So far, "The Game" has been everything one could've expected.
Naturally, the Wolverines are out there headbutting referees and not getting ejected because...well, I don't know why he wasn't ejected. And despite getting away with their fans and former players, like Jourdain Lewis, can't stop crying about Jeremiah Smith's touchdown, which was upheld upon review.
Oh they cheating
— Jourdan Lewis (@JourdanJD) November 29, 2025
The play in dispute was certainly close. Smith absolutely abused cornerback Zeke Smith on a move and hauled in a beautiful ball from Julian Sayin. He did bobble the ball a bit as he crossed the end zone, but it looked like Smith was able to recover before his foot went out of bounds.
It was called a touchdown on the field and after a video review, the call on the field was upheld. The Buckeyes took a 10-6 lead on the play and held a 17-9 lead at halftime.
It's a little funny to hear those guys complaining about cheating, especially after the whole Connor Stallions thing, you know? This was a close play that had to be reviewed. There were no signs being stolen and no random grunts from the support staff spotted on the sidelines of some Mid-American Conference game.
Smith and Carnell Tate look healthy in return
Smith returned to the field after missing last week's game against Rutgers with a lower-body injury believed to be something with his ankle or foot. The touchdown catch spotlighted a first half where the All-American receiver had three catches for 40 yards.
The bigger concern might've been Tate, who had missed the past three games, was also back on the field. To show his health, Sayin went up top to Tate on the Buckeyes' first offensive play of the game. The pass was incomplete, but the message was sent. Tate had three catches for 25 yards in the first half.