Free Press sports writer Rainer Sabin highlights the best and worst performances from Michigan football’s 27-9 loss to Ohio State on Saturday, Nov. 29, at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor.

Winners

Ryan Day

A year ago, Day was treated like a pariah in Columbus after the top-ranked Buckeyes stumbled repeatedly in a shocking 13-10 loss to a mediocre Michigan team that had a malfunctioning offense. It was a haunting defeat for Day, whose record against the Wolverines fell to 1-4. Some wondered whether he could overcome such a calamitous setback. But Day showed his resolve, leading the Buckeyes to four straight victories in the College Football Playoff to win his first national championship.

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