Michigan stuns Ohio State 13-10 in Columbus | Joel Klatt Show

[@JoelKlattShow]

In your eyes, does this loss put Ryan Day on the hot seat?

[@Bphost11]

Noo Day is still a good coach over 85% win rate. Just because he struggles against one team doesn’t mean they should fire a coach. Especially with the 12 team playoff era. This game didn’t matter for OSU because they are in the playoffs

[@williamwagner79]

As a Michigan fan I want him to stay another 10 years.

[@DavidGarcia-sm2if]

I love day and I will defend him to my grave but he has to show us something in the playoffs after this. He is a great football coach but he has two more shots to win this game if not you gotta move on

[@eddihaskell]

@@Bphost11 Yeah, right.

[@Monkey_rancher]

Hasn’t he been in the hot seat? im a Michigan fan so I’d love for him to stay, but if I were osu he’ll be gone unless he wins the natty

[@PestControl-lt2cu]

You would've thought Michigan bombed the place the way Gus was throwing a fit at the end

[@dmjsb07]

Yes, it became obvious he not was rooting for BIG Blue

[@markc7274]

Agree....like he has never watched a college game before.....during there entire day teams were trying to plant flags... I am not saying its right, but come on

[@MillwallMike]

Gus is a screaming female!!

[@JohnMandock]

He's sickening anymore

[@nardopolo3082]

gus sucks!

[@Wings22best]

Man you and Gus glazed osu all day

[@leonscott4650]

kzbin.infopbnL8VAGu9w?si=ZbeyeZ2h3tkviOXu He's a Michigan fan

[@Wings22best]

@leonscott4650 k, I'm well aware? Point still stands

[@26michaeluk]

As a neutral observable viewer i 100% agree.

[@blankname6629]

Exactly another narrative is that Osu solely called a bad game. Kirk Campbell also did not call a good game for Michigan. You realize this every time Michigan called playaction or a trick play which was sparingly. Osu’s d was out of position every time they did that.

[@markangelou9368]

It’s gross

[@Faith_Plus_1]

Joel and Gus were slobbering on Ohio the entire game which makes it even better

[@michaelmaas5544]

The calls on the interceptions were so different it was funny. UM int and he calls it an almost interception and Sawyers was the most incredible play ever, he almost had a heart attack

[@greedg.i.l.m6593]

The ENTIRE GAME all klatt was doing was D RIDING HOWARD 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Faith_Plus_1]

@ Fox must be forcing him to to commentate like this. When he did NFL he used to get up for just the big games but it wasn’t completely obnoxious like it is today. Either way it’s time for him to go.

[@johnpotts1934]

Exactly! They are paid to broadcast the game in an unbiased fashion, but instead it sounded as if Gus had Day’s entire three piece set in his mouth.

[@danielpeters6937]

Yeah it was sickening…They do it every year. It was a lot like watching the GT vs UGA game. Those broadcasters were the exact same way. I wonder if they’re told to do that beforehand? It seemed like OSU could do no wrong and missed commenting on every single holding or PI penalty that was happening without being called. I counted at least 6 holding no calls, not sure how a non biased officiating team could repeatedly miss that. Especially these guys in the booth, not once did they bring it up.

[@mazhar1980]

We've seen upsets, but this one was unique. Ohio State deliberately decided to not play to its strengths on offense to prove the internet is wrong about how tough they supposedly are. Any other team they throw the ball way more and use their receivers, not Saturday. They came to show how tough they are. Apparently not very tough. Play stupid games win stupid prizes.

[@yo-yowilliams2022]

FAFO!

[@riverraisin1]

That's exactly what I said. They tried out-Michigan-ing Michigan.

[@Adivisgclaymation]

Michigan's defense kept them from playing to their strengths. It was a masterful gameplan from Wink.

[@austinstyles6393]

Did you listen to anything in this video? Will Howard waited until the game of the year to play his poorest game. I’m a Buckeye fan and everything Joel is saying in this video is actually what I’ve been telling people. Ryan and Chip got spooked by Howard’s poor play. They believe the D was playing so well they could be more conservative with ball and still win. The problem was the the 2 ints and the 2 miss FGs.

[@CETGale]

@CETGale 0 seconds ago Day and Ohio ST is SOFT as Fk...........

[@user-bv4ct7tk3j]

Indiana had the exact same problem with Michigan. Their O and D line is no joke. Yet everyone wanted to say Michigan is trash. They aren’t trash. They should be a top 25 team right now. If they had a good QB they would be a top 10 team

[@jefflampas7759]

Good point. Add Moore, Will Johnson and we had average Michigan receivers. We would be top five team most likely… Let’s not forget we have some real weaknesses w the coaching staff. Even with this team, we should’ve beat Indiana, Illinois, Washington,

[@2299mikey]

Oregon pushed them around all day

[@ericgeorge2256]

​@@2299mikeythey definitely didn't. They added that last score when the game was a forgone conclusion. Schemed around Grant & Graham. They used their aerial attack against a depleted secondary as OSU should've done. Oregon wasn't running like that.

