Historical Facts : For the first time since 1988-89 Michigan has beaten Ohio state on the road in Columbus in football, Men’s basketball, hockey and baseball in the same school year..Full details below 👇👇👇

In a feat not seen in over three decades, the University of Michigan has achieved a rare and remarkable sweep over archrival Ohio State — and not just in one sport. For the first time since the 1988–89 academic year, Michigan has defeated Ohio State **in Columbus** in football, men’s basketball, hockey, and baseball — all within the same school year.

This historic sweep symbolizes a resurgence across Michigan’s athletic programs and a possible shift in the tide of one of college sports’ most storied rivalries.

The sweep began in the fall with perhaps the most significant of the four wins — a football victory at Ohio Stadium, known as “The Horseshoe.” On November 25, 2023, the Wolverines emerged with a 30–24 win in front of a hostile Columbus crowd.

It was Michigan’s third consecutive win over the Buckeyes, but the first in Columbus since 2000. With stakes including a Big Ten title and a College Football Playoff berth, the win underscored the Wolverines’ dominance under head coach Jim Harbaugh and marked a significant turning point in the modern era of “The Game.

Following football’s lead, Michigan’s men’s basketball team traveled to Columbus and secured a dramatic 76–72 victory over Ohio State in February 2024. The win snapped a multi-year losing streak in Value City Arena and offered a bright spot in a rebuilding season under head coach Dusty May.

The Wolverines, playing with grit and poise, overcame a raucous crowd and late Buckeye rally to hang on for a critical rivalry win. It was a morale booster and an early sign that Michigan’s program is ready to re-enter the national conversation.

January saw Michigan’s hockey team claim a thrilling overtime victory over the Buckeyes on Ohio ice. The Wolverines, long a national powerhouse in college hockey, edged Ohio State 4–3 in a tightly contested game that showcased the intensity and skill of both squads.

The win was especially meaningful given the fierce rivalry and postseason implications. It reaffirmed Michigan’s status as a dominant force in the Big Ten and helped fuel their NCAA tournament résumé.

Perhaps the most under-the-radar but no less significant win came on the baseball field in April 2024. The Wolverines traveled to Bill Davis Stadium and notched a 7–5 victory in a key Big Ten matchup.

In a sport where home-field advantage plays a major role and rivalry games often turn into emotional showdowns, Michigan’s baseball win put the final stamp on a rare all-sport road sweep.

The last time Michigan accomplished this feat was during the 1988–89 academic year — a golden era for Wolverine athletics. That season featured legendary coaches like Bo Schembechler, Red Berenson, and Bill Frieder, and culminated in Michigan’s first (and only) NCAA men’s basketball national championship.

The fact that it took 35 years to replicate this level of across-the-board success in Columbus speaks to both the difficulty of winning in enemy territory and the renewed competitiveness of Michigan athletics.

While rivalry wins in individual sports are always celebrated, achieving a four-sport sweep on the road is a statement of institutional strength. It reflects not only the talent of the athletes and quality of coaching across programs but also the alignment of a university determined to win — everywhere.

For Michigan fans, the 2023–24 school year will be remembered as a banner moment in the school’s storied rivalry with Ohio State. For the Buckeyes, it’s a wake-up call — and a motivation to return fire.

One thing is certain: the Michigan-Ohio State rivalry remains as fierce as ever. But in 2023–24, the Wolverines owned Columbus.