Ohio State's History with Michigan on November 30: Wins, Scuffles, and Close Calls

November 30 isn't just any day for Ohio State. It's a date that's seen some historic games, especially against their rival, Michigan. The Buckeyes have played the Wolverines on this date five times in a row, with three straight road wins. The first game on this date was a home loss to Kenyon in 1899, and the last was a 56-27 blowout in Ann Arbor in 2019. 1963 was a memorable year. Ohio State trailed Michigan 10-0, but Paul Warfield's acrobatic catch and Don Unverferth's touchdown run secured a 14-10 win. Woody Hayes ended his season with a 5-3-1 record, despite missing key players.

In 2013, tempers flared after a kickoff return. Ohio State's Dontre Wilson and Marcus Hall were ejected, but the Buckeyes won 42-41 in dramatic fashion. Urban Meyer's team led 35-21 at one point, but Michigan tied it up. The game ended with an interception and a successful onside kick recovery. 2019 saw Ryan Day's coaching debut against Michigan. Justin Fields and J. K. Dobbins led the Buckeyes to a 56-27 victory. Fields threw for 302 yards and four touchdowns, while Dobbins ran for 211 yards and four scores. Overall, Ohio State has a 5-3 record on November 30. Their best scoring games and individual performances have happened on this date. It's clear that the Buckeyes bring their A-game when they face Michigan on November 30.

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