Gameday+ | Who has the edge in the Ohio State-Michigan game
When Buckeyes
run
Edge
MICHIGAN
Ohio State has gotten back on track in the run game, but the Wolverines’ run defense has allowed only 3.3 yards per carry.
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When Buckeyes
pass
Edge
OHIO STATE
This will need to carry the Buckeyes, and Haskins and his receivers are unstoppable if the line can consistently pass-block.
When Wolverines
run
Edge
MICHIGAN
Maryland exposed the Buckeyes here yet again, and an Ed Warinner-coached line blocking for Karan Higdon is a tough combination.
When Wolverines
pass
Edge
MICHIGAN
Quarterback struggles have cost the Wolverines in their rivalry with the Buckeyes. Shea Patterson has done what Michigan has needed.
Special
teams
Edge
MICHIGAN
Both teams have excellent punters, but Ohio State has been prone to penalties and mistakes in other areas of the kicking game.
— Bill Rabinowitz / brabinowitz@dispatch.com / @brdispatch