Ohio State heads to Ann Arbor to take on Michigan in the latest edition of the heated Big Ten rivalry. Ohio State is 10-1 while Michigan is 9-2.
The Buckeyes had hoped to enter this game under different circumstances. Ohio State is coming off a loss to Michigan State.
This marks the first matchup in the rivalry with Jim Harbaugh as coach of Michigan. Harbaugh has helped turn things around in Ann Arbor faster than many expected. A win against rival Ohio State would make it an even better season than it already has been.
Here is what you need to know about the Big Ten rivalry game:
The Basics
Who:
8 Ohio State vs. 10 Michigan
When:
Saturday, November 28th 12:00 p.m. ET
Channel:
ABC
Where:
Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Line:
Pick ‘Em (Line is according to OddsShark and is subject to change.)
Last Meeting:
Ohio State won 42-28 in 2014 at Ohio Stadium.
Ohio State Preview
Ezekiel Elliott will be key to the Buckeyes success against Michigan. (Getty)
It remains to be seen whether the Buckeyes will have a hangover from their loss to Michigan State. It was a chaotic Saturday for Ohio State. Not only did they lose, but players began announcing their intentions to declare for the NFL Draft despite the season not being over. Ezekiel Elliott publicly questioned the play calls. While the players and coaching staff have tried to smooth everything over, the proof will be in the Buckeyes play on Saturday against their nemesis.
Michigan Preview
Jim Harbaugh has turned things around at Michigan. (Getty)
When Michigan hired Jim Harbaugh, everyone expected he would turn things around. No one knew it would be this soon. The Wolverines were 5-7 last season. Michigan is just shy of their 10th win despite facing a number of difficult opponents. The Wolverines are ranked slightly above the Buckeyes in the F+ Ratings and have a legitimate shot at beating them on Saturday.
Heavy’s Pick
Michigan 27, Ohio State 24
The month of November has not been kind to Ohio State. The Buckeyes seem to be self destructing, and they only have had a few days to fix it. Ohio State will play well against the Wolverines, but they will not be at their best. Michigan has the home field advantage and the motivation of the Buckeyes owning the series in recent years. Expect Michigan to give Ohio State their second straight loss.