It takes quite a bit of arrogance to simply dub your rivalry “The Game,” but it’s truly staggering just how often the Thanksgiving weekend matchup between Michigan and Ohio State provides us with a classic football game that has massive implications on the national picture.
This year’s iteration was no different as a battle between unbeaten squads and top-three teams came down to the wire. It wasn’t the Wolverines blowout we’ve seen the past two seasons, but even Jim Harbaugh-less, they held on at home in a tight game to capture the Big Ten East crown and likely secure a College Football Playoff spot.
That was by far the most consequential result of Rivalry Week as the top group of teams mostly held on for wins, though some were a bit close for comfort.
As we turn our attention to a championship weekend with clear CFP stakes, here are the winners and losers from the final week of the regular season.