Five Things to Know: Righteous Retribution is the Goal Against Michigan's Stout Defense, Rushing Attack

Ohio State and Michigan are set to face off in a high-stakes college football matchup in Ann Arbor on Saturday. Ohio State, ranked No. 1, has already secured a spot in the College Football Playoff and is aiming for a Big Ten Championship Game berth and a potential first-round bye in the playoffs. Meanwhile, No. 15 Michigan is fighting for a postseason spot, needing a win to likely secure a place in the CFP.

Michigan has a strong defensive lineup, ranking 15th in yards per play defense and 17th in total defense nationally. Key players include defensive end Derrick Moore and linebacker Ernest Hausmann. The Wolverines’ quarterback, freshman Bryce Underwood, has shown promise but remains inconsistent, ranking 13th in the Big Ten for completion percentage. Michigan’s offense is also contending with injuries in its running back lineup, with top rusher Justice Haynes sidelined and Jordan Marshall expected to play but not fully fit.

Ohio State aims to avenge previous losses