Staff Predictions: #3 Michigan Wolverines at #2 Ohio State Buckeyes

The game is big because both Ohio State and Michigan are playing for a championship. If the season were to end today the 11-0 Buckeyes and the. 11 -0 Wolverines would both make the College Football Playoff. The loser of this game could find themselves on the outside looking in come selection Sunday.

The Wolverines are undefeated, but they are not as good as their record. They are currently 0-2 against teams ranked in the Top 25. Ohio State is much better along the offensive line and up front than Michigan. Michigan hasn't faced a pass offense like Ohio state's. The Buckeyes have allowed just seven sacks all season. Michigan is going to regret not showing a bit more humility after beating Ohiostate a season ago.

The game between Michigan and Ohio State is going to be a classic. The Buckeyes won the last game 37-14. The game is taking place in the Rose Bowl.

Ohio State will avenge their loss to Michigan last season. The game is a rivalry game. Michigan has looked good but they haven't been overly tested.

The Buckeyes have been looking forward to this game all season. The defensive unit has risen to the occasion all year. Michigan's offense is explosive but sometimes sporadic.

Neither team has faced the most difficult path to get to Thanksgiving weekend unbeaten. Ohio State has too much firepower for Michigan.

Michigan leads the Big Ten in rushing at 243.8 YPG and ranks fourth nationally. The Wolverines are playing against the Buckeyes. Michigan's offensive line is one of the best in the nation. JJ McCarthy is the difference between the teams. The teams have 31 sacks each this season.