Michigan at Ohio State
Saturday, November 25, 1978 Share
No. 6 Michigan beat No. 16 Ohio State 14–3. It was their 75th meeting; after it, Michigan led the series 42–28–5 as played.
Finallow 31°FAttendance 88,358
Photos from the game
Photo: David E. Lucas, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons 
Photo: David E. Lucas, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons 
Photo: David E. Lucas, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons 
Photo: David E. Lucas, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
From the game’s category on Wikimedia Commons, free licenses only, each credited.
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Michigan 53% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every Michigan–Ohio State gameOfficially, Michigan leads 62–52–6; as played, 62–53–6 in 121 meetings, counting the 46 since this game.
| 2025 | Ohio State 27, Michigan 9 | |
| 2024 | Michigan 13, Ohio State 10 | |
| 2023 | Michigan 30, Ohio State 24 | |
| 2022 | Michigan 45, Ohio State 23 | |
| 2021 | Michigan 42, Ohio State 27 | |
| 2019 | Ohio State 56, Michigan 27 |
Around this game
Michigan
- Next gamevs. USCJan. 1, 1979, Rose Bowl
- SeasonMichigan in 1978
- ProgramMichigan history and records
Ohio State
- Next gamevs. ClemsonDec. 29, 1978, Gator Bowl
- SeasonOhio State in 1978
- ProgramOhio State history and records