[@Josiah-gk4ou]

@@2299mikeyoregon and its hillbilly coach have been buying players. your best defender is a transfer from michigan state. just wait and see what happens when mich plays that game

[@ColdSteel-dz3pf]

@@2299mikeyOregon beat Ohio by one point. Oregon lived up to their hype… Ohio flops…. Again

[@HenryZhoupokemon]

As a Michigan fan, everytime the OSU offense stepped onto the field I thought that was when the dam was gonna break and OSU was gonna pour it on Wink said he had a deep library to pull from, and crafted an absolute master class for the ages

[@CETGale]

@CETGale 0 seconds ago Day and Ohio ST is SOFT as Fk...........

[@tomhwm913]

We know Ohio State usually starts slow, so at 10-10 I thought that was it. They finally got it going and we’ll try to run it out into a not-so-ugly score. Then came the earlier 4th quarter drive where they went all the way to the red zone. When I saw the interception I thought that was all the opportunity we’re gonna get. I was not expecting to be disappointed whatsoever by this game because the expectation was very low anyways, but man that really hurt … for a while. I just never expected Ohio State to keep giving us chances after chances.

[@gregj831]

He sure did. He definitely did his homework.

[@Laidback_616]

Guys, it's been four years since they poured it on. Have a little faith by now. It's clear we have been able to match up well vs. them. Control both lines, tackle well, and it's a game. We still have good talent that's going high as well. Osu can beat anybody. Obviously, you still have strap up come, GameDay.

[@johnnywebb2351]

Ohio softies are overrated

[@DetroitLions59]

Michigan played without a QB, Wr’s and two of their best players, and out-toughed OSU …

[@500stoney]

I never want to see Gus Johnson call a Michigan game again. Pissing off the Michigan nation by calling the team embarrassing and blatantly gushing over your favorite team was not a good career move

[@ITMacPro]

Stop hanging around with Gus Johnson. You're a better commentator than he is.

[@bigmac1495]

Fr. I try to like this guy. I enjoy his videos. I can’t stand listening to him and gus in the booth

[@Buq666]

Nah, when klatt is on The Game he is trash just like Johnson

[@yung1smitty]

He's really not tho give the game to DG and Joshua Perry both significantly better

[@lorenzocole8166]

Tell Gus, to tuck his osu love back in. It's was on full verbal display.

[@tyronpouncey5985]

your exactly right

[@BatMan-fj8dy]

Honestly, the best analogy is the Battle of Stalingrad. Instead of using their advantage of rapid armored advance (outside receiving matchups), Germany (Ohio State) spent all of its resources in its obsession to capture a city of no tactical or strategic significance just for narrative and propaganda reasons (proving they can out-tough Michigan in the trenches). Instead of relying on their strength and circumnavigating their enemy and capturing the Caucus oil fields (winning the game on the outside), they played right into the Soviets' (Michigan's) hands by making it a fistfight in the trenches.

[@riverraisin1]

OK. Too cerebral for this crowd. 🤣🤣

[@brianhodgman3542]

Stalingrad was directly named after "The Boss" (watch Enemy at the Gates). Thus, don't underestimate the value of symbols/symbolisom.... If symbols didn't matter, nobody would have cared about that flag plant effort (which was bush league imho - and that's from a lifelong Wolverine here, class of '02). That said, rumor has it Chip Kelly is STILL calling runs up the middle at Mason Graham... lol... a-M-mazing!!!!

[@CETGale]

Great analogy..... Guess the OSU offense is like the German 6th SS Panzer Army..... However the Germans were not SOFT AS FK like OSU under DAY.......;)

[@TheRounder1980]

Ryan Day attacking Lou showed he wanted to prove he was tough. Love Stalingrad analysis

[@gregj831]

Well put!

[@danielcampbell5412]

I've read a lot about how OSU 'gave' this game to Michigan with poor play calling and such a bad offensive game plan. Kuddos to you Joel for giving Michigan's front 7 the credit they deserve for the win.

[@marcussundberg4453]

Went back and rewatched this to see what happened. Michigan played their best their ball outside of the turnovers. OSU tried throwing the ball at times and really couldn’t do much. Michigan is a better team than their record shows. We just needed a little bit better qb and wink to get in sync with college ball

[@TimAntoine]

Ohio States offensive line was in shambles since the center went down in practice on November 18th . That loss showed up against Indiana early in the game . Michigan, with a stronger front 7 , really exposed the problem .

