Ohio State entered the November 22, 2018 game at Michigan with a 9-2 record with their eye squarely on their fourth straight Big Ten title. Behind 28 seniors, Ohio State dominated their archrival, 42-7, for their fifth straight win over the Wolverines. OSU outscored the Wolverines 28-0 in the second half after holding just a touchdown lead at the break. Beanie Wells led the Buckeyes with 134 yards rushing.

These Gold Pants were awarded to an eventual starting Defensive Back after Ohio State's fifth straight win over Michigan. The recipient's initials have been blurred digitally to protect his identity.