The Series

This will be the 109th game in what is considered the greatest rivalry in college football. The two teams first met in 1897 and have played every year since 1918, a streak of 95 straight years. Since 1935 the game has been the last conference game of the season. Michigan leads the series 58-43-6. Ohio State had a streak broken last year of six straight wins (2010 vacated). Ohio State has won 8 of the last 10 games. OSU leads the series 31-27-2 since Woody Hayes first season at OSU in 1951. Before Woody Hayes, Ohio State was considered the "graveyard of coaches." Starting with Woody Hayes, Ohio State took its rightful place in college football and in the series with Michigan.

The Coaches
The recent Ohio State coaches have the following records against Michigan: Woody Hayes went 16-11-1; Earle Bruce was 5-4; John Cooper was 2-10-1; Jim Tressel was 9-1 (or 8-1 with 2010 vacated); and Luke Fickell was 0-1. The recent Michigan coaches have the following records against Ohio State: Bo Schembechler was 11-9-1; Gary Moeller was 3-1-1; Lloyd Carr was 6-7; Rich Rodriguez was 0-3; and Brady Hoke is 1-0.

Undefeated Teams in the Game
Both teams have ruined undefeated seasons of the opposing team. Michigan has won five games against undefeated Ohio State teams in 1969, 1973, 1993, 1995, and 1996. Ohio State has won five games against undefeated Michigan teams in 1970, 1972, 1974, 1975, and 2006.

Last Time
The winning streak against Michigan came to an end, with a final score of 40-34. Ohio State scored first with a 54-yard touchdown pass to Philly Brown, and Michigan scored on the next drive with a 41-yard run by QB Denard Robinson. Ohio State was unable to get out of the endzone and a hold resulted in a safety giving Michigan a 9-7 lead and the football. Robinson answered by moving the ball, and he threw a 26-yard touchdown. Drew Basil made a 45-yard FG and the score was 16-10. Michigan fumbled the ball and Braxton Miller capped off the drive with a 19-yard touchdown run. Robinson yet again answered the OSU TD with long drive and a touchdown run. Ohio State took the lead once more in the first half, with a TD pass by Miller, and a score of 24-23. Early in the third quarter Robinson directed a touchdown drive, to give Michigan a 30-24 lead. Ohio State scored a FG after Michigan's punter botched the snap. Michigan responded by driving the ball 75 yards for another touchdown and a lead of 37-27. Miller and Ohio State moved down the field, and Boom Herron ran it in for a touchdown. In its next drive Robinson appeared to run it in for a touchdown, but it was called back on two penalties by Michigan. Michigan settled for a 43-yard FG to increase the lead. Miller moved the ball for Ohio State, and on fourth down he was intercepted on a pass intended for Devin Smith. Miller had an impressive day with 100 rushing yards and 235 passing yards, but he was overshadowed by Robinson who had 170 rushing yards and 167 passing yards (completed 14 of 17).