Ohio State vs. Michigan final score: Blake Corum's two TDs power Wolverines to third straight rivalry win

Edward Sutelan

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The Game has delivered a number of classics. And the 2023 edition will rank among the very best.

No. 2 Ohio State and No. 3 Michigan met in Ann Arbor in what was all but certainly a College Football Playoff quarterfinal in the final year of the four-team CFP. And guided by interim head coach Sherrone Moore, it was Michigan that was ready for the challenge.

Blake Corum, who returned for the chance to play his first healthy game against the Buckeyes, scored Michigan's first and last touchdowns, and a pair of interceptions off a shaky Kyle McCord was all Michigan needed to outlast Ohio State and win a thrilling 30-24 matchup, punching Michigan's ticket to the Big Ten Championship and all but wrap up a CFP berth.

The past two editions of The Game were both Michigan blowouts. But for the most part, Ohio State held in throughout the contest, matching all but two of the Wolverines' scoring drives with points of their own. 

McCord's first-quarter interception and some special teams miscues wound up being the two biggest problems for the Buckeyes. McCord threw a pick to Will Johnson trying to find Marvin Harrison Jr. on a slant on the Ohio State's third drive of the game, giving Michigan great field position. The Wolverines converted it into a Corum touchdown to take a 7-0 lead.

Trailing 14-10 going into the second half, Ohio State opted to wind down the clock and attempt a 52-yard field goal rather than try a fourth-and-2. The Jayden Fielding field-goal attempt sailed wide left, and Ohio State went to the locker room trailing by four.

Ohio State's punting game also struggled mightily when the Buckeyes weren't scoring. Jesse Mirco averaged just 36.7 yards per punt, and Michigan had an average starting field position of its own 32 compared to Ohio State's average starting spot of its own 23.

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Corum, who returned for Michigan to have his senior year and another shot at the Buckeyes, finished the game with 88 rushing yards on 22 carries, including two touchdowns. Harrison caught five passes for 118 yards and a touchdown.

Michigan will now head into the Big Ten Championship against No. 17 Iowa and have a chance to make it three straight Big Ten titles. Ohio State will now await the remainder of the season and the conference championships, hoping for another miracle to wind up in the College Football Playoff after it snuck in last year.

The Sporting News tracked live scores and highlights from Saturday's game between Ohio State and Michigan. Follow for updates throughout the game.

Ohio State vs. Michigan final score

  1 2 3 4 F
Ohio State 3 7 7 7 24
Michigan 7 7 10 6 30

Ohio State vs. Michigan live updates, results, highlights from 2023 rivalry game

(All times Eastern)

Fourth quarter

3:37 p.m.: McCord is pressured in the pocket, and throws a short pass over the middle, and Rod Moore picks it off. Michigan will win the game 30-24.

3:36 p.m.: The call on the field stands. 

3:34 p.m.: Fleming catches a 21-yard pass from McCord and fumbles it, but Egbuka jumps on the ball. The play is under review. If it's a catch, Ohio State will be up to the Michigan 39.

3:33 p.m.: Big play by the Buckeyes as McCord connects with Harrison for 22 yards out to the Ohio State 41.

3:32 p.m.: McCord's first pass attempt of the drive is incomplete out to Stover.

3:32 p.m.: Johnson returns the kickoff to the Ohio State 19.

3:29 p.m. Michigan scoring play: The Wolverines line up trying to get Ohio State to jump and get the free first down, and Michigan winds up using the timeout. Turner makes the 37-yard field goal. Ohio State will get the ball back with 1:05 left and no timeouts, needing a touchdown and PAT to win the game. Michigan 30, Ohio State 24

3:27 p.m.: Corum is halted for only two to bring up a fourth-and-4 from the Ohio State 19. Buckeyes use their last timeout. 

3:25 p.m.: Corum picks up another two. Ohio State opts not to use a timeout, and instead, it's Michigan that calls its first timeout of the half with 1:15 left. Third-and-6 coming up. Game on the line.

3:22 p.m.: Corum gains only two, and Michigan uses its second timeout of the half. 2:03 remaining. A first down, and this game will be over.

3:19 p.m.: Corum bursts to the outside to the Ohio State 25, picking up 14 yards. Ohio State uses its first timeout with 2:07 left.

