He believes there is a chance that the Wolverines are fighting for their playoff lives when the Buckeyes travel to Ann Arbor in late November.
Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) catches a pass in front of Michigan Wolverines defensive end Josaiah Stewart (0) during the second half of the NCAA football game at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024. Michigan won 13-10. | Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Before the College Football Playoff expanded to 12 teams, it seemed like every time the Ohio State football team took on Michigan, it was for more than just pride.