I went to this game. It was my first game at the Big House, and man let me tell yall… nothing will ever replace the memory of being on that field after the UM boys brought the win home. GO BLUE 〽️

Can we finally give Michigan the credit it is due here. How many other teams in the NCAA have put OSU into the stressful position of being down two scores in the second half? Michigan has done it 3 times in the last 3 years. Georgia didn’t do it last year!

That touchdown right after the Zak Zinter injury was truly poetic. It was right then and there that I knew Michigan was gonna win that game. Not a fan of Michigan at all, but that’s one for the history books for this outstanding rivalry. #For65.

Zinter moment as a fan in that stadium was absolutely the turning point. Dude is a badass to have his leg break like that and just be stone faced with his fist up, kept his boys focused.

Ohio State is recruiting at a higher level, yet still losing. Michigan is doing a great job of developing 3 and 4 stars into NFL draft picks. Player development at Michigan has been outstanding.

This was my first ever Michigan game, they’ve been my favorite team my ENTIRE life NFL or College. The Big House was SO loud it was insanity. The absolute eruption that occurred after Rod picked it off… EXPLOSION. Blessed! Go blue and Thank you Jesus!🙏🏿〽️

Had Michigan lost this game, even by a single point, these analysts who are giving credit to Ryan Day for playing a good game despite losing would not be giving Michigan any credit whatsoever. They would be shitting all over Harbaugh and the players

That TD after Zinter went down was the greatest play of the game! Corum you're a GOAT! GO 💙💛

My friend has been at nearly every UM home game for the last 20 years and she said she's never heard the crowd as loud as they were after Zinter went down. Until the interception to end the game, that is, lol. I think the crowd was an unnamed MVP for that game, especially after Zinter's injury.

I was at the game. That Zak Zinter moment was special. Joel ain’t lying when he said that place was loud. Anybody that’s a true Michigan fan knows what he means to this program and this 3 year turnaround. People were crying. What an experience at the game. That place was ELECTRIC. GO BLUE! 〽️

I was at the stadium and it went from as quiet as I've ever heard it to the chant starting out of nowhere and it got louder and louder and louder. Amazing moment to show how much this team means to the fans.

UM needs to keep Sherrone. Even just as a OC he has been such a morale booster especially after the Penn State game. This team is playing for each other. This year is all Harbaugh and Sherrone

Love you, Joel, and I know you were “just doing your job,” but with the Roman Wilson TD catch…..let’s be honest, if that’s “Maserati Marv” beating two Michigan defenders, you wouldn’t have gone all CSI Ann Arbor on whether it was a catch or not; you would have praised McCord to the rooftops, “McCord has arrived in Ann Arbor,” and gone on the rest of the week about Harrison Jr’s legendary presence. It was a brilliant throw and a brilliant catch by two guys not attending the “World Famous Ohio State University.”

Thank you for that story about Zak Zinter & the crowd... I missed that. Man, it's great to be a Michigan Wolverine (fan living in Ohio my whole life)

Hearing the roar of the crowd after that int will absolutely never get old

Joel Klatt's analysis is head and shoulders above his contemporaries. His ability to tell a story and relay the emotion in the stadium during the Zinter injury, shows that he is the best in the business!

I think had the Wilson catch been in the field of play it would have been called different. But he had enough control when he broke the plane.

Joel, we know you are an OSU fan, that was evident in your broadcasting with your colleague! Go Blue! 💪💪💪

Joel’s 3 critical points missed one. Mich’s offense imposed their will on OSU in the 2nd half scoring on all 4 possessions including the last one where they milked 7 mins off the clock. That drive “was the game”.

