The Big Ten named Ohio State middle linebacker Raekwon McMillan Defensive Player of the Week on Tuesday for his 16-tackle performance against Michigan.
Urban Meyer became the first Ohio State coach to ever win his first five games against Michigan and the Buckeyes, under Meyer, are in the middle of a remarkable five-year run.
With two more scores and 108 receiving yards on Sunday, Michael Thomas is far and away the most productive rookie wide receiver in the NFL during the 2016 season.
Ohio State is No. 2 in the AP Poll after finishing its regular season 11-1. Michigan fell two spots to No. 5 after losing to the Buckeyes in double overtime.