The No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes have added more fuel to their rivalry with the Michigan Wolverines. On Saturday afternoon, Ohio State had a dominant 45-0 win at home over the Purdue Boilermakers.
They controlled the game and had a 21-0 lead heading into halftime. Before the third quarter, the Buckeyes marching band took the opportunity to take a hilarious dig at Michigan.
Ohio State's matching band took the field during the break to entertain the crowd. One section of the band would form a bear, and the other would hold the Michigan logo. Another group would move toward the logo with the poop emoji to insinuate the bear defecating on the Michigan brand.
The Buckeyes (8-1, 5-1 Big Ten) came out of halftime to score 24 points to blow out the Boilermakers (1-8, 0-6) for their eighth win of the season.
Ohio State quarterback Will Howard ended the game with 21 of 26 passes completed for 260 yards and three touchdowns. One of the key targets for Howard was wide receiver Jeremiah Smith, who had six receptions for 87 yards and one touchdown.
The Boilermakers couldn't build momentum in the game to compete against Ohio State's defense. Purdue quarterback Hudson Card completed 9 of 19 passes for 108 yards and one interception. The defeat marks Purdue's sixth consecutive loss this season.
The nasty dig towards Michigan (5-1, 3-3) puts pressure on Ohio State to defeat them in Week 14.
College Football Week 14: Michigan vs. Ohio State Preview
Ohio State will take on Michigan in a home game at Ohio Stadium on Nov. 30. It will be the last game of the regular season for both teams. The Buckeyes want to stay on track to compete in the college football playoffs.
Meanwhile, the Wolverines are looking to end the season being eligible for a bowl game. They need one more win to get the opportunity.
Michigan will play at home against the Northwestern Wildcats (4-5, 2-4) in Week 13 on Nov. 23. The Wildcats have struggled this year and it could be the matchup that gives Michigan their sixth win.
College Football Week 14: How to watch Michigan vs. Ohio State? TV channel and live stream details
The Michigan vs. Ohio State game will air live on Fox at 12 p.m. ET/ 9 a.m. PT. Fans can watch the Big Ten matchup if they don't have cable on YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV or Fubo.
- Date: Nov. 30, 2024
- Time: 12 p.m. ET/ 9 a.m. PT
- TV Channel: Fox
- Live Stream: YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV & Fubo
- Venue: Ohio Stadium
Fans looking to attend the highly anticipated game must buy tickets for resale price on Ticketmaster for as low as $425.
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