Joel, you are one of the best analysts in broadcasting, which is why it confounds me that you are sticking with this narrative that the Wilson touchdown was a close call. Frankly, the debate during the game screamed of "FOX is the Big Ten network and they want Ohio State to win so we don't have to talk about this Michigan "scandal" anymore." Objectively, the play was not close at all. It was a touchdown. Wilson caught the ball cleanly with his hands (did you forget that a hands only catch is a catch?), there was no bobble. He took two steps after the catch and the ball broke the plane of the goal line. Right there, the play was over, regardless of the fact that he then transferred the ball to the inside of his arm. Even then, his knee had already hit the ground past the goal line and the OSU player grabbed the ball long after that only after Wilson was turned on his back. By rule, the very moment the football is even a centimeter across the beginning of the goal line, the play is dead. Touchdown!! And even with the transfer of the ball to the inside of his arms, he had it firmly well past the goal line. By sticking with your game time opinion (which was objectively ridiculous at the time based on the replay) you are demonstrating an arrogance that I thought was not part of you. Just admit you were wrong because you were and still are. All you succeeded in doing is create a phony controversy that allows OSU fans to claim that the game was unfairly officiated. Again, the way you, Gus and Dean reacted screamed of "we have our orders, promote Ohio State as much as you can." Frankly, that Dean agreed with you should be a fireable offense. Shame on all three of you, but in particular shame on Dean. To give you the benefit of the doubt, perhaps you are confusing a goal line situation with a situation where a receiver catches the ball on the sidelines. In the latter case, the receiver must maintain possession after he falls out of bounds for the catch to count. At the goal line, once the ball in the possession of the runner crosses the plane by a centimeter, the play is over, it is dead.

I would like to formally apologize to Ryan Day. I was hypercritical of him not running CJ Stroud but now knowing that McCord was going to be the one coming in for Stroud if he got hurt. I understand why he didn't want to run CJ

25 minutes in all I've heard is what a great coach Ryan Day is, why Kyle McCord isn't to blame and how the Michigan touchdown shouldn't have counted. Seems like play and coaching from McCarthy, Corum and Moore might have merited more of a mention.

Joel Klatt was meat riding Ohio State the whole game

MICHIGAN's strength under Harbaugh is in the trenches. The final piece was recruiting speed to complete with the Georgia's and O-h-i-o's. Knowing "plays" has nothing to do with roster improvement. FACT. This is Michigan's best shot to win it all.🏆

Hey Georgia fan here...great game by both fan bases. When my bulldogs aren't playing I root for the maize and blue. But some Michigan sports shows say this was a dominant Michigan win...in some respects yes as they never trailed! But Ohio was much more prepared and I liked that! I pray both kids are healthy on each side..get ready for a great playoff and bowl season! I love this sport

Been a big fan of Michigan football all my life, and Joel and Gus for several years now. Appreciate the normally unbiased coverage. It did get tiring to hear Gus: "THE .... WORLD FAMOUS OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY!!!! and the University of Michigan". Just because the Bucknuts say that, doesn't mean the rest of the world should. Then it was "Maserati Marv", but after Corum's TD, post Zak Zinter injury it was 5 or 10 seconds of just dead air. I wish you had said some of what you explained here during that time. I went back and watched again, and I suggest the producers do the same. Again, constructive criticism from a fan. It was noticeable. GO BLUE!

I really think the game came down to Ohio State's defense not being able to stop Michigan. Before the victory kneel-down, Michigan scored on six of seven possessions. They also couldn't get a stop on Michigan's final drive as they ate up the clock. They just couldn't stop Michigan.

Thanks so much for sharing the Zak Zinter story.. I had no idea about the stadium chanting and picking the team up when they appeared devastated. Because as you said, we were in commercial. That’s an epic story and the fact Blake Corum takes the next snap to the house and flashes Zaks number.. things like this a part of what makes sports so special. #GoBlue 〽️

I'm sorry Joel, I normally agree with you but you and your broadcast team were very one sided this weekend and today. Its more like Michigan didn't have a chance to win this game.

Been saying it as a Michigan fan for a while. OSU would be insane to let Ryan Day go, and that's not a troll.

