Ohio State vs Michigan Odds
Saturday, Nov. 2512 p.m. ETFOX
| Ohio State Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
| +3.5-115 | 46-110o / -110u | +140 |
| Michigan Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
| -3.5-105 | 46-110o / -110u | -165 |
Odds via'BetMGM. Get up-to-the-minute'NCAAF odds here.
Has there ever been a more dramatic lead-in to “The Game?”
Both Michigan and Ohio State were ranked in the top three last season, only to see the Wolver ines plow through an aggressive Cover 0 Buckeye defense in a dominant win.
The rankings are identical to last season, but this season has the added drama of Michigan's sign-stealing scandal.
Head coach Jim Harbaugh won't be on the sidelines for this game, removing a petition to the NCAA after further evidence was revealed in the Connor Stalions investigation. Position coaches have been dismissed, and boosters have been identified in a multi-year operation that filmed the sidelines of nearly 30 schools.
Stalions contends this was done solo, but plenty of evidence suggests Michigan has been the benefactor of sign stealing since 2021.
The Game will be full of intrigue, where watching the sidelines becomes as entertaining as the game itself.
A down in the life of Connor Stalions, lone wolf junior recruiting analyst. From the 2022 MSU-UM game. H/T Eleven Warriors and Red Cedar Message Board . pic.twitter.com/dRMr3To2FT
– Andy H (@a_zinger) November 20, 2023
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Ohio State Buckeyes
Plenty of detractors don't believe Ohio State can win the national title.
Quarterback Kyle McCord has a 16:12 big-time throw-to-turnover-worthy play rate, a ratio far from his touchdown-to-interception numbers.
McCord has struggled to produce consistent success and explosives against Quarters and Cover 1. Still, he's been comfortable against Cover 3,' leading Ohio State to a 59% Pass Success Rate with many explosives a gainst the look.
McCord has an elite weapon in Heisman contender Marvin Harrison Jr., who's considered one of the best route runners in college football. The soon-to-be first-round NFL Draft pick averages an electric 3.4 yards per route run, recording 13 touchdowns on 62 catches this season.
Will defensive coordinator Jim Knowles learn a valuable lesson after last year's defeat in this game?
Michigan recognized Cover 0 on several offensive attempts in that one, which led J.J. McCarthy to throw over the top of the Buckeyes' defense. Knowles has called Cover 0 on only 21 opponent passing attempts this season, electing to show Cover 1 and 3 against most offenses.
Ohio State has the top overall national rank in Pass Success Rate Allowed and ranks third in on-target rate allowed.