The Michigan Wolverines (9-2) come into The Game with their season on the line as it relates to having the chance to play their way into the College Football Pl

Michigan’s game against Maryland inspired confidence that the Wolverines have a shot against No. 1 Ohio State. The performance wasn’t without its flaws and concerns linger about Michigan’s health. The latest episode of the Wolverine Confidential podcast broke down Michigan’s 45-20 win and looked ahead to Saturday’s showdown with the Buckeyes.

Joel Klatt analyzed if the Michigan Wolverines could beat the Ohio State Buckeyes for the fifth year in a row to make the CFP. He broke down their strong win against the Maryland Terrapins and the Michigan mindset around 'The Game.

Allow Michigan coach Sherrone Moore, who sports a perfect 5-0 record in rivalry games (OSU and Michigan State), to explain. Moore told reporters Monday that no result — not even Ohio State’s redemptive title run — can douse the fire between Buckeyes and Wolverines because, “This is as intense as a rivalry you’ll see in sports.”

The last time May and San Diego State coach Brian Dutcher faced off, that’s exactly what happened. Lamont Butler’s midrange jumper at the buzzer gave the Aztecs a 72-71 win over May’s Florida Atlantic team in a 2023 Final Four game.

No. 2-ranked Michigan rolled to an 8-1 win over Ohio State for a weekend sweep and a milestone victory for the program.

Some critics saw Michigan being caught looking ahead toward Ohio State and potentially dropping the game against Maryland, but that was far from the case. The W

Forty-five points and zero turnovers later, Michigan posted its best offensive performance since a Week 2 rout of Central Michigan.