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The game is the most heated rivalry in sports, but one Michigan player took his emotions a little too far.
Jaishawn Barham was penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct for making dangerous contact with an official in the first quarter.
When the Wolverines forced a third down, a referee was talking to Barham, but Barham became aggressive in return. Barham poked his head forward, making contact with the referee.
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Jaishawn Barham (1) of the Michigan Wolverines reacts during the second half against the Washington Huskies at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan on October 18, 2025. The Wolverines won the game 24-7. (Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images)
This resulted in a personal foul and an automatic first down for the Buckeyes inside the 5-yard line.
Ohio State didn’t take advantage. The Buckeyes were stuffed three times in a row and had to settle for a field goal after a false start on 4th and 1.
Ohio State looks to end its four-game losing streak against the Wolverines, who entered the day as nearly 10-point underdogs on their home court.
Michigan Wolverines linebacker Jaishawn Barham reacts in the second half against the Wisconsin Badgers at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan on October 4, 2025. (Rick Osentoski/Imagn Images)
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Michigan is coming off the biggest upset in the history of the rivalry, when, as three-touchdown underdogs, they traveled to Columbus and won 13-10.
After the game, Michigan players planted a UM flag at midfield, causing an all-out brawl.
Jaishawn Barham (1) of the Michigan Wolverines on the field before a game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan on November 1, 2025. (Raj Mehta/Getty Images)
Michigan leads the season series, 62-51-6. Michigan’s four straight wins come after losing 15 of the previous 16 times.