[@ericscottstevens]

Can't spell Gus Johnson without the OSU. What a homer that guy is, he had a meltdown over "Captain Jack"

[@MrDuneedon]

Gus is from Detroit and is actually a Michigan fan. I think he tries to overcompensate for that at times.

[@leonscott4650]

kzbin.infopbnL8VAGu9w?si=ZbeyeZ2h3tkviOXu He's from Michigan and a fan of the wolverines

[@n8barnhart]

@@leonscott4650 Hi Gus.

[@tommanning-beavin1399]

What first half did Klatt watch? Michigan drove 72 yards before coming up short at the 3. Then went another yards for the TD after the take-away.

[@cloverrr7968]

Nah fr OSU only outgained Michigan by like 30-40 total yards lmao

[@cloverrr7968]

He also gave 2 reasons why osu lost and not one of them was giving michigans defense credit… like bruh

[@ThisIsSeriuoslyNotKenny]

@@cloverrr7968 12:39 Listen to Klatt's comments about the Michigan D line. He gave them a lot of credit.

[@327Erich]

@@cloverrr7968 He literally said how great Michigan's defense was playing around 12:35. You guys have quite the victim complex, even when you win....

[@dreezydadon8809]

​@@ThisIsSeriuoslyNotKennyKlatt was giving Michigans d line credit during the game as well. I guess ppl get butthurt when the commentary doesn't ride on only their team during the game

[@JohnMandock]

Gus johnson needs to retire getting out of there

[@leonscott4650]

Why he's a fan of the Michigan wolverines kzbin.infopbnL8VAGu9w?si=ZbeyeZ2h3tkviOXu

[@zstork]

Do you remember when Lou Holtz said Ohio State is soft? He was right. And Ryan Day tried to prove Lou Holtz and Michigan wrong and ran right into the teeth of Michigan and got beat.

[@Joshn645]

The irony of proving you’re not soft by being soft

[@RD22]

Buckeye Nation here. Unfortunately you are 100% correct.

[@kevinjohnston4923]

Ryan Day put his ego above the team and didn’t play to their strengths. Unconscionable.

[@4thlord51]

On point. Many pointed out that he wanted to show toughest and run it down Michigan. You have a banged up o-line, and their strength is between the tackles. That's sheer stupidity. Howard was terrible, but how many times did they put him in a 3rd and long because of the two plays up the middle. I don't feel sorry for Day. He gets paid millions.

[@loon1994]

Howard had a bad day. You can't play to your strengths if the QB can't get the ball to WRs. The dude threw it 33 times to 26 combined runs. Exactly how many more passes did you want to see?

[@davidmilton5887]

Michigan played 2 deep the whole game,daring OSU to run the ball. OSU could've taken the 5 yard passes that were available but refused to do so.

[@4thlord51]

@@loon1994 If your Qb is struggling why do you run it up the middle to put him 3rd and long? You can't establish rhythm as an offensive. It was clear that pressue was too much for Day and his demeanor affected the offense's execution like when Carnell Tate drop a pass, the two missed field goals and Howard season worst passing. They completely psyche themselves playing into Michigan strengths. Their only touchdown was a two minute drill and attack the parameter. They played to their strength and established rhythm. They completely drop that in the second half.

[@natewiltse]

@@loon1994 how many targets did J Smith have in the second half? Fkng zero.

[@corvette4432]

Guss made an a** out of himself with the end of the game "And they didn't cheat" comment, what a tool

[@joeb5258]

It’s time for a new commentator for this game…

[@LorenzoO5]

start a petition for gus johnson to never call "The Game" EVER AGAIN.

[@dougiefresh195]

💯💯💯💯💯

[@nicholastaiariol2631]

Where do I sign

[@PattysEmporium]

I feel alone saying I like his commentary

[@scottd1903]

But I keep getting told he's a michigan fan

[@WeFreestyleForever]

Why?

[@CoachSully44]

I hope OSU never fires Ryan Day. Also, Gus should never be allowed to call The Game again.

[@timalan7406]

I used to say the same thing about Jim hairball. If urban Meyer hadn’t left, hairball would have never beat Ohio State and you know it.

[@TimAntoine]

Harbaugh didn't have a victory against Ohio State until his 7th season at Michigan .

[@TREALC]

I swear Gus didn't say that when Texas and Oregon did it at Michigan

[@ChrisCoy-q2b]

I am a huge Michigan fan but I was expecting a up tempo offense in the second half. God bless Blue but I don't know what osu was thinking

[@lorenzocole8166]

Exactly ! Did we win or did osu lose the game ? My friend said that Howard was dinged up. I said, if that was the case, put in another QB. They have several talented QB's. They bought in hook, line and sinker about the rushing yards and for whatever the reason went away from their strengths.

[@scottprice7307]

@@ChrisCoy-q2b me neither

[@stixxinator]

Most of us OSU fans are thinking the same thing, somethings worked, we never went back to it. I remember back when A Thomas was there rb and I can still see them screening us literally to death. Prolly why most fans who were not big on getting rid of Day are now on the get rid of day boat..

