Daily Buckeye Blitz: Michigan Killers: How Chris Olave Became a Star Against Michigan

Michigan made Chris Olave a star. The Ohio State receiver entered the 2018 rivalry game with only five career catches and no touchdowns. He left with two 24-yard touchdown receptions and a blocked punt that Sevyn Banks returned for another score in the Buckeyes' 62–39 demolition of Michigan. One year later, Olave burned the Wolverines for a 57-yard touchdown in Ann Arbor. Across Ohio State's 2018 and 2019 victories, he caught four passes for 116 yards—and three of those four receptions went for touchdowns. In this edition of Michigan Killers, we revisit Olave's unforgettable freshman breakout, his 2019 deep strike, Michigan's cancellation of the 2020 game and the painful 2021 loss that ended his rivalry career at 2–1. Which Olave moment against Michigan was the best: the two touchdown catches, the blocked punt or the 57-yard score? Subscribe for quick, no-nonsense Ohio State football talk every day. Monday, August 10, 2026   Join Kalshi and Get $10 Subscribe to the Podcast 📺 Watch On YouTube https://www.youtube.com/thebuckeyecast LIKE 👍 and SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube channel  https://www.youtube.com/@TheBuckeyeCast?sub_confirmation=1 Questions or Comments? Call or text at 614-414-2274 Email at [email protected]    ⭐️ Find Us Here https://linktr.ee/thebuckeyecast