College football line moves and best bets for Week 13
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Ohio State Buckeyes at Michigan Wolverines (-4, 47.5)
The entire season for both Ohio State and Michigan has led up to this moment, as it usually does. On the line is a spot in the Big 10 Championship game, and either team will be about a three-touchdown favorite over Iowa. The Wolverines were a favorite to win the national championship a week ago and many believed this contest to be a formality, but clunky performances from Michigan’s offense the last two weeks – specifically its passing game – have caused a shift in the market.
Over the last two weeks J.J. McCarthy is 19-of-32 for 201 yards passing with zero touchdowns, an interception and a turnover worthy play rate of 7.9%. McCarthy’s offensive line has played into his decline, as he has been under pressure on 36.1% of his dropbacks these last two weeks; a very high rate for a quarterback that has dropped back just 36 times. Left tackle LaDarius Henderson should be back for this game against the Buckeyes, but his presence does not erase McCarthy’s issues with ball protection the last two weeks.