3:18 p.m.: Corum runs for four yards up to the middle to the Ohio State 39, and it's starting to get late for the Buckeyes. Less than three minutes to play.

3:17 p.m.: McCarthy again finds Johnson over the middle, this time for five yards to the Ohio State 43. A yard shy of the marker with third down coming up.

3:16 p.m.: Edwards powers ahead through the left side for six yards to the Michigan 48, and collects another Michigan first down. Corum follows that up with another run of four yards. The Michigan running game is really starting to pick up.

3:16 p.m.: Corum gets six yards as the clock rolls past six minutes left in the game.

3:15 p.m.: Corum is brought down for only two yards on the second-down run, then McCarthy rifles a pass to Johnson for three yards and the first down.

3:14 p.m.: Johnson catches a quick pass to the sideline for six yards.

3:13 p.m.: Michigan will start the drive at the 25.

3:08 p.m. Ohio State scoring play: Henderson is bottled up for no gain. But then it's Harrison time, with McCord hitting the star receiver on a crosser route. Harrison takes it into the end zone for 14 yards, and this game is back to a one-score contest. Michigan 27, Ohio State 24

3:07 p.m.: Johnson runs for nine yards up the middle to pick up the first down. Huge conversion for the Buckeyes, who are now at the Michigan 14.

3:06 p.m.: Pivotal deflection by Derrick Moore on a swing pass to Henderson that breaks up the ball, and prevents what could have been a big gain given all the space in front of him. Henderson picks up two on the second-down carry to bring up a third-and-8. 

3:05 p.m.: Perfect throw and catch by McCord to Fleming on the perimeter for a 28-yard snag to move up to the Michigan 25.

3:04 p.m.: Henderson gets five yards to start the drive and picks up another seven on the next play to get a first down for the Buckeyes.

3:03 p.m.: Ohio State benefits from a kick out of bounds that will start the Buckeyes' drive at the 35.

3 p.m. Michigan scoring play: Morgan catches a screen pass on the outside, but he's bottled up for a loss of five. Michigan settles for the 38-yard field goal to make it a 10-point game. Michigan 27, Ohio State 17

2:59 p.m.: Corum and Edwards are contained for five yards on two carries, and Michigan now faces a third-and-5.

2:57 p.m.: A trick play to start the fourth as Edwards catches a pitch, then fires a 34-yard strike to a wide-open Loveland to move Michigan all the way up to the Ohio State 20. 

Third quarter

2:52 p.m.: Wilson catches a short pass to the left, and he carries it just over the first-down marker to keep the chains moving as the game heads to the fourth quarter.

2:51 p.m.: Tommy Eichenberg brings down Edwards for a gain of only five, but that could have been a bigger gain if not for the tackle in open space.

2:50 p.m.: Mirco's punt rolls to the Michigan 32, but an illegal formation penalty moves the spot up five yards to the Wolverines 37. Huge drive coming up for both sides as the Wolverines look to make it a two-score game.

2:49 p.m.: Henderson gains only a yard on a pitch to the left and McCord's pass to Egbuka is broken up by Quenten Johnson to bring up a third-and-9. McCord's next pass to Stover is broken up, and Ohio State goes three-and-out.

2:47 p.m.: Ohio State will take the touchback and start at its own 25.

2:45 p.m. Michigan scoring play: Right after the injury, Michigan strikes quick, with Corum breaking through a hole to the left and rushing in for a 22-yard touchdown. Michigan 24, Ohio State 17

2:40 p.m.: Massive injury for Michigan as the cart is out for guard Zak Zinter. He's an All-Big Ten offensive lineman, and would be a massive blow for the Wolverines, who have been clicking the first two drives of the second half.

2:38 p.m.: Following another modest gain by Corum, McCarthy dumps a short pass to Barner, who then takes it 18 yards up to the Ohio State 22. Michigan offense still having little problems moving the ball this half.

2:36 p.m.: Edwards is brought down for four, then McCarthy scrambles right, cuts back over the middle and picks up an impressive 15-yard run to move up to the Ohio State 41.

2:35 p.m.: Corum gets five yards up the middle to start the drive, then McCarthy fires a strike to Loveland for 11 yards to move the chains.

2:32 p.m.: Michigan takes the touchback to start its next drive.

