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Being a Wolverine fan for over 50 yrs, this win was so special. Watching with my dad who is a MSU fan. Watching him cheer jump yell after every Michigan score. I will never forget this VICTORY. AMAZING BLUE THANKS

Throughout the whole game Michigan never looked nervous. After the first quarter it was all smiles. The big plays really shellshocked the psych of OSU. Even when they went up by 3 they had a lifeless look on their sideline compared to UM

❤my late Uncle passed away just 5 months ago. He was one of the biggest Mich fans I’ve ever known. Last year he got to see Mich win over Osu before he passed away. This year he got a front row seat from his heavenly home!! I know he was screaming and celebrating just like all of us!!!!

Honestly don’t know how this show doesn’t have 1 Mil subscribers, incredible analysis and insights

Josh is not just a UKposts pontificator, he (and his staff) are true experts in this field of understanding college football. Well done.

The defensive adjustment was made. They started respecting the pass game and took some guys out of the box in the 2nd half. That's when Michigan started going to their run game again. OSU was loading the box all first half, they knew they couldn't stop Michigan's run game without doing it.

Michigan is positioned to win several more in a row in this series. Harbaugh is in a groove.🔥🏈

Idk why so many of our fans make excuses. We got our asses beat. Flat out. Harbaugh and his players never faltered. It was that mindset that kept them in the game. And it’s what won them the game. One side was disciplined all day. The other was not. And even tho I’m a buckeye fan, Michigan deserved it. Straight up, they did. So hats off to them. Idk about the Natty cause Georgia is still a thing, but for once the Big Ten has some confidence. Good luck

I love to see Ohio State humbled, especially with how rare it is.

Despite MI's offensive performance, I think that knock out of the Oh St. ball in the end zone on what was going to be a touchdown catch ended up being perhaps the pivotal play in the second half. That play showed just how much Michigan has come in both coaching and recruiting. It was only a few years ago that Mi players didn't have that kind of speed, confidence and discipline to pull off that knock out.

What is crazy is Michigan was on the verge of firing Harbough, now he has made it to the playoffs 2 years in a row.

O-Hi-o was shellshocked because their entire Universe revolves around beating TTUN. It's all consuming. When JJ scored from the 3...the crowd realized they may lose.

Michigan showed up to win. We showed up to not lose. We don’t deserve playoffs. This felt like a mid ‘90’s John Cooper game to me. Hats off to Michigan.

When Josh Pate says, "Michigan Football," I think of a calmness in the battle. I think of not just confidence but a team which is very disciplined. When Ohio State Number 88 head butted one of our players, the Michigan player dropped his hands and stared at the player. That Michigan player knew that there was a fifteen yard penalty awaiting him. That's total discipline and a team as Mr. Pate would say, "A TEAM and PLAYERS that don't flinch."

Go Harbaugh!

By far the best take that I have seen on *The Game* Keep doing that you're going, Josh. You and Joel Klatt are jewels in the world of college football analysis.

Josh made a great point about not able to point to one specific thing that will improve Ohio State. Recruiting, coaching and playmaking are just tangible part of the game. The intangibles like mental toughness, resiliency and desire to win etc is tied to team culture and leadership which takes time and can't be easily fixed. When the competition is at the highest level it really comes down to having an edge in intangibles.

Been a Michigan fan since birth. This is the first video of yours I’ve watched. Nice call last week on the passing game ramping up when we needed it. If someone would’ve told me they’d score 17 points in the first half on 0 yards rushing, I would have simply said “HOW?!” This game marked a turning point for JJ McCarthy in his Michigan career, and it was great to see him looking like the kid we all thought he was coming in. I believe this kid is different and wouldn’t swap him out for any QB in the nation after the BIG GAME ice cold nerves he showed on Saturday. Last year would’ve been forgotten if Michigan lost this game, and the results haven’t fully shown themselves of what beating Osu in their own house by 3 TDs plus, and ending their season two years in a row. All of a sudden Michigan isn’t intimidated, all of a sudden Michigan is the 4th quarter bully, all of a sudden Ohio state has to win on what they have in the present, because the past is no longer an advantage for them. By the way, JJ McCarthy’s performance yesterday was on full display to every 5 star receiver in America and who wouldn’t want that kid passing to them? Beautiful game. Go Blue!

The star players for Michigan were the offensive and defensive lines. Harbaugh recruited and prepared this team like the Bo Schembechler and Woody Hayes O and D lines. Mean, tough and fast. Plus, they had a special game plan just for this one game.

Floored by this analysis. Really outstanding stuff from a national pundit. Liked, subscribed, following!