“Some people are born on third base and act like they’ve hit a triple.” -Jim Harbaugh

I think Michigan should Trademark The Winningest Program in College Football History. 💯

Truth. Sitting in section 14, it was EERILY silent during Zinter's injury until the chant of support for Zak. It started with a guy shouting around section 7 or 8 "We love you Zak!", then the chant began around sections 16 thru 19.

I just want you to admit that you was rooting for for Ohio State. You and Gus clearly we all heard the call Joel…It’s all good we still love you as a commentator💯💯

Go Bucks! ⭕️🙌🙏⭕️🌰🌰 Michigan was sick and tired of hearing about this alleged cheating scandal, and they wanted to prove to the world they don’t need to cheat to be kings of the B1G. Hats off to Coach Moore and the Michigan Wolverines on a fantastic performance. I love Ohio state football like I love a brother, and this loss is a tough pill to swallow, but let’s be honest, Michigan wanted this more. That being said I think the future is bright for Ohio state and I hope we play well in whatever bowl game we play in. No excuses Buckeye nation! This team will be back in national contention next year, and for years to come! Go Bucks!

I'm a Michigan Fan, but people saying Ryan Day needs to go must have forgotten that Harbaugh was 0-5 against Urban Meyer, and he's still the coach. Harbaugh could leave at any time, and it's not like this 2023 edition was a blowout. You guys have a good coach that almost beat Georgia last year if it wasn't for a missed FG. Grass isn't always greener on the otherside..

Anybody see how marvin harrison could have blocked that interception from happening but was afraid of the contact? roman wilson was right, not physically tough enough, this is supposed to be a heisman candidate?

The Wilson play was a Touchdown . Pretty easy call on replay. Ya, a lot of people including Klatt were on the Ohio State good guy narrative. Klatt did pretty good at hiding it most of the game. Sorry though Joel, it leaked out on this play. Keep working Joel, I know you can , and have done better.

Ryan day didn't have more difficult calls. He had the entire media on his side including the commentators through the entirety of the game. Stop making excuses for Ohio states decision making.

EVERY SINGLE TIME the camera would show Sheron’s Moore, he had the “COOL,’CALM,’& COLLECTIVE” look! Like he wasn’t worried the least little bit! GO BLUE

I get it Joel. I was one of the person that felt strongly about your comment. Please understand the sensitivity we Michgan fans have with all the scrutiny towards our program and the integrity of our institution. Having said that now that you've explained the reason why your commentary, I do get it. My point on that play is that Roman had control of the ball when he broke the plane, which at that moment crossing the goal line is a TD. At the end its what the review official determined.

That interception wasn’t a close call. The minute the receiver broke that plane of the goal line the play is over. No difference if a running back dives for the end zone and breaks the plane then gets knocked out of the hands. Still a touchdown.

So when a player secures a reception and then breaks the plain of the end zone it's a touchdown let alone doing all of that and the players knee touching down inside of the end zone it's then obviously a touchdown so I have no clue why there was even a debate on that Roman Wilson touchdown.

Glad to see the consensus that Klatt and Gus were CLEARLY favoring OSU on Saturday. Very disappointing to listen to from 2 guys I greatly respect. Klatt still looks disappointed that OSU lost

Michigan vs everybody. Even the announcers.

As a Michigan fan since 93’ I was 8 yrs old when I started watching this team. Joel is right OSU fans don’t get rid of DAY because this what we did to LLOYD CARR in 08’ . We ran him out because we wanted change for change sake getting RICH ROD was a insane move & it started those long hard miserable yrs from 09’-19’ . Don’t call for your coach’s head unless you get a real good replacement in line. DAY is a good coach he just have to figure it out but until then I’m enjoying this run GOOOOO BLUE !!

As a Buckeye's fan, I'm proud to be a part of the Big Ten and Sherrone Moore stepping up as a leader of the team. I love seeing a brotha making his dream come true.

