Ohio State tried to establish the run throughout the game, to no avail as the team only rushed for 77 yards. Quarterback Will Howard had issues of his own, going 19 of 33 for 175 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions.

Overall, the Wolverines held Ohio State to 252 total yards and managed to win the game despite quarterback Davis Warren going just 9 of 16 for 62 yards with no touchdowns and two interceptions.

With Saturday’s loss, the Buckeyes are likely eliminated from the Big Ten Championship Game. Undefeated Oregon has already secured a spot in the game, meaning a win by Penn State or Indiana on Saturday will eliminate OSU.

Although Ohio State doesn’t have a guaranteed spot in the College Football Playoff after its second loss of the season, it’s a little difficult to see the Buckeyes moving out of the top 12 from No. 2 in the CFP standings.

However, even if the Buckeyes are part of the 12-team CFP field, many on social media expressed their belief that they are a fraud incapable of competing for a national championship:

After perhaps the most embarrassing loss of the Ryan Day era, Ohio State must now wait and hope that it is granted a spot in the College Football Playoff and a chance to play for the national title.

Even if that happens, the Buckeyes will have a difficult road ahead as their chance at a first-round bye is now gone.

As for the Wolverines, they’ve struggled through a tough season after going undefeated and winning it all last season, but they gave head coach Sherrone Moore his debut win on Saturday.

Although Michigan won’t play in a major bowl due to a 7-5 record, the win over Ohio State was still a rewarding season for the program and represents a big building block for the Wolverines heading into next season.