For Ohio State on Saturday, The Game is all about righting the wrongs of the past three years when Michigan football ran roughshod over the Buckeyes, stealing their birthright to win the Big Ten and get into the College Football Playoff.

Michigan football landed the nation's No. 1 recruit and gained bowl eligibility in a span of 48 hours. The future looks a lot brighter as a result.

American missed his fourth consecutive game on Saturday when Michigan took on Northwestern. He suffered a lower-body injury earlier in the season, and has not played since Oct. 5th.Johnson was a key piece to Michigan's 2023 Championship defense,

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Rivalry week has arrived, and Ohio State football is expected to finally end its skid against Michigan. The Buckeyes are 20.5-point favorites in Saturday’s matchup, according to DraftKings.

The Wolverines finished with six sacks and two interceptions while holding Northwestern to under 130 yards of offense.

"We talk about it every week, come in every Monday like it's Ohio State week," said Michigan football's Davis Warren. "Now it's here."

The Ohio State vs. Michigan rivalry is now set to play out on the recruiting trail. The Buckeyes have had five-star quarterback Tavien St. Clair in the fold for more than a year, as the 2025 signal-caller is the No.

The Wolverines haven't lost to the Buckeyes in more than 1,800 days. They meet next Saturday, five years to the day since their last defeat.