[@343Films]

Kalel Mullings and the Wolverines came to play 〽️ (please keep ryan day forever)

[@YooperHatesOhioState]

Mullings single-handedly set that FG up breaking 3 tackles on that 3 and 6

[@DarkSideChess]

@@YooperHatesOhioState More importantly the 1st down chewed a ton of clock later on.

[@YooperHatesOhioState]

@DarkSideChess and Ryan Day thinking it’s legal to take two timeouts in a row 💀💀

[@DetroitLions59]

Joel, MICHIGAN IS JUST TOUGHER …

[@fiveotwomusic]

Feel like Sherrone Moore is not getting enough credit for his approach to the game, and the game plan they came in with. They threw the ball with Davis Warren and let him play free, unlike prior games. It felt like one team was loose and the other played tight the whole game. Go Blue baby 〽️

[@johnbonhamlong]

Go blue! 20 mill and still can't beat us!

[@TechZach]

Maybe we’ll run into ya in the playoffs… one day

[@njdevil8950]

You guys spent almost the same amount

[@JesusisLord756]

@@njdevil8950what?

[@Bob-u2t1b]

@@njdevil8950hey bro Michigan won.

[@dannywalker562]

I am a broken man. Take it easy on me.

[@DNative84]

Not gonna lie, Joel-you and Gus didn’t call the game evenly. It felt like I was listening to Ohio fans in the booth. Honestly, I think ‘The Game’ deserves fresh voices. It might be time for you two to take a seat on the bench.

[@timalan7406]

They just voiced what most viewers thought, including Michigan fans during the game. Michigan did not play a killer game, both teams looked pathetic.

[@jefflampas7759]

I see both of your points.

[@DNative84]

@@timalan7406 I’m not sure what that has to do with calling the game objectively. If they’re heading into it with a predetermined outlook, it only proves they’re not equipped to handle this rivalry. Maybe they’d be better suited for something like a Penn State-Maryland game-probably more their level of commentary.

[@bmonty1915]

Please keep making excuses for Ryan Day 😂

[@Lcngopher]

Both missed kicks by osu were HUGE for michigan staying in the game let alone coming away with the win

[@philipalvarez2561]

As a Michigan fan, I agree with you 100%. If that kicker had made both those easy kicks, then everybody's analysis of the game would be totally different.

[@Lcngopher]

I laughed at both and knew if osu lost, those would be two moments that defined the game and was right. Go blue!

[@s4j3ns]

@@philipalvarez2561 And if Michigan didn't get picked off in the endzone. Stuff happens it's what you do after that makes the difference.

[@JakePaas]

If he makes both, Ohio State wins 16-13. However, you're missing the dumb interception thrown by Davis Warren to Jack Sawyer. So, if you want to do "what ifs" then the score should have been 20-16 Michigan.

[@briangery7963]

The best analysis of this game that I’ve seen. Always come here for CF analysis. Absolutely the very best. Well done as always, JK.

[@WillErickson-1]

Joel wanted OsU to win sooo bad 😂 The media’s mistake in this game was thinking these games are won on paper. Coaching matters. Game plans matter.

[@gregj831]

More specifically, motivation matters, and Sherrone Moore does that better than most.

[@njdevil8950]

@@gregj831it wasn’t about motivation. OSU had plenty of that and then some. It was about game plan and execution.

[@WillErickson-1]

These games become chess matches. And like all chess players know… focussing on what you are doing is only 1/2 of the equation. Ryan Day continues to fail to adjust in big games to what the other guys are doing.

[@s4j3ns]

Not being a soft team like osu matters as well.

[@gregj831]

@@s4j3ns I'm not what offensive line out there in college could make a job of that Michigan D-Line.

[@clamnog7839]

Joel and Gus have schlarffed so much OSU meat pole this year they must be on suicide watch!!

[@barrynzegwu1992]

Michigan dominated more than the score showed. We left 2 touchdowns on the table! If we had Cade McNamara even we win by atleast 3 touchdowns. If wink woulda figured out defense earlier Michigan is 10-2 at the very least

[@jefflampas7759]

❤

[@GuillermoArellano]

Michigan 10-2?!! You're dreaming.

[@genghiskhan9269]

BS Michigan should have lost 8 games

[@lazyj616]

Does anyone notice how the Michigan Wolverines & the Detroit Lions, somehow have similar games on the same weekends. Like when the Lions beat the Packers, their rival, by a field goal, & then, same week, U of M beat their rival, Ohio State, by 3 points. And in both games the loser was mad. Do you think this is just a coincidence?

