Breaking: It’s Been 2,000 Days Since Ohio State Last Beat Michigan in Football—The Streak Continues as the Wolverines Hold the Upper Hand, Owning the Rivalry with Grit, Glory, and Go Blue Pride #GoBlue #BeatOhio
It’s been exactly 2,000 days since the Ohio State Buckeyes last tasted victory over the Michigan Wolverines on the football field. For a rivalry steeped in history, hatred, and heart-pounding moments, this stretch feels nothing short of seismic. In those 2,000 days, the maize and blue have rewritten the script of a rivalry that once seemed forever slanted toward Columbus.
The last time Ohio State beat Michigan was on November 30, 2019. Since then, the world has changed—and so has the balance of power in The Game. Jim Harbaugh, once scrutinized for failing to win this monumental matchup, has turned the tide in resounding fashion. Under his leadership, Michigan has not only beaten Ohio State three times in a row, but done so with an intensity and physicality that echoes the program’s storied past.
The streak began in 2021, when Michigan delivered a thunderous 42-27 win in Ann Arbor, snapping an eight-game losing streak to the Buckeyes. It was a cold, snowy day that ended with fans storming the field, tears flowing, and the unmistakable feeling that something big had just shifted. In 2022, they followed it up with a 45-23 dismantling in Columbus—Michigan’s first win at the Horseshoe since 2000. Then in 2023, Michigan made it a three-peat with a 30-24 victory that cemented its control of the rivalry.
Across these three wins, the Wolverines have dominated the trenches, outgained Ohio State on the ground, and shown a swagger that had long been absent. It’s not just the wins themselves—it’s how they’ve won. Michigan has been tougher, smarter, and more cohesive, executing their game plans with surgical precision.
Meanwhile, Ohio State has been left soul-searching. Ryan Day, once considered the chosen successor to Urban Meyer, now faces pointed questions from media, alumni, and fans. Beating Michigan isn’t just another game for Ohio State—it’s the game. And for three straight years, they’ve come up short. The frustration is palpable, and the pressure only mounts as the streak grows longer.
2,000 days. That’s over five years of Wolverines walking with pride, of gold and blue flags waving high, and of Michigan fans reminding their Buckeye counterparts of who currently owns the rivalry. Recruits have noticed. The national narrative has shifted. The scoreboard doesn’t lie.
Beyond the on-field results, this run has rejuvenated Michigan’s program. It’s been a springboard to three consecutive Big Ten titles and College Football Playoff appearances. And while the Wolverines are hungry for a national title, owning Ohio State is always near the top of the list.
As the countdown to the next edition of The Game begins, the weight of 2,000 days grows heavier on the Buckeyes—and sweeter for the Wolverines. Rivalries like this thrive on cycles of dominance and payback. But for now, Michigan holds the crown.
And they’re not giving it up without a fight.
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