2:27 p.m. Ohio State scoring play: Henderson powers for a run of eight up the middle, then finds his way up the middle for three yards to tie the game with 5:35 left in the third quarter. The last eight plays of that drive were all runs for 54 yards. Michigan 17, Ohio State 17

2:27 p.m.: Trayanum plows ahead for five more yards up the middle to pick up the first down.

2:25 p.m.: Trayanum darts out to the left, and Fleming picks up a block on the left to break Trayanum free for 12 yards up to the Michigan 22 for another first down. Next play, he takes a pitch from McCord and carries that for six yards to the left side as Ohio State keeps rolling.

2:25 p.m.: Henderson gets four yards running to the left on the first-down carry, then powers through the line and gets five to the right to bring up a third-and-1. He then powers ahead for two yards to convert on the short, third-down try.

2:22 p.m.: Henderson still has yet to get going, picking up only three. But McCord then fires out a quick screen to Egbuka, who picks up 15 yards to the Michigan 46.

2:22 p.m.: Harrison catches a short pass from McCord, shakes past Johnson and picks up the first-down yardage up to the Ohio State 36.

2:21 p.m.: McCord is brought down for the first time today, losing three yards on a sack by Mason Graham.

2:20 p.m.: Ohio State takes the touchback to start the drive.

2:17 p.m. Michigan scoring play: James Turner makes the 50-yard field goal to make it a seven-point lead, but a big stand for the Buckeyes to keep it a one-score game after Michigan looked to be off to a hot start in the half. Michigan 17, Ohio State 10

2:15 p.m.: The catch is overturned, with video review showing Wilson was out of bounds by the time he made the grab. That will bring up a fourth-and-5 from the Ohio State 32.

2:14 p.m.: Corum picks up three up the middle, then McCarthy connects with Wilson for six yards and a first up to the Ohio State 26. However, the play is under review.

2:13 p.m.: Michigan brings out a unique look with Alex Orji under center, and he takes it himself for a big gain of 20 to the right, catching Ohio State off guard. His second rush is defended better for only two yards up the middle to the Ohio State 35.

2:12 p.m.: Wolverines start the second half off hot, throwing a quick pass to Loveland, who shakes off a tackle and rumbles down to the Michigan 43 for 21 yards.

2:11 p.m.: Morgan returns the kickoff to the Michigan 22.

Second quarter

1:49 p.m.: From 52 yards out, Fielding hooks a field goal try wide left. Michigan will get the ball back to start the second half leading 14-10.

1:46 p.m.: McCord tries two straight passes to running backs, first missing Trayanum, then connecting with Henderson for a yard before he's lit up by Mike Sainristil. McCord connects with Stover for seven yards to bring up a fourth-and-2. Ohio State lets the clock wind down to three seconds left, and they'll try a field goal to end the half.

1:44 p.m.: McCord steps through pressure in the pocket and fires a rocket down to Harrison, who fights through pass interference to make a one-handed catch at the Michigan 42. Forty-four yards to flip the field.

1:43 p.m.: The ruling of a catch is confirmed. First down, Ohio State with 1:34 left in the half. Fox's Tom Rinaldi reports Henderson is on the sideline with his ankle taped up.

1:40 p.m.: Trayanum gets a yard on the second-down run, then McCord connects with Julian Fleming for an impressive throw for nine yards out to the Ohio State 14 for a first down. The play is under review after the ball popped out at the end.

1:39 p.m.: Henderson rushes ahead for two yards, but more concerning, he comes up limping a bit and has to head off the field. He's crucial to their running game.

1:36 p.m.: Great punt and coverage by Tommy Doman and Michigan to pin Ohio State all the way back at its own 2-yard line.

1:34 p.m.: Corum is contained for only two yards to bring up a third-and-5. The next drive, Ohio State gets to McCarthy for the first time today, with Michael Hall and Jack Sawyer sacking him for a loss of five to bring up a punt.

1:32 p.m.: Edwards catches a quick pass to the right for five yards to start the Michigan drive, then McCarthy makes an incredible throw to Cornelius Johnson for 19 yards out to the sideline to vault Michigan up to the 49. Michigan quickly gets up to the line and rushes for a pickup of three.

1:29 p.m.: Michigan will take the touchback and start at the 25.

