The Wolverines have won four straight games over Ohio State, a stretch that began in 2021 with Michigan’s run as Big Ten champions and continued in recent years. Even last year, with Michigan an uncharacteristic 6-5 in Moore’s first season at the helm, the Wolverines pulled off a stunning victory in Columbus.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State football enters The Game vs. Michigan as a heavy favorite for the second straight year. The Buckeyes are 12.5-point road favorites for Saturday’s game, according to DraftKings. Kickoff is slated for 12 p.m. Eastern with the game airing on FOX.

Michigan is 3-0 in the Big Ten Championship Game, having won three straight titles in 2021, 2022, and 2023. Oregon defeated Penn State 45-37 in last year’s conference title game.

Forty-five points and zero turnovers later, Michigan posted its best offensive performance since a Week 2 rout of Central Michigan.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Poking holes in Ohio State for the last 10 weeks has felt a bit like nitpicking. The Buckeyes are 11-0 and have played just a single one-score game (Aug. 30 vs. Texas). They have the best defense in the sport, a Heisman Trophy quality quarterback and clearly the best wide receiver tandem — when healthy.

Michigan is back in action on Saturday and there is plenty at stake in this game. While some believe the Wolverines could falter against Maryland due to injurie

At 8-2, the Wolverines are ranked at No. 18 in the most recent College Football Playoff ranking, where the top 12 teams at the end of the season will earn a trip to the playoff. That means Michigan still has some work to do to climb into contention, but its road to the playoff is pretty clear.

Ohio State football should plan to play with its foot on the pedal. But if its offense struggles, the Buckeyes are still built to win.

Reaction from Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day and tight end Max Klare as well as analysis from Bill Conley after OSU takes down the Scarlet Knights to improve to 11-0 heading into Michigan week.