Ohio State's controversial touchdown in win vs. Michigan causes stir on social media

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Jeremiah Smith celebrated his 20th birthday in epic fashion Saturday with a huge touchdown against Michigan in Ohio State's 27-9 victory, but it didn't come without controversy.

Smith's 35-yard touchdown and the PAT in the second quarter put Ohio State up 10-3, but he appeared to bobble the ball near the goal line.

It was never quite clear whether Smith lost possession before crossing the pylon, but it was clear that he didn't regain it until after stepping out of bounds beyond it.

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Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) catches a touchdown pass in front of Michigan Wolverines defensive back Zeke Berry (10) at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Mich., Nov. 29, 2025. (Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch/USA Today Network via Imagn Images)

A fumble by the offense that goes out of bounds in the end zone results in a touchback. The officials reviewed it, but the call was upheld, leading to social media outcry.

Perhaps the touchdown didn't matter quite that much considering Michigan failed to find the end zone all day, but it was a clear turning point in the game.

Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) catches a pass against the Michigan Wolverines in the first half at Michigan Stadium Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025 in Ann Arbor, Mich. (Samantha Madar/Columbus Dispatch/USA Today Network via Imagn Images)

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Michigan kicked another field goal after Smith's score, but the Buckeyes marched down the field again to end the first half with a touchdown by Brandon Innis to go up