When “The Game” kicks off Saturday in Columbus, Ohio, there will be more on the line than earning the favor of the College Football Playoff committee. The Michigan Wolverines (10-1, 7-1) will need a win against the Ohio State Buckeyes (10-1, 7-1) to keep pace with the Western Michigan Broncos (11-0, 7-0) as the top college football team in the state of Michigan.
Regardless of the outcome of Saturday’s contest, when the dust settles and the new CFP rankings are released next Tuesday, Michigan will be ranked higher than Western Michigan.