Even though Ohio State is focused on Indiana for this Saturday, some sports bettors are already looking at next Saturday’s Ohio State game against Michigan.
For the last three seasons, everything has come down to that game in terms of the Big Ten title. The winner of that game has gone on to win the Big Ten but Michigan won’t win the conference if it wins this year’s edition of “The Game.”
That’s because Michigan has taken a step back after three dominant seasons, including the 2023 season when it won the national title. Michigan is only 5-5 and still needs a win in one of its last two games just to make a bowl.
Meanwhile, Ohio State is 9-1 and will clinch a spot in the Big Ten Championship Game with wins in their next two games. With that in mind, Ohio State is currently a 23.5 home favorite against Michigan heading into the November 30 showdown in Columbus.
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The Buckeyes have lost three in a row to their biggest rival, which isn’t the norm for them. The last time they lost three in a row to the Wolverines before these last three seasons was from 1995-97.
On paper, the Buckeyes have a big advantage since they have the better team and the game is at home but as the saying goes, anyone can win on any given day.
Before they can worry about that game, they’re focused on trying to take down the Hoosiers of Indiana this Saturday. The Hoosiers are 10-0 and can clinch a spot in the Big Ten Title Game with a win.
Kickoff will be at Noon ET on FOX. Gus Johnson and Joel Klatt will have the call.
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