Hearing our band play at anytime gives me goosebumps but hearing it at the end after the int sent electricity thru my soul HAIL! GO BLUE〽️🇺🇦

I told Michigan fans the same thing about not running off JH. Here is the difference, JH has revived a program from the dead. He rebuilt it piece by piece. Ryan Day is a trust fund baby. He got a program that Meyer and Tressel built. OSU has top level NFL talent everywhere as well. When Day plays equal or greater competition, he loses. Should they fire him? Ehhhh, not necessarily. As a Michigan fan I’d love him to get a lifetime contract! Realistically, who else is available? Ryan Day spends much of his time telling us how tough his team is and can’t prove it on field. Haurbagh built this program like all his other successful programs and that is in his image. Power, discipline, defense, toughness and trenches. Day is having an identity crisis and that’s because he’s a trust fund baby. He hasn’t had to build anything.

I get the whole he's 56-7 or whatever, but let's be real. 95% of those wins could have been won with a toddler holding the playsheet.

Hey Joel, I'm a Michigan fan and want to say that you are The Best and The Most Objective college football analyst! I disagree with you on Roman Wilson's TD but I can see where you're coming from and really appreciate your honest view.

How in the world is the Wilson TD not a TD? He clearly has possession as the ball crosses the goal line. Then AFTER that he’s stripped of the ball. TD all day long in any universe!

First, Gus and Joel are the best in the business. However this broadcast was not their best. It honestly felt like they were trying to will OSU to victory. Especially Gus on that last drive pleading with them to get the ball to MHJ.

I know how you feel regarding the chant for the injured player. No matter what the situation, when real, uplifting emotion is expressed by a group - I love it and it makes me love the world.

Zak we love you; God Bless and heal fast. You are MICHIGAN. I was at that game with my son. 65 every Michigan fans favorite player! Go Blue

as a lifelong non casual fan, seeing this deeper side of things from the booth is really entertaining to me. Always love to hear your takes. You and Gus are the my favorite duo in football. perfect mix of fun energy and technicality.

The punter had a good game too with a 57 yard avg and pinning O.S. at the 3 in a critical situation.

What a game!! What two teams!! Great coaching, great players, great plays. This always means more than the Superbowl to most of us here in Michigan. It did indeed live up to the hype.

The Zak chant was so special and it will be a memorable moment for me forever. I am so glad I went to this game. Someone could've heard a pin drop, it was so quiet when it first happened then it got so loud so quick. The chant happened a couple of times.

Joel, you hit the nail on the head. I have been going to the games at Michigan Stadium since I was 11 years old. That is 54 years ago. I graduated in 1980. I have NEVER heard what I heard on Saturday and I too was yelling for Zack, and I thought that then. THIS IS LOUD-IT'S EVERYBODY!! This is a special cheer for a special kid. And that crowd did come alive and that team did come alive and seeing Zack lift his arm in DEFIANCE of his injury and in support of his teammates, I'll never ever forget that. Thank you for bringing it to life again. And I know that Zack will recover and heal and be a great NFL player. Thanks Man.

I saw the highlights of the Roman Wilson TD- sure looked good to me- I don’t see why it was a question

Michigan fan here all my life, thought both teams played great. Did not care for Gus constantly saying the world renown OS buckeyes. Also their fans always saying TTUN. We fans need to start our own for them. TTBU the team beneath or below us!

Joel, I can't tell you how fortunate I feel to have had you and Gus and your crew call so many Michigan games these last few years. You're the best in the business, and this clip is probably the best bit of Michigan talk I've heard all year. Really moving. Thanks for what you do!

More evenly played...because Michigan didn't have their HC. Great game though.

Michigan never trailed in the game but the way it was called you would have thought OSU was winning by 2 touchdowns. They kept talking OSU up like they were dominating the game and they never were. Terrible commentary.

I'm a Michigan man and I don't like Ryan Day, but the man's a good coach. No way should he lose his job over this. He's lost one game that wasn't against Michigan or in the CFP (i.e. a nationally top team). ONE. In FIVE years. I get it, but sheesh....