1:25 p.m. Ohio State scoring play: Trayanum picks up four, then McCord connects it with Egbuka for a three-yard touchdown to give the Buckeyes their first touchdown of the day. It's a one-score game with 6:27 left in the first half. Michigan 14, Ohio State 10

1:23 p.m.: Another huge penalty on the Michigan defense, this one a holding penalty after a run of four yards by Johnson. That bumps Ohio State up to the Michigan 7.

1:22 p.m.: Another pass, this time to Henderson over the middle, and he races it around to the Michigan 19 for another first down.

1:21 p.m.: Egbuka makes a short catch underneath and picks up six yards. Buckeyes trying to get McCord in a rhythm now with two straight completions.

1:20 p.m.: Chip Trayanum with a physical run of nine yards on his first carry of the day. Then McCord drops a perfect pass to Stover over the middle for 32 yards and a big gain to Michigan's 32.

1:19 p.m.: Ohio State's Xavier Johnson returns the kickoff up to the Ohio State 27.

1:15 p.m. Michigan scoring play: First explosive play of the game for Michigan as McCarthy threads a needle for a perfect throw to Wilson between a pair of defenders into the end zone for a 22-yard touchdown pass. A review confirms it's a touchdown and not an interception. Michigan 14, Ohio State 3

1:13 p.m.: Edwards was halted for no gain on a first down carry, then McCarthy throws it well over the end zone and Wilson after some pressure from the defensive line.

1:10 p.m.: Review spots McCarthy a yard shy of the marker. Michigan goes for it again on fourth down, and this time, McCarthy throws a quick pass to Loveland to the right and it's completed for seven yards to the Ohio State 22. Michigan is three-for-three on fourth-down attempts.

1:08 p.m.: McCarthy scrambles out to the right, and it appears he was stopped short on the run, though officials gave him the mark on the field. The spot is under review. If overturned, it will be a fourth-and-inches.

1:08 p.m.: Edwards gains a pair on back-to-back carries as Ohio State has still done well containing the Michigan running game, bringing up a third-and-6.

1:06 p.m.: Corum leaps over the pile, and the officials give him the spot for the fourth-down conversion.

1:04 p.m.: Big early decision by Michigan as a quick catch to the left from AJ Barner brings up a fourth-and-1 from the Ohio State 39. Wolverines appear to be opting to go for it, but they have to use a timeout over some apparent personnel issues.

First quarter

1 p.m.: McCarthy tries a deep shot down the right side to Wilson, but it comes up empty. Edwards gets a carry up the middle for two yards to bring up the end of the first quarter.

12:57 p.m.: McCarthy is getting loose in the passing game now, firing a quick pass off a play action over the middle to Colston Loveland for 16 yards to the Ohio State 48. Ohio State uses its second timeout of the quarter after the play.

12:56 p.m.: Roman Wilson gets his first grab of the day and takes it nine yards out to the right. Then Edwards picks up Michigan's first non-touchdown, first down of the day, picking up two yards to the right.

12:53 p.m. Ohio State scoring play: McCord misses Egbuka out to the left, and the Buckeyes' drive will stall out. Jayden Fielding boots the 43-yard field goal to put the Buckeyes on the board with 2:13 left in the first quarter. Michigan 7, Ohio State 3

12:51 p.m.: Henderson picks up two on a first-down carry and McCord is nearly intercepted on a pass down the field to Stover. Buckeyes have a third-and-8 coming up.

12:49 p.m.: Huge penalty tacked onto a three-yard grab by Cade Stover moves Ohio State up 15 yards to the Michigan 27.

12:48 p.m.: Impressive grab by Harrison, who makes a back-shoulder grab for 24 yards to the Michigan 45. First time Buckeyes get into Wolverine territory today.

12:46 p.m.: Henderson just gets to the corner and picks up four yards to the right on the first-down run. Second carry, he goes to the left for the first time today, and picks up a pair to set up a third-and-4.

12:46 p.m.: Buckeyes will take the touchback to start their next drive.

12:42 p.m. Michigan scoring play: Corum is stopped just short of the goal-line on second down, and after he's denied on the ruling of a physical third-down run, he powers over the line on the fourth-down run to break the scoreless tie. Michigan 7, Ohio State 0

12:38 p.m.: Corum is tackled for only about a yard on the first-down run. 

12:36 p.m.: And starting Ohio State's next drive, McCord throws an interception to Will Johnson and brings it back to the OSU 7-yard line. In what has been a defensive battle so far, that could be a huge play the rest of this game.

