It all comes down to this. The annual rivalry game between Ohio State and Michigan is highly-anticipated regardless of how lopsided the two teams are, but for the second consecutive year, both the Buckeyes and Wolverines are facing off with a playoff berth on the line.
It’s not impossible for Ohio State and Michigan to both reach the College Football Playoff, but the loser of this game will likely need some help. The winner will punch its ticket to the Big Ten Championship Game and all but secure one of four playoff spots.
Michigan snapped an eight-year losing streak against Ohio State last year, dramatically locking up its first playoff berth with a 42-27 victory, but the Buckeyes will have the benefit of their home crowd this time around.
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While both teams are undefeated, neither has looked perfect. Michigan narrowly escaped Illinois last weekend, hours before Maryland gave Ohio State a scare. It’s possible both teams were looking ahead to this battle.
Beyond the playoff berth on the line, Ohio State QB C.J. Stroud is in a fight with USC’s Caleb Williams for the Heisman Trophy. A win on the regular season’s biggest stage would go a long way for Stroud.
Michigan’s own Heisman contender, running back Blake Corum, isn’t guaranteed to play as he battles a knee injury. If Corum isn’t able to suit up, the Wolverines will have to dig deeper to keep up with the Buckeyes’ offense.
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The Sporting News is tracking live scoring updates and highlights from Ohio State vs. Michigan on Saturday. Follow along with all the key moments from ‘The Game.’
Michigan vs. Ohio State score
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | F | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | – | – | – | – | – |
| Ohio State | – | – | – | – | – |
Michigan vs. Ohio State live updates, highlights
(All times Eastern)
12:21 p.m. — Nice run by Xavier Johnson, who takes the Buckeyes near midfield. The running game is handling a heavy workload early on.
12:20 p.m. — Miyan Williams gets a first down for Ohio State on a short run, but a false start penalty on the next snap will make it 1st & 15.
12:18 p.m. — After an injury to C.J. Hicks on the return delays the opening snap, Stroud throws an incompletion toward the left sideline.
12:15 p.m. — We are underway! Michigan wins the toss and defers. Stroud and the Buckeyes will start with the ball.
12:11 p.m. — I like this theory the best.
Kickoff at The Game has been delayed to 11:14 to allow Ryan Day to apply extra beard dye
— RedditCFB (@RedditCFB) November 26, 2022
12:06 p.m. — For what it’s worth, kickoff is officially set closer to 12:15 for this game. They’re going to let the suspense build for a bit.
11:58 a.m. — C.J. Stroud would be satisfied with the win, but today is also a massive day for his Heisman hopes. With Caleb Williams trailing close behind, a big performance on this grand stage would go a long way.
0⃣0⃣7⃣ Reporting for Duty 🫡 #HE7SMAN@CJ7STROUD | #GoBucks pic.twitter.com/tFYZhZsFaK
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) November 26, 2022
11:52 a.m. — Potential Heisman finalist Blake Corum is attempting to play through a knee injury. He’ll be on the field, but will his effectiveness be an issue?
Blake Corum’s getting ready 😤 pic.twitter.com/YvzgPIXLCm
— ESPN College Football (@ESPNCFB) November 26, 2022
11:50 a.m. — You think Ryan Day is ready?
Ryan Day at Skull Session:“It’s been four years since they had to come into our stadium and play us. Well that ends today.” pic.twitter.com/dgrnDmeT3E
— Griffin Strom (@GriffinStrom3) November 26, 2022
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