The prediction
It seems that each week Ohio State plays a ranked opponent, that particular opponent will be its toughest test to date. No different here as the Buckeyes travel to Ann Arbor.
Michigan players, coaches, and fans are tired of hearing how they can’t get past Ohio State. Who wouldn’t after nearly a two decade dominance? This Michigan team looks different to this point than recent teams of the past. No talk of “revenge tours” just improving week to week.
I expect this to be a good ‘ol fashioned Michigan Ohio State game, with hard hits and momentum changing sides several times.
This will be the second week in a row that the Buckeyes will have to show some resolve as things won’t be as easy as they have coming into the final stretch run. Justin Fields will face more pressure and will have to show more poise than he did against Penn State.
JK Dobbins and the offensive line will wear the Michigan defense down as the game goes into the fourth quarter. Chase Young and company will keep Shea Patterson guessing and get some key turnovers late in the game.
The Bucks win and take one step closer to another Big Ten Championship and College Football Playoff run.
Final Score
Ohio State 34, Michigan 23
Line
Ohio State -9
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