12:32 p.m.: McCarthy doesn't see anyone open and tries to break out to the right, but he's tackled short of the first down, and Ohio State forces another three-and-out. The punt rolls into the end zone for a 79-yard boot, which is farther than both Ohio State's two punts combined.

12:31 p.m.: Corum bottled up for a yard on a first-down carry, then Edwards gets a nice boost to pick up five yards running through the right side to bring up a third-and-4.

12:28 p.m.: Another lackluster punt by Mirco of 36 yards, but the better field position puts Michigan at its own 21.

12:27 p.m.: McCord misses a wide-open Marvin Harrison Jr. to set up a second straight second-and-long, then Henderson is brought down for a loss of a yard again running to the right. McCord then connects with Xavier Johnson, who gets 10 yards back and brings up a short fourth-and-1 just behind the 50. Ohio State opts to punt instead of going for it.

12:25 p.m.: Henderson gets only two yards running to the right on the first-down carry, but he then catches a pass over the middle and picks up 11 to get the first, first down of the game by either team.

12:20 p.m.: McCarthy throws an outside screen to Donovan Edwards, but the Ohio State defense gets to him at the line of scrimmage and blows up the screen, bringing him down for no gain. Two three-and-outs in what has been anticipated as a potential defensive struggle. Ebguka fair catches the punt at the OSU 24.

12:20 p.m.: J.J. McCarthy fires a low pass to start the drive, then Blake Corum rushes for five to set up a third-and-5 for Michigan. 

12:18 p.m.: And a short punt for Jesse Mirco that spots Michigan at its own 35.

12:18 p.m.: Rough start for the Buckeyes, as Henderson is stopped for no gain, and then Emeka Egbuka drops a pass for what would have been a first down. Buckeyes go three-and-out to start the game.

12:17 p.m.: TreVeyon Henderson begins the game with a solid run up the middle for a pickup of five yards.

12:15 p.m.: Ohio State will take the touchback and start the game at the 25.

12:14 p.m.: Michigan won the toss and opted to defer to the second half. Ohio State will begin the game on offense.

12:12 p.m.: The Buckeyes are out of the tunnel. This game is just about to get underway.

12:07 p.m.: The "Big Noon Kickoff" crew is also split on the game, this panel leaning toward Michigan. Brady Quinn picked Ohio State, Mark Ingram picked the Wolverines, Matt Leinart picked Michigan, Charles Woodson picked Michigan and Urban Meyer gives it two picks for the Buckeyes.

12:01 p.m.: The "College GameDay" panel is split on the winner. Desmond Howard and Aidan Hutchinson are picking Michigan. Pat McAfee and Kirk Herbstreit pick Ohio State. Lee Corso is the tiebreaker, putting on Brutus.

11:59 a.m.: Time for the national anthem at Michigan Stadium. Kickoff is just about 15 minutes away in the biggest game of the year.

11:51 a.m.: Ohio State is getting quite the welcome reception from the Michigan fans in Ann Arbor.

11:23 a.m.: Jim Harbaugh won't be coaching on the sidelines for The Game. But if the team wins today, it sounds like Michigan might be headed from the Big House to Harbaugh's house to celebrate with their head coach.

10:58 a.m.: Ryan Day talks about what's ahead in the big game, including keeping emotions in check and the importance of winning the running game on both sides of the ball.

Ohio State vs. Michigan start time

  • Date: Saturday, Nov. 25
  • Kickoff: 12 p.m. ET

The game will kickoff at noon ET from Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Mich.

What channel is Ohio State vs. Michigan on today?

  • TV channel (nationally): Fox
  • Live stream: Fox Sports app, Fubo

The showdown between Ohio State and Michigan will be the site for "Big Noon Kickoff," which means it will be on Fox. Gus Johnson will call play-by-play, Joel Klatt will provide analysis and Jenny Taft will report from the sideline.

Those hoping to stream the game can find it on the Fox Sports app with a cable subscription. Fubo, which offers a free trial, will also carry Fox's coverage of the game.

Edward Sutelan

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Edward Sutelan joined The Sporting News in 2021 after covering high school sports for PennLive. Edward graduated from The Ohio State University in 2019, where he gained experience covering the baseball, football and basketball teams. Edward also spent time working for The Columbus Dispatch and Cape Cod Times.