Michigan player draws unsportsmanlike conduct penalty after helmet makes contact with ref in heated exchange

When the Wolverines forced a third down, a referee was talking to Barham, but Barham got aggressive in return. Barham moved his head forward, making contact with the referee.

That resulted in a personal foul and an automatic first down for the Buckeyes inside the 5-yard line.

Ohio State is looking to snap its four-game losing streak against the Wolverines, who entered the day as nearly 10-point underdogs on their home field.

Michigan is coming off the biggest upset in the rivalry's history, when, as three-touchdown underdogs, they went to Columbus and won, 13-10.

After the game, Michigan players planted a UM flag at midfield, prompting an all-out brawl.

Michigan leads the season series, 62-51-6. Michigan's four straight wins have come after losing 15 of the previous 16 times.