Former Michigan Coordinator Leads Seahawks to Super Bowl Win Over Buckeyes Coach

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A former Michigan Wolverines defensive coordinator, Mike MacDonald, is now the head coach of the Seattle Seahawks and recently led his team to a Super Bowl victory over the squad coached by ex-Buckeye Mike Vrabel. MacDonald's Seahawks have also swept Ohio State in both hockey and basketball, further fueling the long-standing rivalry between the two programs.

Why it matters

The heated rivalry between Michigan and Ohio State extends beyond just football, with the two schools competing intensely across multiple sports. MacDonald's success against his former Big Ten rival Vrabel, as well as sweeping the Buckeyes in other sports, is sure to add more fuel to the fire of this longstanding college sports feud.

The details

In the Super Bowl, MacDonald's Seahawks were able to outmaneuver Vrabel's team, with reports suggesting MacDonald may have stolen some of Vrabel's own game plans or signals. The Seahawks have also recently defeated Ohio State's hockey and basketball teams, cementing their dominance over their rivals to the south.

• The Super Bowl victory over Vrabel's team occurred in February 2026.
• The Seahawks swept Ohio State in hockey and basketball earlier in the 2025-2026 season.

What’s next

The two teams are expected to face off again in the upcoming college football and hockey seasons, continuing their long-standing rivalry.