OSU and Michigan Play for Big Ten and Rose Bowl

Ohio State and Michigan could each walk away Saturday with a victory and the outright Big Ten title along with a ticket to the Rose Bowl. If Ohio State wins, it would be four wins in a row over Michigan, something that has not happened since 1960-1963. If Michigan wins, it will break a three game losing streak, and put Lloyd Carr over .500 in the series against Ohio State. A victory over Ohio State will not save Lloyd Carr's job, because he will not be fired, but it may put a sour note on the end of his career if he does retire after the bowl game, as has been speculated. Ohio State still has an outside chance at the BCS Championship Game if they beat Michigan, and some teams above them lose. (Note #2 Oregon lost last night.)