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Jeremiah Smith touchdown catch creates controversy after near fumble at goal line
- Ohio State expanded its lead to 10-6 on Jeremiah Smith’s 35-yard TD catch after a goal-line review.
- The play was upheld after a review, keeping the touchdown for Smith and the Buckeyes.
- Jaishawn Barham drew an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty for contacting an official in the first quarter.
- The penalty gave Ohio State automatic first down, altering the drive's trajectory.
- A Buckeyes drive later resulted in a one-yard scoring run by Julian Sayin, followed by a review.
- The disputed drive continued after a false start penalty and ended with a field goal.
- The controversial sequence centered on the goal-line call and the ensuing review.
- Michigan’s Jaishawn Barham argued with the referee before the unsportsmanlike call.
- Fox Sports’ Joel Klatt commented on Barham’s punishment as fortunate to avoid ejection.
- The article highlights rivalry tension and ongoing debate over officiating this game.
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