Michigan will take on Ohio State on Sunday.

Michigan Vs Ohio State 2025 Preview

Kevin Sweeney

Michigan has beaten Ohio State four years in a row. Ohio State Head Coach Ryan Day hopes to avoid a fifth consecutive loss to Michigan. Day has won an incredible 89% of his games, but if he does not beat Michigan, there will be those who will call for his firing. This is a big game. This edition of the game, which is among the most bitter in all sports, features several interesting storylines. One was just mentioned.

However, there are other big stories. Ohio State’s starting wide receivers have been hurt and missed the most recent game against Michigan. This game is also one of strength against strength, with a good Wolverine defense against a potent Ohio State offense. Do you think the Wolverines can win this game?

Michigan Vs Ohio State Storylines

The biggest storyline in this game is the fact that Day has won a shocking 89% of his games(the highest winning percentage of all time), but he has lost the last four games to his principal rival. This is despite being heavily favored and playing at home. Day and Ohio State won the College Football Playoff last year.

The health of Ohio State starting Wide Receiver Carnell Tate and Jeremiah Smith has been a big story. They both missed the last game for the Buckeyes, against Rutgers. Ohio State’s passing game looked pedestrian in their absence, though Tight End Max Klare has one hundred yards receiving. Day said both are “trending in the right direction.”

Another fact to watch is whether Ohio State’s shaky offensive line can block the stout Michigan defensive front. It has been said that whichever team wins the rushing battle will win the game. This could be important in a cold and inclement Ann Arbor. Ohio State has had problems running the ball this season, but freshman Bo Jackson had over 100 yards rushing against Rutgers.

There is, of course, the game itself. No fans in any rivalry, not Yankees vs Red Sox, not Bears vs Packers, not Alabama vs Auburn, not Duke vs North Carolina, or Coke vs Pepsi, are as twisted as Michigan and Ohio State die-hards when it comes to this one game.

Ohio State is 11- 0 and has been ranked first in the polls almost the entire season. Michigan is 9-2 and must win this game if it hopes to stay in playoff contention.

Some Key Michigan and Ohio State Statistics

  • Ohio State scores 20.0 more points (37.9) than Michigan allows (17.9). So, this game should be a game of strength against strength.
  • Ohio State is accumulating 440.3 yards per game, 137.8 more than Michigan is allowing (302.5). More evidence of a clash of strength against strength.
  • Michigan puts up 21.7 more points per game (29.3) than Ohio State allows (7.6). It is worth wondering if the Wolverines will be able to score against the Buckeyes.
  • Michigan racks up 213.8 more yards per game (420.4) than Ohio State gives up (206.6). Or, whether they will be able to even move the ball.

Conclusion

Ohio State is the big favorite in this game; currently, they are a 10-point favorite. However, the Buckeyes were big favorites last year, and they lost 13-10 at home. If Ohio State manages to beat its rival a game with the suddenly resurgent Indiana in the Big Ten Conference title game, it could set the Buckeyes up to repeat as National Champions. They must effectively run the ball if they hope to win this game. The turnover battle also looms large in this game. The game is on Saturday at noon on Fox.

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