassan Haskins scores his fifth touchdown of the day on a four yard rush. Kick by Jake Moody is good. Michigan leads 42-27.
Sports Illustrated, Nov 27, 2021
Big Ten game recap, as published in the college section of Sports Illustrated
This is Jim Harbaugh’s first win over Ohio State as head coach of the Wolverines. Prior to this game he was 0-5 against the Buckeyes and 2-13 against top-10 teams.
It’s been 10 long years for players, coaches and fans at the University of Michigan, but the wait is over. No. 5 Michigan took down No. 2 Ohio State 42-27 for the first time since 2011. This win snaps the Buckeyes’ eight-game win streak over the Wolverines.
What each side said
What Michigan said
Cade McNamara, Michigan quarterback
Watching the snow fall and the crowd rush rush [sic] onto the field was truly a surreal moment
Associated Press, via FOX 2 Detroit
What Ohio State said
Chris Olave, Ohio State receiver
We haven’t been in this position in forever, so it’s tough
Associated Press, via FOX 2 Detroit
Related
Sources
News and releases
- FOX 2 Detroit, Nov 27, 2021
“Michigan beats Ohio State 42-27, ends 8-game skid vs. rival”
NCAA.com, Nov 27, 2021“No. 5 Michigan beats No. 2 Ohio State for the first time since 2011”
Live-updates post, NCAA.com
- Sports Illustrated, Nov 27, 2021
“Big Ten Game Recap: No. 5 Michigan Upsets No. 2 Ohio State With 42-27 Victory in Ann Arbor”