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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 called for an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty for making dangerous contact with an official in the first quarter.
When the Wolverines forced a third down, a referee spoke to Barham, but Barham in turn became aggressive. Barham moved his head forward and made 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, Mich., Oct. 18, 2025. The Wolverines won the game 24-7. (Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images)
That 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 snap 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 during the second half against the Wisconsin Badgers at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Mich., Oct. 4, 2025. (Rick Osentoski/Imagn Images)
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Michigan is coming off the biggest upset in the rivalry’s history when, as a three-touchdown underdog, they went to Columbus and won 13-10.
After the game, Michigan players planted a UM flag at midfield, leading to 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, Mich., Nov. 1, 2025. (Raj Mehta/Getty Images)
Michigan leads the season series, 62-51-6. Michigan’s four straight wins have come after losing 15 of the previous 16 times.