[@mannieyoung5477]

I said the same thing about the sequence in the 3rd Qtr. You could hear the collective sight of “Oh God No! This is happening again!” and on Michigan’s side you felt “We got you right where we want you!” Michigan knew OSU would likely falter in doubt if the game was tight in the 4th quarter. Their resolve has been fleeting these past four years while Michigan’s has been championship level. Michigan doesn’t quit, especially in this matchup. OSU got knocked down really bad in that 3rd quarter and they didn’t find the ability to get up off the mat . They tried but it just never materialized.

[@michaelrockow5461]

Michigan did drive the field. The first time ended in the 4th down stop inside the 5 - and led to the Howard pick. The second ended with the Sawyer pick. The third ended with the winning FG.

[@timalan7406]

Are you actually trying to say Michigan had a good offense in the game?

[@jamescrawley5293]

@@timalan7406had just about the same total yards as Ohio state 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@jamescrawley5293]

@@timalan7406and no he simply stated how Michigan did in fact drive down the field a few times

[@blankname6629]

@@jamescrawley5293they could have done it all game had Campbell called a better game. Osu was overcommitting to stopping the run which left them extremely vulnerable to play action pass and trick plays but Campbell was unwilling to call more of those plays.

[@jamescrawley5293]

@@blankname6629 I agree, I feel like that’s partly to do with Davis warren being at quarterback

[@Est.1998]

All game long Joel was glazing OSU let’s keep it real. The whole game.

[@josephpostell2538]

The analysis Joel offers from 7:04 to 9:40 is really excellent, high-level stuff and helps explain better than anything else I've heard how Day and co. let Michigan dictate the game.

[@LarryDunn-ec9iq]

The reason it really happened Joel was that Ryan Day wanted to prove they were tougher than Michigan. He has never gotten over being called soft including by Lou Holtz. Unfortunately that is not their strength and they were not tougher than Michigan.

[@timalan7406]

Tough means absolutely nothing. You can beat a tough team 35 to 10.

[@jefflampas7759]

I really like Joel. He’s one of the best however Michigan did drive 72 yards in one drive Ohio State defense is good but Michigan could’ve exploited it more with a good quarterback and better play calling so I have to disagree with the fact that Michigan couldn’t move the ball based on that one drive alone And then when they needed it at the end of the game, Mullins pop that 1520 yard run down the right sideline after he got stuffed at the line of scrimmage they made the place they needed to make O’Leary had a great catch, picked up a first down.

[@GOBLUE15-0]

14:01 Joel Klatt once again gives Mason Graham & Kenneth Grant the credit for the being the best defensive tackles in the country. As many of y’all may already know Mason Graham has been the outright #1 defensive tackle in the country since the beginning of spring football this past year.

[@markstevens1189]

Your analysis is spot on. Last year UM did the same thing with the defensive front and more depth with the occasional blitz (UM had a much better secondary). Things are very difficult for a passing team if the defense doesn't have to commit extra defensive resources to get pressure, ask Washington last year. The difference this year is there is little depth and a weaker secondary, which wears the defense down. Add an inept offense that can't stay on the field with a lack of line depth makes the problem worse. I kept telling OSU friends the simple fact that OSU couldn't wear down UM's defensive front was the game. OSU hasn't seen a starting defensive front with UM's talent. OSU had no confidence in Howard, and UM created the numbers in the defensive secondary to force OSU to run, which was UM's strength. Brilliant coaching strategy by UM.

[@brucemcgraw2265]

Thanks for picking against us

[@jong3397]

How many years is Joel going to announce games without being able to compliment Michigan or doubt their ability to win? Joel was stunned during the game and couldn't compliment the master class occuring on the field.

[@apw5076]

Everybody saying “look at Ryan days record overall, he is a great coach” is delusional. My grandmother could coach OSUs roster to a 10 win season

[@Monkey_rancher]

Exactly what I’ve been thinking he could not show up all year and let the team and other coaches run the show and they would do the same. A good record doesn’t make him a good coach he just has great rosters

[@davidmilton5887]

Yep.

[@josiahpryor7527]

That's stupid. This is the exact same rhetoric Michigan fans would say to Jim Harbaugh because he could never beat Urban Myer; he was still a good coach who could win football games. If you had fired him, you would have never won the National Championship in 23. Unless you know of a suitable replacement, it's stupid to replace a winning head coach.

[@yellowstoneYT7343]

​@josiahpryor7527 Me personally, along with others I've seen think Mike Vrabel COULD be a great replacement HC. Do I know this? Nope. But I think it'd be worth a shot

[@strikercwl]

​@@yellowstoneYT7343 I would prefer they get Luke Fickell back.

