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5 things we learned from Michigan football win in ‘The Game’ — the most important ever

By Chris Peterson

Michigan receiver Roman Wilson and acting head coach/offensive coordinator Sherrone Moore celebrate Wilson's touchdown catch against Ohio State during the first half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023.
Michigan receiver Roman Wilson and acting head coach/offensive coordinator Sherrone Moore celebrate Wilson's touchdown catch against Ohio State during the first half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023. /
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Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy celebrates the 30-24 win over Ohio State with an interview on the field with Fox Sports’ Jenny Taft at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023. /

J.J. McCarthy is a Michigan legend

The numbers aren’t necessarily eye-popping, but Michigan football wouldn’t have won ‘The Game’ without the elite quarterback play of J.J. McCarthy.

McCarthy’s touchdown pass to Roman Wilson was a thing of beauty and there’s maybe only a handful of quarterbacks in the NFL who could make that throw.

Outside of the rushing yards, the difference in the game was McCarthy. He completed 16-of-20 for 148 yards and a touchdown. He also ran four times for 17 yards, yet his impact was bigger than that.

McCarthy didn’t have any turnovers and will likely finish his career with a 3-0 record against the Buckeyes, and remember, he had a clutch second-half completion to Roman Wilson in 2021.

Jim Harbaugh said he’s the best quarterback in Michigan history and he’s got a chance to prove it.

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