What to Expect

Brady Hoke may coach well at home, as he is undefeated at home in two seasons, but he only has two road victories this season and those were against Purdue and Minnesota. When facing strong competition on the road Michigan has lost at Alabama, Notre Dame, and Nebraska. The Michigan offense stalled in the Nebraska game when Robinson exited the game due to an injury. Behind Gardner the passing game has improved to average 278 passing yards/game, after failing to eclipse 200 passing yards in Robinson's previous four games when he was healthy. The Michigan passing game will have some success and might reach 225 passing yards. Due to the injury at running back Michigan will be limited in the running game and may get 150 rushing yards. Michigan appears prepared to stop the Ohio State passing game, but the Michigan defense does not appear ready for the Ohio State run. Look for Ohio State to have 300 rushing yards and 175 passing yards. Urban Meyer has fully prepared this team for its November "bowl game" and he appreciates the significance of the rivalry. Ohio State will win 38-20.