[@Rasputin4747]

3:27 Michigan's corner is Will Johnson. Will Howard is the OSU quarterback (aka Dorthy this aint Kansas anymore Howard)

[@typical-flex4090]

I was just going to say this. Preach King 👑

[@AndrewIsom]

Excellent analysis, as always. Especially enjoyable for ... reasons. One factor that Joel didn't mention, though, which is hugely significant: Ryan Day's psychology. Harbaugh wrecked him with his "Born on 3rd" subliminal. Sherrone & Kurt just game planned man-ball to force Day to show Buckeye fans and the world that they were "TOUGH". Well, they weren't.

[@stephenkinney1194]

Lifelong OSU fan here, that lived through the John Cooper years. The way I see it, Day and Cooper have two things in common. The first may seem trivial, but I believe it is important, is that they are both not natives of Ohio (or even the midwest in general), and have no real understanding of this rivalry, despite the lip service they both give it. The second is that they both seem to coach this game "not to lose", which is not the same as coaching "to win". They are/were just too scared of making "the big mistake", and thus are/were ultra-conservative in their approach. Ironically, ultra-conservative Jim Tressel still took more chances in this game than Day or Cooper ever have (going back to my previous point, perhaps because he is from Ohio?). Only your colleague on BNK has a better record (percentage-wise) than Tressel against the Wolverines.

[@johndough6813]

As Michigan fan I need to say, we loved John Cooper.

[@stixxinator]

I remember those days as well..I can still remember the look on Coop's face when he played them, looked petrified..

[@detroitwhatup253]

Gus saying Michigan didn’t cheat this time hilarious bias whole game supposed to be neutral but it was clearly he’s a ohio fan coming from a person who just loves football no ties to either team

[@CoachSully44]

Dude, your handle is detroitwhatup 😂😂😂

[@TREALC]

He a msu fan

[@loudemarti2541]

Here's the thing, Joel and you can pass this along to your partner, one person embarrassed themselves and it was Ryan Day.And Gus should check with OSU and see if they have a play by play job opening up because clearly he is a HUGE Ohio State fan.

[@xyzelite]

Joel can you PLEASE have your partner tone it down on the Ohio State favoritism. Absolutely love you guys commentating but Gus is hard to listen to when Ohio State is playing.

[@jayrousse9672]

I'm a fan of you Joel but re-watch your telecast.... you... ALL GAME LONG, were explaining how OHIO needs to play to beat Michigan. AS IF it's what you wanted to see. You sounded so biased all game long, it was embarrassing. Did you give credit at times to Michigan yes, but you were so overly concerned for Ohio and what they needed to do to win, it sounded completely biased in favor of Ohio.

[@Green_Arrow118]

As a Michigan fan, you are completely wrong. He wasn't being biased at all. It was more of a shock value that Ohio State kept trying to run the ball in key moments in the game rather than using there 3 5* WR's. The reason he wasn't doing the same thing for Michigan because he knew they were doing exactly what they needed to do to win the game, so there is no need to comment.

[@thedruekefamilyadventures8890]

@@Green_Arrow118and as another Michigan fan you are completely wrong. From the pregame remarks through the end of the physical altercation (and every single play in between) both Gus and Joel talked about Ohio like they are a world class team and about Michigan like they were trash. It was blatantly biased towards Ohio and embarrassing for their network how lopsided their remarks were.

[@DNative84]

@@jayrousse9672 Joel likes to think he's the voice of college football when he's just the voice of Joel.

[@leojanuszewski1019]

I agree. Klatt needs to check his opinions a little more when he's in the broadcast booth (as opposed to podcast). And he & Gus as a unit sounded more biased against Michigan this time than ever before.

[@alfonsoaleman73]

It was a mental game. Michigan got in their heads an won it!

[@timalan7406]

It is a head game. If urban Meyer come back to Ohio State, you would see the fear in the eyes of all Michigan players coaches and especially the fans.

[@johnmoore7281]

I can't believe no one is mentioning the horrible under throw INT by Davis w/ a wide open TE in the end zone and UofM getting stopped on a 4 and inches from inside the 5. Michigan was beating themselves just as bad as OSU

[@chancebrock1524]

The money they pay you can’t be worth having to deal with Gus Johnson

[@TimAntoine]

Joel ! The problem , in my humble opinion , is the Offensive Line . When that center went down in practice on November 18th , things changed . After already losing their best Tackle against Oregon . The backup during the Nebraska game , the center really hurt . During the Michigan game the ball was nearly rolled back to the QB on several snaps . Kelly had no confidence in play calling and Howard was rushed .

[@DylanInAlbuquerque]

Gus has been losing it for years now. Last season he called a missed field goal "incomplete."

[@gregj831]

Whatever was going through Ryan Day and Chip Kelly's minds in that game may never be fully known. It was as if the cumulative nightmares of all of those blown games vs Michigan in the mid-90s coalesced into this one game in 2024. Gotta tip my hat to Michigan Head Coach Sherrone Moore for motivating his team like he did and to his D-Line because they dominated like no other D-Line I've ever seen.

