Michigan 45, Ohio State 23

Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy gets a hug from head coach Jim Harbaugh after the 45-23 win over Ohio State.

Michigan defensive back Makari Paige celebrates after an interception during the fourth quarter.

Michigan defensive back Mike Sainristil mimics the “O” sign of Ohio State during the final minutes of the 45-23 win.

Michigan linebacker Mike Morris is hugged by the fans after the 45-23 win over Ohio State.

Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy gets a hug from head coach Jim Harbaugh after the 45-23 win over Ohio State.

Michigan's Taylor Upshaw (91) celebrates his interception in the fourth quarter against Ohio State.

Michigan running back Donovan Edwards scores on a 75-yard run in the fourth quarter.

Michigan linebacker Mike Morris is hugged by the fans after the 45-23 win over Ohio State.

Ohio State's Chad Ray is tackled by several members of the Michigan defense during the first quarter.

Ohio State safety Ronnie Hickman received a pass interference penalty on this play with Michigan wide receiver Ronnie Bell during the fourth quarter.

Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the fourth quarter.

The Michigan flag is waved after a touchdown during the fourth quarter.

Ohio State safety Lathan Ransom, right, received a pass interference penalty on this play with Michigan wide receiver Cornelius Johnson and Ohio State cornerback JK Johnson during the fourth quarter.

Michigan running back Donovan Edwards and quarterback J.J. McCarthy celebrate after Edwards scored a touchdown during the fourth quarter .

Michigan's Cornelius Johnson (6) evades Ohio State's Jack Sawyer (33) on this long touchdown reception in the second quarter.

Michigan fans go crazy in the final moments of a 45-23 win over Ohio State.

Michigan's Cornelius Johnson (6) celebrates his long touchdown reception in the second quarter.

Michigan wide receiver Cornelius Johnson catches his second touchdown pass of the second quarter.

Michigan wide receiver Cornelius Johnson runs into the end zone after catching his second touchdown pass of the second quarter.

Michigan wide receiver Cornelius Johnson runs into the end zone after catching his second touchdown pass of the second quarter.

Michigan tight end Colston Loveland dives into the end zone for a touchdown while being defended by Ohio State safety Lathan Ransom during the third quarter.

Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh celebrates with offensive lineman Trevor Keegan during the third quarter.

Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy looks for an open man during the third quarter.

Michigan running back Donovan Edwards runs the ball during the third quarter.

Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy runs the ball in for a touchdown during the fourth quarter.

Ohio State wide receiver Julian Fleming hauls in a pass while being defended by Michigan defensive back DJ Turner during the fourth quarter.

Michigan fans cheer together during the fourth quarter.

Michigan defensive back Rod Moore almost had an interception on a pass intended for Ohio State cornerback Jyaire Brown during the fourth quarter.

Michigan running back Donovan Edwards celebrates as he crossed into the end zone for a touchdown during the fourth quarter.

Michigan linebacker Taylor Upshaw (91) celebrates after intercepting a pass during the fourth quarter.

Michigan linebacker Taylor Upshaw (91) celebrates after intercepting a pass during the fourth quarter.

Michigan linebacker Taylor Upshaw (91) celebrates after intercepting a pass during the fourth quarter.

Michigan running back Donovan Edwards runs for an 85-yard touchdown during the fourth quarter.

Michigan running back Donovan Edwards runs for an 85-yard touchdown during the fourth quarter.

Michigan running back Donovan Edwards runs for an 85-yard touchdown during the fourth quarter.

Michigan running back Donovan Edwards runs for an 85-yard touchdown during the fourth quarter.

Michigan defensive back Makari Paige runs with the ball after an interception during the fourth quarter.

Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy throws a pass during the first quarter.

Michigan wide receiver Ronnie Bell makes a catch during the first quarter.

Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy received an intentional grounding penalty on this play while being tackled by Ohio State linebacker Cody Simon during the first quarter.

Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy received an intentional grounding penalty on this play while being tackled by Ohio State linebacker Cody Simon during the first quarter.

Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh yells out to his players during the first quarter.

Ohio State tight end Cade Stover is tackled by Michigan defensive back Will Johnson during the second quarter.

Ohio State tight end Cade Stover is tackled by Michigan wide receiver Will Rolapp, top and Michigan defensive back Rod Moore during the second quarter.

Michigan linebacker Jaylen Harrell tackles Ohio State running back Dallan Hayden during the second quarter.

Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud throws a pass during the first quarter.

Ohio State's Emeka Egbuka (2) catches the game's first touchdown as he's covered by Michigan's Mike Sainristil (0) in the first quarter.

Ohio State offensive lineman Donovan Jackson lifts wide receiver Emeka Egbuka after Egbuka scored a touchdown during the first quarter.

The two teams mix it up during a scuffle in the second quarter.

Michigan running back Blake Corum takes his turn during drills before the game against Ohio State.

Michigan fan Hank Hogan, of Angola, Indiana, is outnumbered by Ohio State fans while watching the Fox Big Noon Kickoff before the game.

Tim Visser, of Grand Rapids, and his 13-year-old grandson Tryson Smallegan hang out with an Ohio State fan before the game.

Michigan running back Donovan Edwards sits quietly in one of the end zones before the game against Ohio State.

Michigan defensive back Rod Moore and the rest of the Wolverines come out onto the field for the start of a game at Ohio State.

Michigan comes out of its locker room for pregame warm-ups.

Michigan running back Blake Corum (2) walks onto the field with head coach Jim Harbaugh.

Michigan running back Donovan Edwards catches a pass during pregame warm-ups.

Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh keeps an eye on his players before the game.

Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy throws a pass before the game.

It remains unclear whether Michigan leading rusher Blake Corum, who will miss the national semifinal game while he recovers from knee surgery, will return to Michigan next season or head to the NFL.

Michigan running back Blake Corum participates in pregame warm-ups.

Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy walks through the field before the game against Ohio State.

Michigan place kicker Jake Moody walks into the stadium before the game against Ohio State.

Former Michigan tight end Jake Butt and athletic director Warde Manuel chat before the game.