This is the best report on Michigan football I've ever heard hands down. 👍

Michigan ran them over the second half. It wasn't just two big runs. Go back and watch the game. They were getting consistent yards on the ground in the second half. In fact they were converting most of their 3rd downs RUNNING the ball. Even if it 6 or 7 yards. Those two long runs were just the knock punches after Michigan was softening them up with body blow after body blow. Second year in a row this has happened. OSU fans can't be cocky anymore when it comes to Michigan. They are punking y'all on the field now.

Gut wrenching is being a Georgia alum who spends a lot of time in Ann Arbor with friends and family who's looking at very good chance that my 1A and 1B teams are about to square off again in the CFP. I want them both to be there, I'd much rather they meet in round two, but damn I'm going to be torn again. Go Dawgs, but Go Blue, too 😆

This recap, this commentary EARNED a subscription on its own!!

Harbaugh was right, many many people think Day hit a triple because he's on third. As it turns out he is just a pitch runner for Urban still.

Rumor has it, Edwards actually ran the game ball back to A2, and beat the busses home!

I had put money on OSU spread boy I didn’t expect that.Good coaching won this ball game shoutout to Michigan fans y’all deserve to celebrate the world was against you guys.

Michigan is a tougher team and in better physical condition too. I could see the OSU defensive players gasping for air at one point in the 2nd half and knew it was over. That pounding from the O/L takes its toll and when the opposing defense gets tired, it opens up the big plays. This is why Michigan is so good in the 2nd half.

Shout out to Josh. A UP ( Sault Sainte Marie)reference is an appreciated deep cut.

Excellent analysis. I subscribed and look forward to further shows.

Some of the most knowledgeable and interesting commentary around.

Like your insight! Like that you tell the truth without being for one Team. Would love to see a few guest on your show to bring more depth in the big games around the league! Keep up the great work.

Harbaugh and the young men in winged helmets brought home a serious piece of respect that the Michigan fans, alum, and Ann Arborites will never forget! 🙌🏼〽️

Glad this video was recommended to me. Love the analysis. I don't think I could possible agree anymore with anyone else's take on the game and the current dynamics between the two programs. Liked and subscribed and rang the bell. Thanks Josh.

I'm in a media blackout for a week, this is the one exception I'm making because this show is so great. But I'm quitting early cause it's all about Michigan. Just leaving these gems.... OSU called plays like TTUN had TWO Blake Corums and no Wide Receivers....Guess what, they had NO Blake Corum and multiple WRs, and not a single fuckin adjustment was made after half time.... the one thing OSU & Ryan Day are KNOWN FOR, is half time adjustments, and they just blew it. Second: This is the end of the season, bowl games don't mean shit now, even if we went to the CFP it don't mean shit. Even if we go to the CFP, and somehow play Michigan in the Championship and win, IT STILL DOESN'T MATTER! You may as well say OSU & UM shares the title at that point.

Wow! This is the best commentary of what happened and how it happened last Saturday that I have heard from someone in the media. Very honest.

Jim Harbaugh finally delivered what everyone was expecting when he came back to Michigan. I think even he will admit that he thought it was going to be easier to bring Michigan back to greatness. It seemed easier to build Stanford into a great team than it has been Michigan.

Many in Michigan knew they had a great passing game. They held it back all year waiting for this game...They held back to the game. Then played a totally different game on both sides of the ball for each half..That is exactly what the Suckeyes have been doing for several years..Its shocking the Butteyes didnt even realize their own game was being played against them.

Every other team is playing a game. Michigan is going to work. That's the difference.

Unknown at the time of this recording…. Donovan Edwards, in addition to his broken hand, was playing with a torn patellar tendon as well. Tough kid.

This is my first time watching one of your videos. The way you communicate and deliver your takes is top notch. You should be on espn brotha man. Kudos!

Kudos to you for posting this. takes some guts to sift through all that wreckage. Like I felt until last year.

Great analysis. The pressure on the Buckeyes in this game was suffocating once the actual game started. Especially with the missed opportunities early in the game. You could see the demeanor of the OSU players change as the game went on- all because of the pressure of expectations. I lived through the Cooper years and I would see it on the Buckeyes back then until Tressel showed up. I also saw it on the Michigan players faces for the past 20 years until their breakthrough last year. It’s goi g to take special group of Buckeyes and a ton of resolve in AA next year to turn the tide back - but it can be done!

Wow! First time I've watched you and I'm kicking myself for not finding you much sooner. I've heard takes and observations from you in the last 27 minutes that I have not heard from anybody else! I've been watching a LOT of shows since The Game and hearing the same thing over and over again. Until now... Thank You! I especially loved your comments on both teams players after the games this year and last. That makes the game of college football so much more human oriented instead of just numbers on a field and numbers on a sheet of paper. Looking forward to your future insights as a new SUB. Take care!

