Tag: Ohio State vs. Michigan

Five things we learned from Michigan’s throttling of Ohio State in the second half

If you’re still alive and kicking, here are five depressing things we took from Ohio State’s embarrassing loss to Michigan on Saturday. #GoBucks

Things looked great for a while, but Ohio State shot itself in the foot far too often and fell apart in the second half. The result is a second straight embarrassing loss to the rival from up north, Michigan. The Wolverines put the throttle down in the second half and beat the Buckeyes, 45-23.

It’s the first loss of the season for Ohio State, but it’s a crucial one that will keep the Buckeyes out of Indianapolis and likely out of the College Football Playoff.

At the end of the day, a season in Columbus is measured by championships and wins against Michigan, and it’s now two straight years Ohio State and Ryan Day have failed to get that done.

We like to reflect upon what we saw each Ohio State football game, and here are five depressing and troubling things we saw in the game on Saturday — read at your own peril.

See Marvelous Marvin set social media on fire with TD catch vs. Michigan

See Marvelous Marvin set social media on fire with TD catch #GoBucks

The Ohio State Buckeyes are in a tight one with the Michigan Wolverines to the tune of 20-17 and C.J. Stroud has had all day to pass completing 17 of his 24 attempts for 191 yards and two touchdowns. Marvin Harrison Jr. has had a decent day with three receptions for 79 yards and a touchdown so far.

Ohio State was losing and very much looking like they were going to let this game slip away before Stroud found Harrison for the 42 yards touchdown pass that gave them the lead before the half. Let’s take a dive into what social media had to say about the connection to give the Buckeyes the momentum back heading into halftime.

See Emeka Egbuka get Ohio State on the board and social media reactions

Watch Emeka Egbuka give Ohio State the lead on the Buckeye opening drive. #GoBucks

Well, that didn’t take long. Ohio State marched down the field handing Michigan a balanced diet of both the run and pass. On third and goal, C.J. Stroud found Emeka Egbuka on a crossing route in the endzone while Michigan defenders were focused on Marvin Harrison Jr.

Pick your poison I guess.

It was the start the Buckeyes needed with the Wolverines choosing to defer to the second half. Miyan Willams started the game and then Chip Trayanum spelled him to get some big runs as well.

Now time to see how healthy Blake Corum is as the Buckeyes head to defense.

Check out the touchdown catch and then see the social media reactions.

Final thoughts before Ohio State vs. Michigan

Some final thoughts before Ohio State and Michigan kick things off! #GoBucks #TheGame

It’s game day folks, and it’s a big one. Ohio State host Michigan in the next installment of “The Game” and the stakes literally couldn’t be any higher for a college football contest. The winner goes to Indianapolis for the Big Ten Championship game and probably secures a spot in the College Football Playoff.

We’ve dissected this one from almost every angle you can think of, but thought we’d provide a stream of consciousness and random thoughts heading into the matchup just hours before the game.

Some of our thoughts you may not have thought of yourself, and some might be new, snarky, and a little off the wall.

Here are our final thoughts before the Buckeyes and Wolverines kick things off at High Noon.

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Ohio State football vs. Michigan: Stream, injury report, broadcast info for Saturday

Looking for how to watch ‘The Game’ between Ohio State and Michigan Saturday? Here’s how to find it along with key players and injury information. #TheGame #GoBucks

Well, here we go. After a year of hearing about the first loss to Michigan in nearly a decade, it’s time for the Ohio State football team to try and get the universe back in balance.

As always, this one will have national interest, but there’s even more buildup this year because of the ramifications it’ll have with the College Football Playoff. It’s a top-three matchup with No. 2 Ohio State hosting No. 3 Michigan, and the winner will be included in a ton more fun in the weeks ahead.

We know you’ll be tuned into this one, and because of that, we’ve got everything you need to know to find ‘The Game.’ Whether you want to watch, stream, or just get to know some key players and injury news, we have it covered.

Let’s have a fun ride and here’s to hoping for a scarlet-and gray-colored kind of day.

