Daily Buckeye Blitz: Michigan Killers: Jack Tatum and the Revenge of 1970

Jack Tatum's three Ohio State–Michigan games told the story of a rivalry changing forever. As a sophomore in 1968, Tatum forced a fumble and ripped a completed pass away for an interception as the Buckeyes crushed Michigan 50–14. One year later, he experienced the stunning 24–12 upset in Ann Arbor that launched the Ten Year War. Then came the Revenge Crusade of 1970. With both teams undefeated and untied, Tatum helped Ohio State hold Michigan to just 37 rushing yards in a 20–9 victory that sent the Buckeyes back to the Rose Bowl. This edition of Michigan Killers revisits the position that made Tatum so dangerous, the freshman rule that delayed his varsity debut, the pain of 1969 and the defensive masterpiece that delivered revenge one year later. Which Tatum performance against Michigan stands out more: the takeaways in 1968 or the 37-yard shutdown in 1970? Subscribe for quick, no-nonsense Ohio State football talk every day. Friday, August 14, 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