[@christianlibertarian5488]

From the second half of the Indiana game right through the end of this one, the Michigan defense was an absolute brick wall. I strongly agree with Joel on this point.

[@jserv9421]

Yes..I think Wink finally figured it out..Instead of blitzing, trust that your DL can do it's job.

[@gregj831]

I kept telling my friends about how good Michigan's D-Line was but I never envisioned 2 missed field goals and 2 picks from Ohio State. Those were just killers! On one of the interceptions Will Howard was not even pressured. Very strange.

[@brycesolomon8018]

*Michigan drives the length of the field, turns it over on downs at the 3, defense forces a pick* Joel- "Michigan didnt drive the length of the field they only scored on short fields" ORRRRR, Michigan trusted their defense and thats why they played 3rd and 4th down the way they did

[@genghiskhan9269]

Not true. Michigan only had 5 first downs in three quarters and were outlined 255 yards to 133 yards

[@brycesolomon8018]

@genghiskhan9269 the 4th down he's talking about was at the end of an 11 play 72-yard drive that ended up being a turnober on downs at the 3.

[@bmonty1915]

That "draw" that everyone was complaining about was actually a decent play. Oregon and Illinois had burned UM with draw plays earlier in the year. It was a safe playcall that had a good chance of hitting. Blame the fieldgoal kicker for choking.

[@paulmaddreyjr7920]

I been saying the same exact thing. Seems like Day and Kelly wanted to win the toughness battle more than the victory. Bill Walsh pioneer of the west coast offense & those he mentored (Shanahan, Holmgren etc) passed first to set up the run. Additionally Walsh made sure he and the players were LOOSE. He once dressed as a bellhop for example. Ryan seems so tense, tight, likely filtering down to the players. Michigan always seems relaxed, confident, this isn't being talked about. IMO, there's a fine line between respect for the rival, and obsession to the point of overthinking the game. There's a reliable source(Kirk Barton buckeye scoop) revealing the players called a players only meeting w/Coach Day, which was heated, and shockingly Coach Day doubled down on the excessive running game plan. WOW

[@swiiishgin1515]

Days qbs play just how he acts, nervous. He outthinks himself everytime and I love it. Ohio Soft University

[@derekbell9610]

Joel this is a super technical explanation of how Ohio simply is soft 😂

[@barneby_jones]

Joel, for the most part, I like your commentary and your videos -- but wow... your buddy Gus needs to send an apology to the Michigan players and staff for some comments during his commentary. Very unprofessional.

[@michaeljones436]

Agreed... Gus has become a huge "Rooster Vacuum" if you get my drift!!

[@YooperHatesOhioState]

Gus loves his buckeyes

[@jonnydent825]

World Famous

[@MillwallMike]

@@jonnydent825barf

[@ChuckCheese1]

Great, fair analysis. Many people are expressing similar things, but this is the clearest and most eloquent breakdown I have seen. Thank you. I would ask for you to get Gus to calm down a bit, but we all know that is impossible. Go Blue and good luck to the Buckeyes in the playoff.

[@Blahzay-m84]

Excellent analysis, thank you young man.

[@s.w.6877]

Joel always incorrectly calls Will Johnson as “Will Howard”

[@stevej7425]

I heard that also.

[@MillwallMike]

Joel is a fraud and his hubris is MASSIVE. A legend only to his family😂😂😂

[@showtimevegas]

Joe stop it all year u said Michigan was going lose vs Ohio st because of the roster

[@jimwynn6421]

The best analysis of "The Game" that I have seen yet. Thanks, Joel!

[@brianwilkerson3234]

Joel. We marched down the field 72 yards before we threw the int in end zone. Also Will Howard got jacked up after that hit by Page. He was never the same after that

[@blood55528]

He laughed when Warren threw that redzone int

[@s.w.6877]

Joel, I’m being dead serious. Gus needs to go. His blatant hatred for UofM makes the broadcast un-listenable.

[@partymamba]

Joel you should definitely distance yourself from "The World Famous Gus" before he drags you down with him. He's making himself look like a fool. No one from the state of Michigan likes or respects him and for good reasons too. Joel you are far better then Gus. Leave Gus before the state of Michigan leaves you. There is still time to keep your credibility intact. Go Blue!

[@robertwinkler8444]

Joel Klatt is really good. Mite be the best analyst in the business. Think he needs a better partner than Gus Johnson...Just my take🤷🏻‍♂

[@edwardsabo8368]

Let’s run it on 3rd & 10… Brilliant 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂😂 Now go win a national title..🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@Rasputin4747]

Joel... Can you tell Gus to chill? I thought he was a detoiter... He's about to lose his city pass. Thanks.

