Michigan at Ohio State

Saturday, November 23, 1996

No. 21 Michigan beat No. 2 Ohio State 13–⁠9. It was their 93rd meeting; after it, Michigan led the series 53–⁠34–⁠6 as played.

Away21Michigan8–⁠4 in 1996
13
Home2Ohio State11–⁠1 in 1996
9

FinalHigh 43°F, low 27°FAttendance 94,676

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Ohio State 76% to win. Michigan pulled the upset.

Officially, Michigan leads 62–⁠52–⁠6; as played, 62–⁠53–⁠6 in 121 meetings, counting the 28 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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