ANN ARBOR, Mich. — With Jim Harbaugh nowhere in sight and a scandal hanging over their heads, J.J. McCarthy and No. 3 Michigan stared down No. 2 Ohio State and ran the school’s win streak against the Buckeyes to three games with a 30-24 victory on Saturday in maybe the most consequential game in the history of the storied rivalry. 

Blake Corum scores during Michigan’s win over Ohio State on Nov. 25, 2023.
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Michigan’s Rod Moore intercepted Kyle McCord’s wobbly pass intended for All-American Marvin Harrison Jr. at the Wolverines’ 21-yard line with 25 seconds left, setting off a wild celebration on the home team’s sideline. 

McCarthy took a knee, Michigan fans poured over the brick walls of The Big House and onto the field and the Wolverines (12-0, 9-0) were off to their third straight Big Ten title game, which will include Harbaugh’s return to the sidelines.

J.J. McCarthy passes during Michigan’s win over Ohio State on Nov. 25, 2023.
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Marvin Harrison scores during Ohio State’s loss to Michigan on Nov. 25, 2023.
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In a season of high expectations that now has a championship-or-bust feel, Michigan is a victory away from a third consecutive College Football Playoff appearance. 



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