It is one of the biggest rivalries in college football. Fans of both teams call it The Game, not a game. Although it no longer determines who wins the Big Ten title it is still a big game because of the storied rivalry. If you don't want to watch FSU blow out UF, this is the best 12:00 game on TV.


 

What is at stake:Ohio State has already won the Leaders division, but must beat Michigan to stay in national championship contention. Lose this one and #3 OSU has no chance of sneaking into the BCS NCG regardless of what happens next week. For Michigan the biggest benefit is bragging rights, but the Wolverines are bowl-eligible so it can affect which bowl game they play in.


 

Whether you are a Michigan fan or just hate Ohio State, you should be worried about this game. The Buckeyes hold the nation's longest winning streak - a school record 23 games - among current FBS schools. They beat Michigan all but two times (2000 and 2003) in the 21st century. Michigan, meanwhile, is still struggling and never had a chance to win the Legends division. I have very little reason to be concerned about playing in the Big House Saturday.


 

GO BUCKEYES!

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It is one of the biggest rivalries in college football. Fans of both teams call it The Game, not a game. Although it no longer determines who wins the Big Ten title it is still a big game because of the storied rivalry. If you don't want to watch FSU blow out UF, this is the best 12:00 game on TV.


 

What is at stake:Ohio State has already won the Leaders division, but must beat Michigan to stay in national championship contention. Lose this one and #3 OSU has no chance of sneaking into the BCS NCG regardless of what happens next week. For Michigan the biggest benefit is bragging rights, but the Wolverines are bowl-eligible so it can affect which bowl game they play in.


 

Whether you are a Michigan fan or just hate Ohio State, you should be worried about this game. The Buckeyes hold the nation's longest winning streak - a school record 23 games - among current FBS schools. They beat Michigan all but two times (2000 and 2003) in the 21st century. Michigan, meanwhile, is still struggling and never had a chance to win the Legends division. I have very little reason to be concerned about playing in the Big House Saturday.


 

GO BUCKEYES!

If it weren't for you, I would feel very lonely around here.  :thanks:

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Probably somewhere around the fifth most compelling game of the week. Certainly well behind:


The Iron Bowl


USC-UCLA


Clemson  - the other USC


Teas A&M – Mizzou


Since both teams are ranked in those games…..however it is a game against a team with a winning record for osu to play!!

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Thanks for being a Buxkeyes fan, CST.

 

I don't know if he will wear #2 again, but everyone who watches this game should pay special attention to linebacker Ryan Shazier. If you can tackle bad players 20 times, you can tackle good players 10 times. That guy is a beast on Ohio State's defense.

 

Carlos Hyde is another Buckeye worth watching. Somebody wrote on NFL.com he might be better than Eddie Lacy. If that is true, Michigan's run defense has a problem. I expect to see a lot of #34.

 

I will let Michigan fans tell us which Wolverines to look out for, but am guessing Devin Gardner is one of them.

 

Navyguy, Missouri's archrival was Kansas since the first time those schools met. TAMU is only Missouri's opponent this week because both schools moved to the SEC.

 

Got anything to say about the Buckeyes and Wolverines?

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Probably somewhere around the fifth most compelling game of the week. Certainly well behind:


The Iron Bowl


USC-UCLA


Clemson  - the other USC


Teas A&M – Mizzou


Since both teams are ranked in those games…..however it is a game against a team with a winning record for osu to play!!

Auburn squeaks by Bama

USC defeats UCLA

South Carolina impresses in a win over Clemson (big time inter state rivalry, so fun game to watch)

Mizzou rolls over A&M


and finally, tOSU dominates Michigan


such are my thoughts on this week, anyway.


 

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Auburn squeaks by Bama

USC defeats UCLA

South Carolina impresses in a win over Clemson (big time inter state rivalry, so fun game to watch)

Mizzou rolls over A&M


And finally, OSU dominates Michigan.


Such are my thoughts on this week, anyway.

 

I hope you are right about Auburn winning. The Buckeyes will be huge Tigers fans if they beat Michigan.

What happened to the Bruins that were the best team in the Pacific 12 South? In September, I thought they would easily win it.

South Carolina can still win the SEC East with a Missouri loss, right? Or did Missouri already win it last week?

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I hope you are right about Auburn winning. The Buckeyes will be huge Tigers fans if they beat Michigan.

What happened to the Bruins that were the best team in the Pacific 12 South? In September, I thought they would easily win it.

South Carolina can still win the SEC East with a Missouri loss, right? Or did Missouri already win it last week?

I believe that it's still up in the air between Mizzou and South Carolina, to be decided this weekend. 


If auburn beats Bama, will Bama still have locked up the west? or are there SEC championship hopes wrapped up in that game as well?

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I believe that it's still up in the air between Mizzou and South Carolina, to be decided this weekend. 


If auburn beats Bama, will Bama still have locked up the west? or are there SEC championship hopes wrapped up in that game as well?

 

The Iron Bowl decides who wins the SEC West.

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The Iron Bowl decides who wins the SEC West.

 I thought so.


If Mizzou beat A&M then they win the East, if they lose it's South Carolina vs winner of Iron Bowl.

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 I thought so.


If Mizzou beat A&M then they win the East, if they lose it's South Carolina vs winner of Iron Bowl.

 

I don't care about that game. If Ohio State loses, I won't care about the Iron Bowl either.

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I don't care about that game. If Ohio State loses, I won't care about the Iron Bowl either.

Come on now, I expect it to be a good game, but tOSU is the class of the BIG 10. No way they fall to Mich. or Mich. St.  :thumbsup:

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Come on now, I expect it to be a good game, but OSU is the class of the BIG 10. No way they fall to Michigan or Michigan State.

 

I am just saying my interest in the Iron Bowl depends on OSU beating Michigan. Of course I expect that to happen.

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I'll be rooting for Michigan but they suck so OSU will win.

 

Geez .. JW, you are worse than me talking about Pitt.  

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I'll be rooting for Michigan but they suck so OSU will win.

 

Geez .. JW, you are worse than me talking about Pitt.

 

I said nothing about Pitt. What are you referring to?

 

And you are right, Michigan does suck. A popular cheering phrase in central Ohio is, "Let's go Bucks! Michigan sucks."

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Michigan wins a thriller. 45-42

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Michigan wins a thriller. 45-42

 

Have you seen a Michigan game this year?  Their QB Devin Gardner is terrible.   They have the #1 QB recruit from last season so their future is bright but this dude Gardner totally sucks

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I said nothing about Pitt. What are you referring to?

 

And you are right, Michigan does suck. A popular cheering phrase in central Ohio is, "Let's go Bucks! Michigan sucks."

I stated "you are worse than ME talking about Pitt"   ---  Pitt is my gig.  OSU is yours

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Have you seen a Michigan game this year?  Their QB Devin Gardner is terrible. They have the #1 QB recruit from last season so their future is bright but this dude Gardner totally sucks

 

Good about Gardner, but Ohio State's defense would give him a hard time anyway.

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Have you seen a Michigan game this year?  Their QB Devin Gardner is terrible.   They have the #1 QB recruit from last season so their future is bright but this dude Gardner totally sucks

 

Is there some reason he wears 98?  I've only seen highlights since I really don't care much about big 10.

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Is there some reason he wears 98?  I've only seen highlights since I really don't care much about big 10.

 

Since Hoke has taken over they give select starters the number of Michigan football legends. 

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