Michigan running back Blake Corum injury status updated for Ohio State

We have our answer on whether or not Michigan running back Blake Corum will play against Ohio State. How do you feel about this development? #GoBucks #TheGame

Probably the biggest question surrounding the leadup to ‘The Game’ between Ohio State and Michigan has been the health of Wolverines running back Blake Corum. He suffered a knee injury against Illinois last week and had to leave the game in the first half, immediately grabbing at his knee in distress.

Corum attempted to come back into the game early in the second half and was seen struggling to test it out before re-entering but only appeared in one play before sitting out the rest of the game.

Well, we now appear to have our answer as to whether the Heisman candidate will be available against the Buckeyes and it appears as though he will indeed play, as first reported by ESPN’s Pete Thamel.

Probably of more importance of course is exactly how effective Corum will be. According to the report, the medical staff will continue to monitor Corum but we at least know that he’s going to give it a go.

We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again — we want Michigan (and both teams really) — at their best for this annual Donnybrook.

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Ohio State vs. Michigan preview central

All of our preview pieces for The Game in one spot. #GoBucks #TheGame

It’s game day for The Game, and it’s one of the biggest between the two old rivals ever. It’s a winner-take-all scenario for the Big Ten East crown, trip to Indy for the Big Ten Championship game, and likely spot in the College Football Playoff.

From the beginning of the week when the odds were first released, to the press conferences leading into the game from Jim Harbaugh and Ryan Day, to reasons why Ohio State and Michigan both could have an advantage, and more, we’ve brought you plenty of angles on this one, including our main preview that goes through keys to the game, important players, and a prediction.

Each OSU game week, so that you don’t have to search far and wide for all of the preview pieces on this free Buckeye homer site, we categorize and index them all in one spot so you can scroll and find the articles you want.

So, here it is — our Ohio State vs. Michigan preview central.

Five reasons Michigan could give Ohio State some problems in The Game Saturday

Michigan could give Ohio State everything it can handle on Saturday. Here are five reasons the Wolverines could be a problem.

Saturday is a day full of great college football matchups, but, by far, the marquis game across the country will be No. 2 Ohio State vs. No. 3 Michigan. There are a lot of trophies and confetti on the line with two undefeated teams duking it out for conference supremacy, and we’ll be here to bring you all the coverage leading up to, during and after the game.

There are injury concerns on both sidelines, but make no mistake, the Wolverines will provide a formidable challenge for the Buckeyes with the winner having earned the right to be called a champion.

Michigan will be the most skilled, physical, and confident team Ohio State has played all year, and it wouldn’t be surprising at all for this one to come down to the fourth quarter. In fact, it’s probably expected.

Here are five reasons the Wolverines could give the Buckeyes some problems on Saturday afternoon.

Five reasons Ohio State will beat Michigan in The Game Saturday

We give you five reasons Ohio State will win The Game over Michigan.

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.

Ohio State vs. Michigan Buckeyes Wire staff predictions

Our writers (and one from across the field) take turns predicting the score and outcome of the massive matchup between Ohio State and Michigan Saturday. #TheGame

We’re about to witness one of the most anticipated Ohio State vs. Michigan football games in the history of the greatest rivalry in all of sports. That alone makes Saturday an epic showdown between the No. 2 and No. 3 team in the College Football Playoff rankings. A win punches a ticket to the four-team playoff for one of the two bluebloods.

There are a ton of layers to peel back in this one with injury notes, offseason talking, the revenge factor from last season for the Buckeyes, and so much more. In fact, there’s so much, we’ve been cranking out the content and will continue to do so to get you ready for a truly historic matchup colored scarlet and gray with a little maize and blue sprinkled in.

One of the things we like to do every week is ask our writers to predict the outcome of the Ohio State game coming to a television, stadium, or streaming device near you that weekend, and you can bet we’re not going to skip out on this one.

Here is how Phil, Mark and Josh see the massive clash between Ohio State and Michigan shaking out on Saturday. We even add in a prediction from behind enemy lines with Wolverines Wire’s Trent Knoop to balance things out.