Ohio State at Michigan

Saturday, November 24, 2001

Ohio State beat No. 11 Michigan 26–⁠20. It was their 98th meeting; after it, Michigan led the series 56–⁠36–⁠6 as played.

AwayOhio State7–⁠5 in 2001
26
Home11Michigan8–⁠4 in 2001
20

Final at Michigan Stadium, Ann ArborHigh 64°F, low 49°F, 0.04 in. of rainAttendance 111,571

At kickoff
61°F, clear, wind 13 mph from the southeastWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Willow Run (KYIP), 19 km from the stadium, seven minutes before kickoff

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Ohio State7160326
Michigan0071320

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Michigan 75% to win. Ohio State pulled the upset.

Officially, Michigan leads 62–⁠52–⁠6; as played, 62–⁠53–⁠6 in 121 meetings, counting the 23 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025Ohio State 27, Michigan 9
2024Michigan 13, Ohio State 10
2023Michigan 30, Ohio State 24
2022Michigan 45, Ohio State 23
2021Michigan 42, Ohio State 27
2019Ohio State 56, Michigan 27

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