[@built2chill_]

I think it’s clear that Day was so obsessed with the stat that for the last 20 matchups the team that had more rush yds won the game so he felt the need to run more than he should’ve. Is there a coach in cfb with a greater inferiority complex than that guy?

[@CETGale]

@CETGale 0 seconds ago Day and Ohio ST is SOFT as Fk...........

[@mkwy8782]

That is right...he is pathologically insecure.

[@nishreddy9687]

Love the analysis - FYI, this video cuts off before the end of your analysis. Full analysis of The Game is on the 55 minute full episode. Go Blue 😎

[@chuckdickey-kk8xv344e]

Best interpretation of what the OSU coaches were going for on the internet!

[@wolves1901]

That is crazy . Three different DC the last three years.

[@jacobyization]

I really enjoy your takes and broadcast, Joel. But I'll admit, you and Gus were both extremely bias towards OSU. I get that they're the #2 team in the country and it's all about marketing, but it was very one-sided. Kirk H. played there and has been more neutral in his broadcasts. I really hope you both take the comments to heart and change the mindset.

[@apw5076]

Normally Joel Klattbsays a lot of things I agree with. But I wholeheartedly disagree with his assertion that OsuS defense is “really good.” News flash. Michigans offense is awful. A really good defense holds us to 0 lol

[@brianlinton910]

Without the defense giving them the ball on the two, Kirk Campbell was in a close race of incompetence with Chip.

[@wolves1901]

Maybe the wind affected the passing game more than we thought. My dog Ripley turns 4 January 29th. She has never lost a osu game lol.

[@AllThingsKy506]

Love the comments keeping you, mostly Gus accountable for the way y’all called the game. Kind of despicable but I may be biased too

[@wherecar54]

Excellent, excellent analysis.

[@compleatmeadmaker]

Yes, The Wolverines got the ball first and goal inside the 5 after an interception, but that was right after Michigan had turned the ball over on downs inside the 5 after driving the length of the field. Michigan almost precisely picked up right where they left off. Michigan had figured out how to run an offense with the tools that they had at Indiana (had the ball with the chance to win at the end of the game), and then against Northwestern (50-6). They controlled time of possession in the first half in the Horseshoe. Michigan made clutch 4Q plays like the catch by Peyton O'Leary, and Mullings moved the ball when they needed it. Ohio State (Day/Kelly) freaked out about the perimeter after that pick. And honestly, Michigan and now Sherrone live in Ryan Day's head. That fear and panic flows down to the team like a river. It will be very difficult for Ohio to win next year in the Big House.

[@matthewknoght6816]

Michigan won with there offensive line and defensive line. They wore them down. Ohio couldn't block mason Graham or kg. Offensive line wore them down. Michigan had 170 rushing yards. Will Howard is mediocre at best and Michigan d line made it difficult. He had someone in his face every throw.

[@Zynmasta70]

Gus is the most unlikeable commentator in sports history

[@Yoowhatup1]

No joe buck and probably some random crocket announcer that nobody's heard of is probably more hated

[@kbkingdom2855]

You spent the whole game riding OSU nuts and ended up with some in your mount Joel so GO BKUE

[@nickpatrick7021]

I think you're dead on in saying that the game was played on Michigan's terms. It's like the Brawl In Montreal. Sugar Ray Leonard never should have stood there trading with Roberto Duran. All that being said, the Michigan DBs played their best game of the season. Aamir Hall is a future star

[@Seveneleven44]

Gus johnson is bad at his job no matter what game he calls. Strongly disliked amongst the nation.

[@sabertwings7958]

If Gus does this game next year, the volume goes to zero. I don’t need to hear him or Joel.

[@ballhawk387]

Michigan has superior strength and conditioning to any CFB team I'm aware of. They have *owned* the late going in big games, by and large. And the key? Rest and recovery, between very intense workouts, and the day before games. Probably no team emphasizes rest and recovery more than the Wolverines. They go in fresher, substitute often where feasible, and outlast their opponents.

[@dylanpate968]

Love your stuff favorite on KZbin! Go Michigan & I like your Dad hat

[@Gemni65]

Ohio can not quit crying 😭

[@tyronpouncey5985]

This is pretty much an 18min video of Joel Klatt finding a logical excuse of why OSU loss. This is a full on excuse tangent 😂

[@tonyd9240]

Hey 👋 Joel K. 🤔 How about just being a color commentator & not being so obvious who you wanted to win in OHIO St.😂 💙 Go Blue 💙 🏈

[@BigLar56321]

No Will Johnson - not Will “Howard”. 3:21. Also, take exception to your claim that Michigan did nothing on offense. Drove the field 2x. Once stopped on 4th (barely) due to a less than great play call. Other ended by bad throw/interception. Should have had points out of each. Finally, you guys didn’t have your best day in the booth either - particularly your over-excitable and irritating partner Gus, who’s bad take on the melee post-game was historic and a joke.