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Original Title: 75 years ago today, Michigan and Ohio State played in the memorable Snow Bowl, a game played in over 9 inches of snow and winds gusting at nearly 30mph. The two teams combined for a total of 61 yards of offense and 45 punts
Game played November 25, 1950 in Columbus where over 50,000 fans attended.
2.3 inches of snow fell the night before, with another 7.5 inches falling on Saturday during the game.
Temperature at kickoff was 10 degrees. Winds gusting up to 28 mph with a wind chill of -8.
Ohio State/Michigan coaches and ADs met to discuss whether they should play the game. Michigan was willing to forfeit but would not reschedule the game. Ohio State AD Larkins refused to accept the forfeit and so the game was played. The winner would go to the Rose Bowl.
Stats from the game:
Michigan had a total of 27 yards and 0 first downs. They did not complete a single pass.
Ohio State had a total of 34 yards and 3 first downs.
Michigan punted a total of 24 times and Ohio State punted 21 times, both often punting on first or second down and hoping the opponent would make a mistake. For comparison, Michigan in the second half against Ohio State since 2021 (8 total quarters, or two games) has punted a total of two times. Ohio State had a total of 685 punting yards (by its Heisman winner halfback Vic Janowicz) and Michigan had 723 punting yards.
Michigan won the game 9 - 3. All scores came off of blocked punts- a TD and safety by Michigan in the endzone, and a FG by OSU after a blocked punt on Michigan’s 8-yard line.
The win by Michigan led to them going to the Rose Bowl where they defeated Cal 14-6. The loss by Ohio State led to coach Fesler’s resignation and the hiring of Woody Hayes.