dave adolph served as honorary captain for both michigan and ohio state. the game marked the 11th time that michigan and ohio state took the field both in the nation's top-five rankings; and is just the second time that both programs were ranked in the nation's top three. the other was the no. 1 vs. no. 2 matchup in 2006 at ohio stadium. the game also marked the first overtime in the michigan-ohio state rivalry. michigan's defense recorded a season-best eight sacks against ohio state. it is the program's most since posting nine against notre dame on september 15, 2007. the wolverines have recorded at least three sacks in each of the last four games. wide receiver amara darboh surpassed the 2,000-yard receiving milestone in the contest. darboh caught eight passes for 68 receiving yards, upping his career total to 2,026. darboh has recorded a reception in 32 consecutive games, earning a share of the fourth spot among michigan's all-time leaders in the category. he is tied with marquise walker (1998–2001).