The most anticipated confrontation in collegiate gridiron is rapidly drawing near. The No. 18 Michigan Wolverines (9-2) are scheduled to clash with the No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes (11-0) on Saturday afternoon at Michigan Stadium. Predictably, Ohio State will be favored by a significant margin against Michigan.
According to FanDuel Sportsbook, Michigan is an 11.5-point underdog when facing Ohio State, with the projected total points set at 44.5.
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Michigan boasts a streak of five consecutive victories, with their most recent triumph being a 45-20 win over Maryland on Saturday. Ohio State remains undefeated in eleven games this year, including a 42-9 victory over Rutgers on Saturday. Michigan has won four in a row to Ohio State, and Ohio State head coach Ryan Day’s record against Michigan is currently 1-4, with his sole victory occurring back in 2019 — the last instance of OSU defeating Michigan.
Michigan can find comfort in the reality that they consistently face skepticism leading up to their contest against Ohio State, even when they possess a considerable winning streak. Historically, Michigan holds a 62-51-6 record against Ohio State. If Michigan secures a win over Ohio State in the upcoming week, they will present a compelling argument for inclusion in the College Football Playoff. The atmosphere at Michigan Stadium on Saturday will resemble that of a playoff game.
Can Michigan overcome the point spread against Ohio State? Will they emerge victorious in the game? Will the total score exceed 44 points? Share your thoughts in the comments and stay connected with Maize n Brew throughout the week for comprehensive coverage of Michigan-Ohio State.
