Despite winning the national championship last season, Buckeye players still feel their careers are incomplete without beating Michigan and winning a Big Ten title, revealing a fascinating shift in what defines success.

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.

The scoreboard has tilted one way for four years, but FOX Sports lead college football analyst Joel Klatt says don’t be fooled: The Ohio State - Michigan rivalry has never been better.

Michigan, which received 42 of 50 first-place votes, overtook Michigan State for the top spot after the Spartans (9-3) were swept by Wisconsin (10-2-2) last week. The Badgers moved up to No. 2 in both polls, while MSU dropped to No. 3.

Bryce Underwood stepped onto Michigan’s campus nearly a year ago as the nation’s top-rated recruit, after flipping his commitment to play for LSU, and all eyes have been on No. 19 on the field and on an 18-year-old quarterback off it.

With top-ranked Ohio State and No. 15 Michigan well ahead in their games during the fourth quarter, both coaches and their teams were already locked on preparations for Saturday's matchup in Ann Arbor,

Michigan’s offense totaled 443 yards and didn’t turn the ball over. It also didn’t punt the entire game. Bryce Underwood finished 16 of 23 passing for 212 yards and two touchdowns, while former walk-on Bryson Kuzdzal stepped up with the team down its top two running backs, rushing for 100 yards and three scores on 20 carries.

Ohio State may be undefeated, but it is facing a virtual must-win situation next weekend when it will take on its biggest rival.