What will be Ohio State football's uniforms vs. Michigan in 2022?

What jerseys will Ohio State football wear against Michigan Saturday afternoon?

All signs are pointing to the Buckeyes wearing the traditional scarlet jerseys with gray pants donning a white and red stripe down the sides and a gray helmet with with that same red and white stripe down the center with Buckeye leaves on each side.

But devout Ohio State fan LeBron James is making sure the Buckeyes have custom cleats for the Michigan game.

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"Let's go," the Los Angeles Lakers star and Akron native tweeted Tuesday. "Had to (make) sure (my) boys had that (fire) for the weekend."

In September, James gifted the team with custom Beats headphones which mimicked the traditional Ohio State helmet.

Ohio State brought out its 'Blackout' alternate jerseys against Wisconsin

In the Buckeyes' primetime game against Wisconsin Sept. 24, Ohio State brought out its all-black alternate jerseys.

Ohio State has worn these black alternate uniforms three times, earning wins against Michigan State in 2019, Nebraska in 2018 and against Penn State in 2015 when these uniforms were first used.

Ohio State beat Wisconsin 52-21, earning its fourth win of the season and continued a nine-game win streak against the Badgers.

Ohio State football has worn alternate jerseys vs. Michigan

Ohio State has worn its fair share of alternate jerseys against Michigan in recent history.

The first time the Buckeyes wore an alternate jersey was in their 21-10 win against Michigan in 2009.

(NCL_OSU09UM_LAURON 21NOV09) Ohio State's football team makes their way on to the field for their game against Michigan at Michigan University, November 21, 2009. Uniform (Dispatch photo by Neal C. Lauron
(NCL_OSU09UM_LAURON 21NOV09) Ohio State's football team makes their way on to the field for their game against Michigan at Michigan University, November 21, 2009. Uniform (Dispatch photo by Neal C. Lauron

A year later, Ohio State beat Michigan 37-7 wearing scarlet tops and helmets and grey pants.

Ohio State Buckeyes running back Dan Herron (1) runs against the Michigan Wolverines defense in the second half of their NCAA football game at the Ohio Stadium, Novemver 27, 2010. (Dispatch photo by Neal C. Lauron)
Ohio State Buckeyes running back Dan Herron (1) runs against the Michigan Wolverines defense in the second half of their NCAA football game at the Ohio Stadium, Novemver 27, 2010. (Dispatch photo by Neal C. Lauron)

In Ohio State's first win against Michigan with Urban Meyer, the Buckeyes brought out alternate jerseys and won 26-21.

Ohio State Buckeyes defensive back Zach Domicone (16) against Michigan Wolverines at Ohio Stadium on November 24, 2012.  (Columbus Dispatch photo by Adam Cairns)
Ohio State Buckeyes defensive back Zach Domicone (16) against Michigan Wolverines at Ohio Stadium on November 24, 2012. (Columbus Dispatch photo by Adam Cairns)

The Buckeyes brought an all-white look against the Wolverines in 2013's 42-41 win.

Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Chris Fields (80) catches a pass under pressure from Michigan Wolverines safety Josh Furman (14) in the second quarter of the college football game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, MI, Saturday afternoon, November 30, 2013. The Ohio State Buckeyes defeated the Michigan Wolverines 42 - 41. (The Columbus Dispatch / Eamon Queeney)

The Buckeyes donned black helmets in its 30-27 double-overtime win against Michigan in 2016.

A black-and-white jersey combination traveled with Ohio State to Ann Arbor in 2017, beating Michigan 31-20.

Ohio State Buckeyes running back Mike Weber (25) is congratulated after a touchdown by wide receiver Terry McLaurin (83) and quarterback Dwayne Haskins (7) during the second half of Saturday's NCAA Division I football game against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on November 25, 2017.  Ohio State won the game 31-20.
Ohio State Buckeyes running back Mike Weber (25) is congratulated after a touchdown by wide receiver Terry McLaurin (83) and quarterback Dwayne Haskins (7) during the second half of Saturday's NCAA Division I football game against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on November 25, 2017. Ohio State won the game 31-20.

College football rankings 2022

Here's a look at the College Football Playoff's fourth ranking of the 2022 season.

  1. Georgia (11-0)

  2. Ohio State (11-0)

  3. Michigan (11-0)

  4. TCU (11-0)

  5. LSU (9-2)

  6. USC (10-1)

  7. Alabama (9-2)

  8. Clemson (10-1)

  9. Oregon (9-2)

  10. Tennessee (9-2)

  11. Penn State (9-2)

  12. Kansas State (8-3)

  13. Washington (9-2)

  14. Utah (8-3)

  15. Notre Dame 8-3)

  16. Florida State (8-3)

  17. North Carolina (9-2)

  18. UCLA (8-3)

  19. Tulane (9-2)

  20. Ole Miss (8-3)

  21. Oregon Satte (8-3)

  22. UCF (8-3)

  23. Texas (7-4)

  24. Cincinnati (9-2)

  25. Louisville (7-4)

Ohio State football's 2022 schedule

Michigan football's 2022 schedule

  • Sept. 3: Michigan 51, Colorado State 7

  • Sept. 10: Michigan 56, Hawaii 10

  • Sept. 17: Michigan 59, UConn 0

  • Sept. 24: Michigan 34, Maryland 27

  • Oct. 1: Michigan 27, Iowa 14

  • Oct. 8: Michigan 31, Indiana 10

  • Oct. 15: Michigan 41, Penn State 17

  • Oct. 29: Michigan 29, Michigan State 7

  • Nov. 5: Michigan 52, Rutgers 17

  • Nov. 12: Michigan 34, Nebraska 3

  • Nov. 19: Michigan 19, Illinois 17

  • Nov. 26: Michigan vs. Ohio State, Columbus, Ohio, noon

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