Hey, Josh! As usual, your take on The Game is spot on. I am a Buckeye fan that remembers the Woody Hayes years, so I've been around a bit. The reason for the fan base reaction and so many calling for the dismissal of Ryan Day is that the collapse in The Game is startlingly reminiscent to what happened with Coach John Cooper. Cooper recruited at a great level and built some of the most talented Buckeye teams to ever grace the shoe.......and he went 2-10-1 against Michigan......in much the same manner - getting beaten soundly when we were highly ranked and seemingly on our way to a National Championship. I think that Ohio State made a poor decision in hiring day for one reason......he wasn't a successful major college head coach prior to coming to OSU and he is learning on the job. Both Tressel and Meyer - Ohio guys through and through - had head coach experience and understood the rivalry in a way that no outsider ever will. This fact - and I'm sure it seems petty to you - cannot be overstated. Keep up the good work and I never miss a show!

The Fightin' Harbaughs looked pretty good wrecking the Buckeyes.

First time I've listened to your show... it's now one of my favorites!!

Imagine a fan base wanting a 45-5 head coach to get fired because of two of those losses, so spoiled

So many good words - thank you for this video. I love your comments about Michigan confidence💪🏽👊🏽

The weather was perfect and BJ Stroud didn’t have Monkey Pox this time and Michigan beat you even worse😂😂 what’s the excuse now? Sun got in their eyes?

That Michigan 4th down conversion on the opening drive of the second half was the game changer. It happened so quick I had to rewind to make sure I had seen it correctly!

Ryan Day DID try to go for it on that 3rd down when CJ was waving Special Teams off the field. If you rewatch that punt, OSU had a fake punt with a run to the left lined up PERFECTLY! But the center snapped it to the kicker instead of the direct snap to the RB.

Great analysis new subscriber keep kicking butt

Love your insight, it's truly thought out and expressed very well. I don't say this because I'm a HUGE Michigan fan, I'd say it even if we'd have lost this past weekend. BUT WE DIDN'T! Keep up the insightful work Josh.

Great analysis. Amazing year and result Saturday - 13 drives (6 tds, fg, missed fg, stopped on 4th in OSU territory.) 230 yards rushing in second half. 28-3. -3 yards rushing for OSU qb. Best o and d players out. #2 back with a cast. Played #6 back. Replaced 8 starters on defense. Replaced o and d coordinators. And on and on.

I like the way you analyze a team . You totally dissect it, and point out its various strengths and weaknesses. I myself have learned a lot more about the analytics of the game listening to U than any other sportscaster in the country. Your football acumen is second to none.💯👍

I don't care what kind of chaos happens, with a schedule as weak as OSU's, a blowout loss at home is disqualifying from the CFP. There are 10 teams I'd put in over them after seeing that game.

Very insightful comments. Great original perspectives. Thank you.

Good observations, Josh - from kick-off to final gun. I enjoyed a schadenfreude Sunday, listening to OSU podcasts. Remember though, many Mich fans called for Harbaugh's head on a platter, not so long ago. He took a pay cut and kept going to work.

Subscribed! Fantastic coverage!

I am a Michigan fan from Flint.

Great analysis! New subscriber 👍

Great analysis. I subscribed right after watching

BAMA Fan.... Defense ....Big Blue... Great win IN OHIO State HOUSE!!!!

Wth...where have I been. How have I not seen and already subscribed to this channel. Not that I am just trying to consume as much Michigan talk as possible but this was very well crafted.

You can over analyze this game forever. The bottom line is Michigan for the second year in a row was far more physical than Ohio state. That was the difference in the game

I have been a Michigan fan for over 50 years. I now live in SC but will always be a Michigan fan. My blood will always run blue GO BLUE 💙

I liked Michigan over Ohio State on my show. Michigan is tougher on line than OSU.

Imagine next year in Ann Arbor 🤯

The insight is great. Just make sure to get the halftime score right when you’re broadcasting lol

Josh you nailed it when you mentioned the need for QB's to be able to run the ball. Personally, I feel like the difference in the past two years in the UM/OSU game has been the fact that CJ Stroud doesn't pose a big threat to run the ball. In years past the dual threat ability of the OSU QB like Justin Fields, JT Barrett, Terrell Pryor made life for Michigan defensive game planning very difficult. Specifically, against Michigan (as a Michigan fan) I don't fear too many teams that have a pro style pocket passing QB as lately our secondary has been able to hold their own against great WR's. Again, Michigan specifically has historically had issues against mobile QB's..........just look at Stetson Bennett last year.

