**Michigan Upsets Ohio State in Nail-Biting Finish, Spurs Post-Game Fracas**

The Michigan Wolverines delivered a dramatic upset, defeating No. 2 Ohio State 13-10 on Saturday, dashing the Buckeyes' hopes for a Big Ten title and a first-round bye in the College Football Playoff. The game reached its climax with just 45 seconds remaining when Dominic Zvada kicked a 21-yard field goal, putting Michigan ahead for good. Despite having a final chance to respond, Ohio State failed to secure a first down, sealing their fate.

A highly charged atmosphere turned volatile post-game as Michigan players celebrated by planting a Michigan flag at midfield. The act sparked a skirmish between the two teams, which briefly subsided before reigniting when Ohio State's Jack Sawyer tore the flag from a Michigan player's hands. The ensuing chaos saw punches thrown and required intervention from coaches, police, and security to break it up.

The defending national champions entered the contest as hefty 19.5-point underdogs but have now bested Ohio State in four consecutive games under Wolverines' current head coach. Contrastingly, Ryan Day, the Buckeyes' head coach, has only managed one victory against Michigan since taking over in 2019.

The game itself was underscored by a lackluster offensive performance from both sides. Ohio State couldn't muster a single first down in the entire fourth quarter, and their last first down came midway through the third quarter. Both teams’ quarterbacks struggled, combining for four interceptions, three of which occurred in the red zone. Michigan accumulated just 62 passing yards while rushing for 172, and Ohio State was plagued by similar woes, gathering only 77 rushing yards.

Critical mistakes also marred Ohio State’s late-game strategy. A costly personnel blunder following a timeout led to an illegal substitution penalty, granting Michigan a first down and enabling them to run over a minute off the clock.

Despite the defeat, Ohio State's aspirations for a national title remain alive, albeit now likely requiring them to start the postseason on the road. The Buckeyes’ 10-2 record should secure them a spot in the 12-team playoff field, thanks in part to losses from top SEC teams and Clemson.

However, the path to a Big Ten title looks bleak. Ohio State now needs Penn State to lose to Maryland and Indiana to lose to Purdue to earn a berth in the Big Ten title game against Oregon – a scenario that appears increasingly unlikely.