Venue & Kickoff
Location: Michigan Stadium (“The Big House”), Ann Arbor, MI
Capacity: 107,601
Kickoff: 12:00 PM ET
Broadcast: FOX
Weather Update
Forecast: Mid-40s°F at kickoff, cloudy skies, winds 8–12 mph.
Impact: Cold, breezy conditions could favor Ohio State’s run game and defensive dominance.
Injury Report
Ohio State: WR Jeremiah Smith (questionable, lower body), WR Carnell Tate (questionable, hamstring). Both practiced lightly this week.
Michigan: RB Justice Haynes (out, foot), S Rod Moore (out), LB Ernest Hausmann (questionable). RB Jordan Marshall (871 yards, 10 TD) expected to play.
Team Recent Form
Ohio State:
Last game: Beat Rutgers 42–9.
Offense: 37.9 PPG (12th nationally).
Defense: 7.6 PPG allowed (best in FBS).
Michigan:
Last game: Beat Maryland 45–20.
Offense: 29.3 PPG (54th nationally).
Defense: 17.9 PPG allowed (15th nationally).
Player Matchups
QB Julian Sayin (OSU): 2,832 yards, 27 TD, 4 INT, 79.4% completion.
RB Bo Jackson (OSU): 835 yards, 5 TD, 6.5 YPC.
WR Jeremiah Smith (OSU): 902 yards, 10 TD.
QB Bryce Underwood (UM): 2,166 yards, 9 TD, 5 INT; 322 rush yards, 5 TD.
RB Jordan Marshall (UM): 871 yards, 10 TD, 6.1 YPC.
WR Andrew Marsh (UM): 641 yards, 3 TD.
Series History
All-time: Michigan leads 62–51–6.
Recent: Michigan has won four straight, including last year’s 13–10 upset in Columbus.
Ohio State last won in 2019.
Betting Trends:
Ohio State: 9–2 ATS this season.
Michigan: 4–7 ATS.
Michigan has covered in 4 straight vs. OSU, winning all four.
Projected Score: Ohio State 28, Michigan 17
Bottom Line
This is the most anticipated Game in years: Ohio State seeks revenge after four straight losses, while Michigan fights for playoff survival. Expect Ohio State’s defense and Julian Sayin’s precision passing to be decisive, with Michigan relying on Jordan Marshall’s ground game to stay competitive.
Game Odds
Ohio State Buckeyes – 10
Michigan Wolverines 43.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, November 28, 2025
