Keys to the game: Michigan vs. Ohio State
With one more day separating Michigan from meeting Ohio State on the Michigan Stadium turf, let’s spend some time digging into the matchups that might swing the game. The Buckeye’s basic stats are daunting: 3.1 yards per rush allowed on 363 attempts, an average of 102.3 rushing yards per game allowed and nine touchdowns ceded this season. Pro Football Focus is seeing something different, though, as they have Ohio State’s run defense scored 63.6, 62.5, and 56.0 over their last three games, respectively.
