Ohio State players are under no disillusion. Michigan is the most important game of the season, and the Buckeyes treat it with deserved significance this week.
Shea Patterson has upgraded Michigan's play at the quarterback position, giving Ohio State's defense more to worry about in both the passing game and running game.
Ohio State could add a signature win to its resume by beating Michigan on Saturday, but has just two weeks to climb six spots in the College Football Playoff rankings.
Ohio State remains at No. 10 in the latest College Football Playoff rankings ahead of Saturday's matchup with Michigan, as UCF passed the Buckeyes in the rankings.
Joshua Perry, Dan Hope and Brett Hiltbrand discuss Urban Meyer's motivational tactics and the challenges Michigan will present to Ohio State in this year's edition of The Game.
Hear what Dr'eMont Jones, Parris Campbell, Terry McLaurin and other players said to reporters Tuesday afternoon as Ohio State prepares to play Michigan.
Urban Meyer joins the Big Ten coaches teleconference to discuss fixing the defense, Ed Warinner and the rivalry, saying "there's only time to enjoy it if you win."
Dwayne Haskins and four starting offensive linemen each played more than 100 snaps as Ohio State played its first overtime game of the season at Maryland.
After Ohio State allowed 51 points to Maryland and as it prepares for Michigan, Urban Meyer said conversations with the defensive staff have been “uncomfortable and direct.”
Urban Meyer says he doesn't plan to talk to his team about being an underdog this week, but it still could serve as a source of motivation for Ohio State.
During his weekly press conference Monday, Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh complimented Dwayne Haskins and Ohio State's offense as a whole while previewing Saturday's matchup.
Urban Meyer says Ohio State's defense was "not good" against Maryland, is pleased with the Buckeyes' improved balance on offense and previews Saturday's game against Michigan.
