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Ohio State blew out Michigan thanks to an explosive run game

It was a fitting end to a tumultuous regular season. The Buckeyes finally blew out an opponent a week after one of the most frustrating losses in recent memory, and against a top-ten opponent in one of the most highly-anticipated editions of The Game in recent memory.

So what happened and where was this elite offense for the rest of the season?

Zeke was right: Just give him the ball

Michigan's run defense, and their defense overall, was ranked higher in almost every advances statistical category than Michigan State's. You could say that the Spartans have a great defense, but Michigan had an elite defense.