The effectiveness of Michigan’s offense will hinge on play from quarterback Shea Patterson

The Michigan Wolverines offense has been one of the most potent in the Big Ten this season. Outside of the loss at Notre Dame and close road win against Northwestern, that team up north has cruised to victories. They hung 56 on Nebraska, 42 on Penn State and Maryland, and 38 on Wisconsin.

Between a run game led by running back Karan Higdon, and receiving corps paced by Donovan Peoples-Jones and Zach Gentry, the Wolverines have the making of a team that could make the College Football Playoff.

But against Ohio State, the success of the UM offense will likely be on the shoulders of a graduate transfer. It’ll all come down to how well quarterback Shea Patterson plays. If he does well, the…