The dress rehearsal ended with Ohio State's 42-9 win against outmatched Rutgers. Now comes the actual show −Michigan. Will Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate be healthy enough to play against the Wolverines? Both sat out against the Scarlet Knights. Will OSU try to run the ball down UM's throat (Buckeye Nation says "They better not!").

Ohio State football has taken a methodical approach on offense this season. The Buckeyes have, admittedly, played slower, tweaked schemes and focused on improving their run game while cruising to victory against lowly foes such as the Rutgers Scarlet Knights,

The Michigan Wolverines have won four straight games in their rivalry with the Ohio State Buckeyes headed into next Saturday, Nov. 29's game in Ann Arbor. Michigan coach Sherrone Moore has presided over two of those wins,

Bitter rivals need 'unity' for $2.4 billion private equity deal. Michigan has threatened to leave Big Ten if deal goes through. How about Ohio State?

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Poking holes in Ohio State for the last 10 weeks has felt a bit like nitpicking. The Buckeyes are 11-0 and have played just a single one-score game (Aug. 30 vs. Texas). They have the best defense in the sport, a Heisman Trophy quality quarterback and clearly the best wide receiver tandem — when healthy.

Ohio State is undefeated, but has it been tested enough? Rutgers could actually provide some answers before Michigan and the Playoff.

Senior forward Josh Eernisse gave Michigan (12-3, 5-2 Big Ten) a two-goal cushion with 2:02 remaining, deflecting a Tyler Duke shot in front. Eernisse had one goal last season and already has seven this year. Hughes picked up an assist for his third point of the game.

The Ohio State Buckeyes are the reigning national champions. They are undefeated through 11 games in their title defense. They have been the No. 1 team in college football since Week 2 of the season.