Ohio State’s defense isn’t to blame for its fourth-straight Michigan loss, but it also missed some key plays down the stretch that couldn’t prevent it. That’s reflected in the Buckeyes Pro Football Focus grades with eight different guys grading out at 70 or better.

Free Press sports writer Tony Garcia grades Michigan football's performance in its 13-10 upset victory over No. 2 Ohio State on Saturday in Columbus.

Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day leads the team onto the field ahead of the college football game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Indiana Hoosiers in Columbus on Saturday, November 23, 2024. The Buckeyes won 38-15. David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com

Since Saturday, many national and local media members have pontificated on where the marriage between Ohio State and Michigan stands, and what better way to find out than to ask the guy in charge of hiring and firing decisions, new Athletic Director, Ross Bjork.

Day appears locked in as the Buckeyes coach through a potential College Football Playoff appearance and beyond

Oregon has topped the AP Top 25 college football poll for the seventh straight week, while Ohio State and Miami dropped down significantly when the rankings were released on Sunday.

Ohio State, Miami and Clemson plunged in The Associated Press Top 25 college football poll following losses over the weekend

Ohio State's loss to Michigan sent the Buckeyes tumbling down the US LBM Coaches Poll, while Texas moved up to No. 2 behind Oregon.