There’s no doubt about Urban Meyer’s success as the head football coach at Ohio State when it came to facing Michigan; he finished his tenure with a perfect record of 7-0 against the Wolverines.
As Ohio State prepares for this Saturday’s game, they stand as the No. 2 ranked team in the nation and have a solid opportunity to defeat Michigan for the first time in several years. Ryan Day feels significant pressure after losing to the Wolverines in three consecutive seasons, which intensifies the need for a victory.
This season, Michigan has a record of 6-5 after winning the National Championship last year, but Meyer emphasizes that the Buckeyes should not underestimate them. He warned against getting complacent due to the point spread or outside opinions.
“The moment someone claims the Wolverines lack talent, they’re mistaken,” Meyer stated recently. “They have great players, as you pointed out. They’ve encountered some challenges at quarterback, but that can change in a game. I assure you, there’s a lot of respect for them in Ohio State’s locker room. The coaching staff is dedicated to finding a way to win this game, regardless of media narratives or the betting line.”
Ohio State is favored by 19.5 points over Michigan, a rare spread in this rivalry. The Buckeyes, with a record of 10-1 and two top-five victories—including a recent win against undefeated Indiana—are well-prepared.
On the other hand, Michigan’s offense is struggling, averaging just 140 passing yards per game, which has hindered their performance. They aim to control the game by focusing on the run and relying on their defense to compete against Ohio State.
Day has a prime opportunity to redeem himself against Michigan, marking a crucial goal for the Buckeyes this season. As Meyer advised, overlooking the Wolverines would be a mistake.
