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All other distractions have vanished. The time for Michigan and Ohio State to solely concentrate on one another and their monumental clash at the Horseshoe has arrived.
On Saturday, the No. 3 Wolverines will journey to Columbus to face off against the No. 2 Buckeyes, with stakes far greater than mere bragging rights in their intense rivalry.
If they win, they will secure a spot in the Big Ten Championship Game in Indianapolis and have a clear advantage in reaching the College Football Playoff. However, if they lose, they will experience immense disappointment and anxiously await the final CFP rankings.
How to Watch Michigan vs. Ohio State
- At noon on Saturday, November 26.
- Location: Columbus, Ohio at Ohio Stadium
- TV: FOX
- The Fox Sports app and website, foxsports.com, offer streaming services.
- The previous encounter between Michigan and Ohio State resulted in a score of 42-27 in favor of Michigan on November 27, 2021.
- The weather forecast is showing a combination of clouds and sunshine, with temperatures reaching the 40s and winds blowing at a moderate speed of 10-15 mph.
Michigan vs. Ohio State spread
Early in the week, the spread for the Michigan vs. Ohio State game at Michigan sportsbooks indicated that the Buckeyes were favored by slightly more than a touchdown.
At the start of the season, the look-ahead line was nearly two touchdowns apart. However, Michigan’s consistent dominance throughout the season gradually narrowed the gap.
Ohio State, without a doubt, didn’t give oddsmakers any reason to doubt them, resulting in a substantial advantage of over a touchdown against their equally formidable top 5 rival.
The over/under for this game is set in the high 50s due to both teams’ exceptional offensive rankings in the nation. However, their defenses have also displayed impressive performances, even though they haven’t faced many strong offenses in the Big Ten conference throughout the 11 games played so far.
Blake Corum injury update
Throughout the Week 12 game with Illinois, Michigan fans anxiously held their breath for various reasons. The Wolverines not only required a last-minute field goal to secure a victory, but their esteemed running back, Blake Corum, hobbled off the field due to a leg injury.
Corum attempted to make a comeback in the second half, but unfortunately, was unsuccessful. The implications of this on his participation against Ohio State remain uncertain.
According to Jim Harbaugh’s postgame remarks, the initial tests revealed no structural damage. This brings some positive news for Corum and Michigan. However, it will undoubtedly be a matter of concern for bettors and sportsbooks in the coming week, considering that Corum plays a crucial role in Michigan’s offense.
Michigan vs. Ohio State player props
Sportsbooks in Michigan are eagerly anticipating injury updates before setting the odds for a Blake Corum rushing yards prop.
The rushing yards props for Michigan quarterback JJ McCarthy are exclusively listed on DraftKings Sportsbook MI, with the line set at over/under 12.5 yards.
Due to running back injuries, the Buckeyes from Ohio State are currently not included in the list of options.
Marvin Harrison Jr. and Emeka Egbuka, both Ohio State receivers, currently hold the top spots for receiving yards. Harrison is listed at 93.5 yards, while Egbuka is listed at 74.5 yards. Unfortunately, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who has been mostly absent this season, is not included in the list. However, Ohio State remains optimistic about his potential return.
CJ Stroud’s passing yard over/under is set at 281.5 on FanDuel Sportsbook MI, while McCarthy’s is lower at 180.5. As of Wednesday morning, both sides in these markets have odds of -114. In terms of passing touchdowns, Stroud’s prop is at 2.5. The over option has odds of +112, while the under is at -148.