Well Joel Klatt, you are awesome brother. You made me emote as I listened to your recasting of the Zack Zinter injury. My goodness man. I got a tear on my face. Appreciate your candor, analysis and the human empathy and compassion in the moment in that space. Wow. Thanks brother. The kids were amazing on both sides. M fan alllll my 55 years. I ❤ the Maize and Blue since I was a 5 year old kid, sneaking to listen to the great Bob Ufer on Saturday after “church” when TV and radio was forbidden until after Sabbath sunset. I ❤ the M. Michigan is a working class state. Detroit where I grew up birthed the middle class in America. We appreciate hard work, tough minded folks. M has united the entire area (less Sparty) in times of great turmoil and conflict. Bo was a great figure for me. Ricky Leach my first college football hero. ❤ the Blue and appreciate your show. Daily listener my man. Hailing Zack!!!

Joel, the more I listen to you I realize you are a lot better human being than a sports broadcaster. And you’re one of the best broadcasters I have listened to.

Lou Holtz probably attempted a lively happy dance after this game.

Klatts worse call after the Roman catch was saying that the refs made a great call when Mason Graham got a holding call.

Joel..Michigan fans have been called arrogant...I can say this....I live and work in the Charlotte, NC area....a good friend of mine is an App St grad. He was in Ann Arbor on 9-1-07. He told me that before, during, and even after that game with the way it ended...the Michigan fans were nothing but class in their interactions with him and his group.

Klatt & Cowherd are the best pair of Sports Talk guys in the business right now! Just genuine and honest!

The refs called the catch by Wilson a td, replayed confirmed it. Case closed, only point on dwelling on it is because they were unhappy with the end results. It was a great game, leave it at that.

I love ya Joel but for the first time in a long time I could not stand your call on it, it was completely one sided both you and Gus both prayed for osu to win.. whenever Michigan made a big play there was no excitement, the Roman Willson touchdown you was quick to say no touchdown.. it was too obvious that the win made it even more sweeter 〽️ GO BLUE

I was at this game. That Zak chant shows how awesome the Big House is and how amazing the Michigan Faithful are!

Joel, thank you so much for relating the story of the events surrounding the Zak Zinter accident. As a lifelong Michigan fan and attender of the school, I had no idea about the chanting and its impact. To give you some idea, I was listening to the live radio broadcast, yes radio, of The Game from my hotel room in Tokyo at like 4am or whatever time it was for me. When Zak went down, I certainly experienced a huge sadness as things unfolded. Then the jubilation of Blake's touchdown left me cheering alone quite emotionally in my hotel room. It wasn't until a bit later after the game that I could even watch Blake flash the 6-5 on a UKposts highlight video, and I think that I watched it about 10 times in a row. I had seen none of the footage from the field when Zak was being attended to. The Michigan radio announcers did make the point that Zak could have probably heard the roar of the crowd at the touchdown from somewhere down the tunnel. Thank you again for filling us in on the details for those of us who could not be there.

I've been lucky enough to have season tickets for Michigan Football for 3 seasons with my dad. In those seasons, I haven't seen them lose. This was the best game I've ever witnessed in person. And I was at the OSU game two years ago. I was at 2004 against MSU when we won in triple OT. This was still the best. Go Blue!

Being a huge fan of Joel, I was very disappointed how biased towards Ohio St he seemed to be calling the game.

Michigan vs everybody! Even Fox was dialing down the Big House crowd noise on TV broadcast. They're is NO WAY it was that quiet in there.

You mentioned the clear OPI call that was missed during the broadcast. That was another huge impact moment that could have shifted the outcome of the game in a big way. You are so right about how thin the margins were in this game!

This segment feels like a discussion to defend Ohio State.