First time seeing this podcast. Josh is absolutely spot-on with his analysis, and is giving voice to the issues I was observing during the game, e.g. no meaningful defensive adjustment at halftime and no mobility by Stroud. How Ryan Day could have said he was satisfied going into the locker room at halftime was beyond me then, as Michigan had already demonstrated two explosive plays that left the Buckeyes flat-footed and out-played. Kudos to Michigan...best thing they ever did was hang on to Harbaugh during the rough years. I wish them well in the CFP. Let's see if Day has the humility to recognize where he failed in his prep and actually learn lessons that can help the Buckeyes going forward.

Was one of the worst defensive strategies I have ever seen in a game of this magnitude. They stacked the box and dared McCarthy to beat them. He consistently did and they made no adjustments. Secondary was lost.

This analysis was incredible

My Dawgs and Michigan are similarly built. Wouldn't surprise me if both play in the Natty. I liked them all year long and even thought they looked better than last year.

I was really surprised by the lack of adjustments by OSU. I thought they would have abandoned Cover-0 at the very least in the second half and they still did a lot of that and Cover-1. Edward's runs were helped tremendously by perfect call and great blocking at point of attack and OSU had no back support.

JJ is who we thought shea petterson was gonna be

Good take Josh ! -- I agree with the idea that a dual threat QB is essential even if not usually utilized. -- Saw that with Devin Brown's tape vs. Quinn Ewers and it jumped out at me. - McCord lacks 'it' compared to Brown also so that might prove interesting ? -- We shall see what Day does now ? - Most people were surprised that it wasn't different but it does prove that "sometimes it does happen" as you said. -- Harbaugh has the advantage next year already. - Maybe a 3 peat is in the works ? I wouldn't be surprised.

My sports betting career ended with this one.

The funny thing I found was Reggie bush and the rest of the fox analysis or analysts was Ohio State took Michigan's best punch. They hit on two lucky plays. Stay out of cover zero. And u got them right where u want them. Man at the end of the game they had to pivot off of what they where saying and start boosting Michigan halftime adjustments lol 😆 😂 🤣

Prophetic. Totally spot on. As a Michigan Alum, never lost faith in Harbaugh and the true glue that holds the team together - real confidence. Our rival's fans should take a look at Michigan sticking with Harbaugh in the lowest and least productive times. Bailing on Ryan Day is simply -- ridiculously simplistic and massively shortsighted.

Modern college football has big, tall edge rushers that run 4.5 40s and can drop back in pass coverage. You absolutely need a dual-threat QB or you get dominated. CJ Stroud is a great passer, but that’s just half of the position today.

Oh we saw them on the sidelines Michigan is head strong and I think watching Georgia after the game they saw what it takes .Ohio thinks because they recruit so called more talent the deserved it

Subscribed! Outstanding presentation!

first off... GO BLUE. but what I love about this game was that after the game both teams hugged and gave respect to each other. Need the team down south to continue to be good so we show the US what an actual rivalry looks like.

Thank you for the inside scoop on these events, we just love our players more because we have a special group.

Well done video. I hadn’t considered the mobile QB before you brought it up but you are exactly right!

What a great show! You are great my friend👍🏽

Congrats Michigan! Way to hand "the" Ohio st "THE" big L again, and in the shoe this year no less! See you boys in the playoffs. - Uga fan

Great show, great analysis.

Saw a great post on Reddit breaking down that the 4th and 6th punt by Ohio state in the 3rd quarter was a botched fake punt. All the signs are there. Biggest mistake for Ohio state was pulling stroud to perform a high risk high reward fake punt. Put some faith in the players.

BEST LINE EVER!!! “YOU GOT DRUG!!! Great Commentary… Best I’ve heard since Swami! I’ll be tuning in from now on! Go Blue!!!

It’s fun to see the ohio fan base want to see Day gone when they loaded the comments on videos like these with how happy they were when Harbaugh signed his extension with Michigan.

Gotta love when Ohio State gets sat down to reality. Meanwhile being soft against any real resistance. Over glamorized program. Has been for decades. P.S. I'm not a fan of either school

Watching OSU fans lose their shit because they lost ONE game warms my heart like nothing else

Good grief!🙄 A 33 and 2 record but wanting to get rid of the coach….talk about throwing the baby out with the bath water SMH 🤦🏻‍♀️

New subscriber Josh, really like the show…👊🏻🏈

For years there was criticism and howls for Harbaugh's dismissal because he couldn't win Ohio State, Big 10 and national championship. Last year that turned around and this year everyone is Harbaugh's biggest fan. Now Day has to listen to the same nonsense. I'm a huge Blue fan and thrilled with the results of the past 2 seasons. But I hate to see armchair quarterbacks ready to throw a coach to the curb over a tough rivalry loss. As you say, time for reflection, adjustment and preparation for the next season. We need to do the same in victory. See you in Ann Arbor 2023.

Ryan Day should change nothing. - signed UM fan