Finally, it’s almost here. After 364 days of Michigan fans, players and coaches gloating about beating Ohio State last season, the Buckeyes get a chance to make the universe right again when they host the Wolverines at home in the ‘Shoe on Saturday afternoon.
The stakes don’t really get any bigger. The winner takes the Big Ten East crown outright and punches its ticket to the Big Ten Championship game, and likely the College Football Playoff. It’s No. 2 vs. No 3 with both teams coming in with unblemished records they hope to keep intact.
The oddsmakers have Ohio State favored by about a touchdown in the early odds release, but if you’ve been on this planet long enough, you know that in an all-timer of a rivalry game like this — anything goes.
Here at Buckeyes Wire, we think OSU has the better skill, the better team, and better coaching. We believe Ohio State will prevail when it’s all said and done on the banks of the Olentangy, Here are five reasons the Buckeyes beat the Wolverines on Saturday.