The Michigan Wolverines will close out the 2026 regular season on Saturday, November 28, when they travel to Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, for a noon kickoff that will be carried live on Fox.
A Renewed Rivalry
The Buckeyes and Wolverines have met on the final weekend of the regular season in all but four seasons since 1990, making this matchup a tradition that fans circle on their calendars each year.
Ohio State holds the most recent edge, having posted a 27‑9 victory over Michigan in Ann Arbor during the last meeting, but Michigan has answered with two straight wins in Columbus, including a dominant performance that fueled a run to the Big Ten championship game.
The series history shows Ohio State’s longest streak came in 2019, while Michigan’s most recent stretch of nine straight victories spanned 1901‑09, underscoring the ebb and flow of a rivalry that has produced some of college football’s most memorable moments.
Adding intrigue, this will be the first time the Wolverines have faced Ohio State under new head coach Kyle Whittingham, a coach whose name may raise eyebrows but whose connections to the program run deep.
Whittingham’s staff includes Kerry Coombs, a former Ohio State special teams coordinator, and Tony Alford, who once coached the Buckeyes’ running backs before making the move to Ann Arbor, creating a storyline that blends past and present.
The Wolverines also boast standout players such as running back Donovan Edwards, who will look to add his name to the growing list of Michigan greats who have thrived against the Buckeyes.
All‑time, Michigan leads the series 62‑52‑6, a testament to the program’s enduring competitiveness despite the recent shifts in momentum.