After 2024's rivalry game, OSU and Michigan players fought at the Shoe. We asked the universities about their security plans for 2025's game.

Joel Klatt analyzed if the Michigan Wolverines could beat the Ohio State Buckeyes for the fifth year in a row to make the CFP. He broke down their strong win against the Maryland Terrapins and the Michigan mindset around 'The Game.

Ohio State (11-0, 8-0 Big Ten) goes into Michigan Stadium unbeaten and atop the AP poll for the first time since 1973. That game ended in a 10-10 tie. OSU also is trying to avoid dropping five straight to The Team Up North for the first time since Michigan reeled off six straight wins from 1922 to '27.

Much of the top 15 are on the road this week, which means there are plenty of close spreads and opportunities for upsets.

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In short, there’s no reason to believe that Ohio State won’t be able to overcome flaws against elite competition. And yes, that includes Michigan. There’s enough talent to overcome any deficiencies, mental or physical, to win another national title.

Some critics saw Michigan being caught looking ahead toward Ohio State and potentially dropping the game against Maryland, but that was far from the case. The W

Devin Royal had a double-double and Ohio State used a balanced scoring approach to take care of business against Western Michigan at Value City Arena.