Joel has to give more credit to Moore, he said that he didn't have to make as many tough decisions as Day, but as a coach isn't that a good thing? Moore's gameplan was set up and excuted well so that he didn't have to make those tough decisions. Not saying that Day is a bad coach and that he needs to be replaced, but you can't make an excuse for him saying that "he has battle scars and had to make tough decisions". All of those excuses are within a coach's control. Give credit to Moore for preparing the better team and executing a good gameplan.

The best reaction to any game and especially any moment in a game I’ve ever seen. Thank you Joel for sharing the emotions felt during the Z Minter injury. Keep being yourself, I’m a true fan of you as a person and as a sports commentator!

Thank you @joelklatt for sharing that incredible story of what happened during commercial break of the Zach injury. Wished the cameras was still on to have seen that

Day’s decisions were harder because Michigans defense put them in those situations. And the offense for Michigan made Moore’s decisions easier cause of the pressure we put in their defense. So you have no argument that Michigan had easier decisions. The players and coaches made it like that.

This is exactly what I appreciate about your analysis. Reasoned, logical, rational approach without emotion, while still recognizing the emotion involved on both sides. The best quote is what you said about change; "you never make a change for changes sake. If you change, what are you changinging for the better?" All those calling for Day's head on a pike, need to ask themselves that question. Same for McCord. I have been highly critical of his decision making and accuracy, but who is the better option? There isn't one. So you have to trust those around him along with experience will make him better. It's very frustrating to experience as a fan, but you are exactly right. What change could you make to improve things and not just satisfy anger? Great job!

It's clear that Joel isn't feeling well, as this is his least polished You Tube video, at least that I've seen in the time I've been watching them. Which is why I want to say "Thank you, Joel, for making the effort to produce this video." You comments and analysis are excellent as always, as are the insights you provide into a head coach's decsion-making process. Much appreciated.

Joel, I do think Ryan Day is a great coach but let’s be honest he was handed the keys to a Ferrari after Urban. That being said I do know he has to keep it going like Urban but he was still handed the keys to an unbelievable program that recruits itself.

Michigan is just nastier. Both sides of LOS. They want it more and have a better culture Harbaugh has built. Big Recruiting Day for Michigan!!!!

Always great podcasts, but this was your best. Appreciate you sharing what we missed on television. Thanks for bringing the emotion to the show.

I had goosebumps while chanting let’s go Zack! Great experience being at this game. There was no way we could lose!

You had a terrible take on Wilson's TD. Wilson clearly had control of the ball (pinned to his chest) as he crossed the goal line. Anything after that is mute because the play is over. Not to mention his knee was down as well.

I love your show Joel and never miss it. You are the best analyst on Fox and have always enjoyed when you call our games.

If the receiver has control of the ball as the BALL crosses over the goal line - it's a touchdown. Whatever happens after that is immaterial. It's the same as going out of bounds. The play is OVER once the ball crosses the goal line or once the ball goes out of bounds. If you look at the play carefully, he had control of the ball when the ball went over the goal line. Correct call by the officials.

Saw you at the stadium walking up from the lower rows of the student section, great game and great call

The game has turned into a second half game. In the last three games Michigan has punted only one time. They have been the stronger finishing team. Coaching played a big part and who won this game. Michigan was the aggressor in 3/4 down situations where they went for it and made it Ohio State played at conservative in there two pivotal situations and decided to punt.

Joel great show today you got me all choked up again over big Z I don't know how anybody could get a little choked up over that bud I don't care what team you are on I hate seeing young people get hurt like that I think we all do go Blue

I was fortunate to be at "The Game" this weekend. The way you presented and described the Zak Zinter moment was utterly superb! I have shared and watched it over and over again. Wonderful job!

Joel Klatt,... I am a Michigan fan, you came across rooting for OSU. After listening to you on this channel I see I was wrong. I like how you broke the game down and why coaches make their game decisions. Thank you for your insight.

It was a weak decision by Day to go for field goal just before halftime. Your team is loaded on offense, show some confidence, not fear. UM won the game by having more "dawg" mentality. Joel, appreciate your passion for the college game and empathy for the players. Thanks.