FOX's broadcast of Ohio State's 27-9 win over Michigan delivered some gems: the frozen reactions, the sideline chaos, the split-second cutaways that instantly become part of rivalry lore.
FOX’s broadcast of Ohio State’s 27–9 win over Michigan delivered all of that and then some. From tense closeups during momentum swings to pure sideline joy and a few unintentionally hilarious crowd shots, the cameras caught a highlight reel of their own.
From tense closeups during momentum swings to pure sideline joy and the unintentionally hilarious, here’s a look back at the best screencaps from a rivalry win Ohio State fans will be replaying for a long, long time.
With his team up 3-0 early, Michigan corner Jyaire Hill flexed after picking off Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin on the Buckeyes' second offensive play of the game.
Six plays later, Wolverine kicker Dominic Zvada had his second field goal of the game and Ohio State found itself facing the team's biggest deficit of the season.
The intensity hit 11 on the knob early. Here's Ohio State freshman running back Bo Jackson sharing a few words with Hill.
The Buckeyes would settle for a field goal to make it 6-3, Michigan, on their second drive, which featured a personal foul called on linebacker Jaishawn Barham for head-butting a referee.
Three minutes into the second quarter, Ohio State took its first lead of the game thanks to a filthy route that become a 35-yard touchdown catch from Jeremiah Smith.
The play was reviewed as the ball shifted in Smith's hands as he crossed the goal line, but it was eventually upheld, much to Michigan coach Sherrone Moore's disappointment.
Michigan would get another Zvada field goal to cut the Buckeyes' lead to 10-9 but Julian Sayin and Ohio State answered with a four-yard touchdown reception with 18 seconds to play in the first half. Ohio State 17, Michigan 9 at the half.
Sayin found Carnell Tate for a beautiful 50-yard touchdown midway through the third quarter. The score would stretch Ohio State's lead to 24-9.
Ohio State would get the ball back with a little over five minutes left in the third and then proceeded to "lean on" Michigan (Sherrone Moore's words) to the tune of a 20-play, 81-yard drive that chewed up 11:56 of clock. The drive resulted in a Jayden Fielding 23-yard field gol for the final score of 27-9.
As well as the Buckeyes played in Ann Arbor, Brutus might have stolen the show by dragging out a perfect Script Ohio and dropping a "Rivalry X" on the end zone during a TV timeout. Yes, it's true. Brutus spent way more time in the end zone than anyone on Michigan's roster.
A Michigan fan realizes football isn't as fun when your players don't know their opponent's plays.
Davison Igbinosun iced any threat of Michigan scoring again with an interception with 2:33 remaining. Then, Iggy had to be Iggy.
Who says Californians don't like snow?
Following the game, Michigan defended their block M at midfield, while the Buckeyes grabbed seats to soak it all in. Hang this shot in a museum.
Ryan Day said the Buckeyes would "win with humility," and they did just that, thanks to what might be a generational defense.
Watch the highlights package from No. 1 Ohio State's 27-9 win at No. 15 Michigan.
