Forcier has five turnovers in Michigan's sixth straight loss to OSU

Tate Forcier looked every bit of a true freshman in Saturday’s 21-10 loss to Ohio State in front of nearly 111,000 people in the Big House.

Forcier threw four interceptions, including two in the red zone. But his biggest turnover was a fumble without any contact in the end zone as the Buckeye defense recovered it for a touchdown.

Ohio State clinched the big ten title outright with the victory. Michigan clinched consecutive losing seasons for the first time since 1962-63, and failing to reach a bowl game, again.

Greg Robinson and the Wolverine defense played their best game of the season, holding the No.10 Buckeyes to 14 points.

On Michigan’s first offensive possession, Forcier fumbled the ball in the end zone, and Buckeye defender Cameron Heyward recovered to give Ohio State an early 7-0 lead. Later in the quarter, fifth-year senior Jason Olesnavage missed a 24-yard field goal.

In the second quarter, Olesnavage got Michigan their first points of the game as he connected on a 46-yard field goal, trimming the deficit to four. Ohio State added seven more points in the second quarter on a Brandon Saine touchdown run as they enjoyed a 14-3 halftime lead.

On the opening possession of the third quarter, the Wolverine offense moved the ball against the suffocating Buckeye defense, as Forcier connected with Vincent Smith for an 18-yard touchdown pass, now trailing 14-10. Ohio State answered with a touchdown drive of their own as Brandon Herron scored giving the Buckeyes a 21-10 lead.

Ohio State’s defense stymied Forcier and the Wolverine offense the remainder of the game, as Jim Tressel improved to 8-1 against Michigan, and 2-0 against Rich Rodriguez. Another long off season awaits Michigan fans as they failed to reach a bowl game for the second straight season after appearing in 33 straight bowl games.