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Texas A&M wide receiver Quartney Davis (1) celebrates after catching a touchdown pass during the seventh overtime of an NCAA college football game against LSU Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, in College Station, Texas. Texas A&M won 74-72. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
No. 10 Ohio State routs No. 4 Michigan 62-39

By The Associated Press Nov. 24, 2018 05:01 PM EST

Michigan linebacker Devin Gil, right, tackles Ohio State running back Demario McCall during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Buckeye blitz: No. 10 Ohio State blows out No. 4 Michigan

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 24, 2018 04:24 PM EST

Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson throws a pass against Ohio State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Michigan at Ohio State 11/24/2018

Nov. 24, 2018 02:09 PM EST

Georgia running back Elijah Holyfield (13) dives past Georgia Tech defensive back Jaytlin Askew (33) to score a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Georgia Tech at Georgia 11/24/2018

Nov. 24, 2018 01:57 PM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018 file photo, Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson throws during the first half of the team's NCAA football game against Wisconsin in Ann Arbor, Mich. No. 4 Michigan (10-1, 8-0, No. 4 CFP) likely will make its first trip to the College Football Playoff by beating Ohio State and then taking care of Northwestern in the Big Ten Championship.(AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Last year's Buckeyes hero goes at it again against Michigan

By Mitch Stacy Nov. 23, 2018 12:01 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 15, 2013 file photo Mack Brown speaks during a news conference at the University of Texas in Austin, Texas. Brown had his an Oklahoma problem when he was coach at Texas. By then the Big Eight had morphed into the Big 12 and the Longhorns and Sooners were playing for pole position in the Big 12 South every October. Texas lost five straight to the Bob Stoops’ Sooners from 2000-04, while going 52-6 against everybody else. Some of college football’s most successful coaches have been labeled with the dreaded ‘Can’t win the big one’ tag because of a string of failures against rivals. Coming up short in the game that matters most to your fans can tempt a coach to question everything _ from his Xs and Os to his Jimmys and Joes. (AP Photo/Jack Plunkett)
Chasing rivals can tempt coaches to question everything

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 22, 2018 09:48 AM EST

FILE - At left, in an Oct. 13, 2018, file photo, Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh signals to his offense from the sidelines in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin in Ann Arbor, Mich. At right, in a Nov. 17, 2018, file photo, Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer gestures during the first half of an NCAA football game against Maryland, in College Park, Md. Michigan plays at Ohio State on Saturday. (AP Photo/File)
Michigan poised to break through vs OSU, buoy playoff hopes

By Eric Olson Nov. 22, 2018 02:06 AM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 17, 2018, file photo, Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh, left, puts an arm around Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson after defeating Indiana 31-20 in an NCAA college football game, in Ann Arbor, Mich. No. 4 Michigan is in a position to win a Big Ten title for the first time since 2004 in part because the NCAA allowed Ole Miss transfer Shea Patterson to play this season for Jim Harbaugh. (AP Photo/Tony Ding, File)
Michigan has difference-making QB for change against Ohio St

By Larry Lage Nov. 21, 2018 03:53 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 26, 2016, file photo, San Diego quarterback Anthony Lawrence (18) looks for a receiver during the second quarter against Cal Poly in an NCAA FCS first-round playoff game in San Luis Obispo, Calif. The University of San Diego is in the FCS playoffs for the third straight year under 75-year-old coach Dale Lindsey and senior quarterback Anthony Lawrence. It's a terrific accomplishment, considering that the Toreros don't offer football schoarlships and it costs $65,426 a year to attend the small Catholic school known for its Spanish Renaissance architecture and a million-dollar view of Mission Bay and the Pacific Ocean. (Laura Dickinson/The Tribune (of San Luis Obispo) via AP, File)
Lindsey, Lawrence have Toreros in FCS playoffs again

By Bernie Wilson Nov. 21, 2018 03:43 PM EST

Michigan will try to snap Ohio State's streak in The Game

By The Associated Press Nov. 21, 2018 08:24 AM EST
No. 4 Michigan (10-1, 8-0 Big Ten, No. 4 CFP) at No. 10 Ohio State (10-1, 7-1, No. 10 CFP), noon EST (Fox). Line: Michigan by 2. Series...

FILE - In this Nov. 17, 2018, file photo, Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer looks on during a break in the second half of an NCAA football game against Maryland, in College Park, Md. No. 4 Michigan might be without defensive star Chase Winovich for Saturday's showdown with No. 10 Ohio State because of an apparent shoulder injury. If he can't play, the Wolverines have so much depth they may be able to overcome it. The Buckeyes, meanwhile, have struggled on defense for much of the year. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)
College Football Picks: Rivalry weekend brings big prizes

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 21, 2018 01:47 AM EST

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) carries the ball as he tries to get around Citadel linebacker Willie Eubanks III (9) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
For 3rd week, 'Bama, Clemson, ND, Mich top CFP; UCF's path

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 20, 2018 07:32 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 1, 2018, file photo, Notre Dame tight end Alize Mack (86) drops a pass as Michigan linebacker Josh Uche (6) defends in the second half of an NCAA football game in South Bend, Ind. No. 4 Michigan might be without defensive star Chase Winovich for Saturday's showdown with No. 10 Ohio State because of an apparent shoulder injury. If he can't play, the Wolverines have so much depth they may be able to overcome it. The Buckeyes, meanwhile, have struggled on defense for much of the year. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
No. 4 Michigan may have edge on D against No. 10 Ohio State

By Larry Lage Nov. 20, 2018 06:19 PM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, file photo, Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer watches his team play against Nebraska during an NCAA college football game, in Columbus, Ohio. Meyer hates having to defend the performance of his ninth-ranked Buckeyes, who still have a shot at winning the Big Ten and the national championship heading into their game at Maryland. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, File)
Michigan's Higdon stokes hype, predicts win over Ohio State

By Mitch Stacy Nov. 19, 2018 05:16 PM EST

Allen, Bush, White among 5 linebackers up for Butkus Award

By The Associated Press Nov. 19, 2018 04:07 PM EST
Josh Allen of Kentucky and Devin Bush of Michigan are among the five finalists for the Butkus Award, which goes to the nation's best linebacker. The...

Michigan defensive lineman Chase Winovich winces on the ground before leaving the game with an injury in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
No. 4 Michigan mum on Winovich's status at No. 10 Ohio State

By Larry Lage Nov. 19, 2018 01:51 PM EST

Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor (23) breaks the tackle of Purdue safety Navon Mosley (27) on his way to scoring a game-winning touchdown during overtime of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. Wisconsin defeated Purdue 47-44 in overtime. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Badgers' Jonathan Taylor 3rd RB to go over 300 yards in 2018

By Eric Olson Nov. 19, 2018 02:17 AM EST

Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson (2) celebrates on the way to the locker room after beating Indiana 31-20 in an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Ohio State, Michigan preserve prestige of The Game

By Mitch Stacy Nov. 18, 2018 03:42 PM EST

Michigan place kicker Jake Moody (2) kicks a 23-yard field goal in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Indiana in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
No. 4 Michigan tops Indiana 31-20, aims for No. 9 Ohio State

By Larry Lage Nov. 17, 2018 08:03 PM EST

Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson (2) throws against Indiana in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Indiana in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Indiana at Michigan 11/17/2018

Nov. 17, 2018 05:43 PM EST