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We have the biggest game of the year on Saturday as No. 2 Ohio State (11-0 SU, 6-4-1 ATS, 8-0 B10) takes on No. 3 Michigan (11-0 SU, 5-5-1 ATS, 8-0 B10) on Saturday from Ann Arbor, Mich. in the Big House at Michigan Stadium.
Forget even last season, or the last two, where Michigan dominated. The winner of this one is going to the Big Ten title game, thus winning the Big 10 East. They are almost automatically getting a ticket to the College Football Playoffs. This is also THE rivalry in college football.
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Ohio State has taken care of business in every game this season. Whether it's winning with defense, offense or a team effort. In their last two wins over Michigan State (38-3) and Minnesota (37-3), it was just about sheer domination. In their last win over Minnesota last Saturday, they held the Gophers to just 159 total yards. Treyvon Henderson led the way with 146 yards rushing and two TDs for the Buckeyes. He did that in less than three quarters because Ohio State was able to rest their starters in the fourth quarter.
The main issue for Ohio State has been their offense. Their defense dominated their game against Minnesota, but the offense put up just 13 points in the first half while the defense shut out the Golden Gophers. QB Kyle McCord completed 20 of 30 for 212 yards with two TDs. Star receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. was held to three catches for 30 yards, but also had a receiving touchdown.
McCord is having a good season, completing 66.4% of his passes for 2,899 yards with 22 TDs and four INTs. He's just not the running threat of previous OSU quarterbacks with -62 yards. Henderson leads the Buckeyes with 794 yards rushing and 10 TDs (6.7ypc). Harrison Jr. adds 62 catches for 1,093 yars with 13 TDs (17.6ypc) despite seeing all sorts of attention.
Overall, the Buckeyes' defense is their strength. They allow just 252.9 yards per game (3rd) with 144.4 passing yards (1st), 198.5 rushing yards (21st) and 9.3 points per game (2nd). On offense, they average 429.3 yards per game (35th), on 283.7 yards per game in the air and just 145.5 rushing yards (86th).
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