Is Ohio State-Michigan week fun? Ryan Day: 'Fun is kicking ass, and that's what we want to do on Saturday'

Ohio State is set to face Michigan in a highly anticipated matchup with significant implications for both teams. Ohio State, the top-ranked team in the country, has not reached the Big Ten championship game since 2020, largely due to losses against Michigan. Head coach Ryan Day, with an 81-10 record, is 1-4 against the Wolverines. This season, Ohio State is led by quarterback Julian Sayin, a Heisman Trophy candidate, and boasts a defense under new coordinator Matt Patricia that allows only 7.6 points per game, the lowest in FBS.

Michigan, ranked No. 18, is coached by Sherrone Moore, who has won twice against Day. The Wolverines have a 9-2 record and are still in contention for the Big Ten title game, needing a victory over Ohio State and certain other conference results. Michigan's quarterback, Bryce Underwood, has led the team to a strong season, and standout players like running back Jordan Marshall