Staff Predictions: Michigan vs. Ohio State

The Maize n Brew staff predicts the outcome of the game between No. 3 Michigan and No 2 Ohio State. The game is the biggest of college football this weekend.

Von Lozon dislikes the fact that Google and Microsoft use the word "Thee" before saying Ohio State University.

Zach Breininger is critical of Ohio State's fans. He thinks they are annoying.

Andrew Bailey hates the way the Buckeyes play their team and their fans. He hates that the 1954 game was sparked by a goal line stand. In 2006 the turf was ruined and in 2016 JT wasn't marked short.

David Woelkers' dad used to tell him and his sister to put on a gas mask when they were driving through Columbus to avoid breathing in the OSU stink.

Dan Plocher is tired of Ohio State's annoying fans. He hopes Michigan will swing the rivalry back in their favor.

Von Lozon thinks that the Wolverines need to score touchdowns in the red zone to beat Ohio State. The Buckeyes have allowed 20 scores within the 20-yard line this season, including 13 touchdowns.

Zach Breininger says that Ohio State's offense is susceptible to stalling. He thinks that getting the Buckeyes into uncomfortable passing situations won Michigan the game last year.

Andrew Bailey predicts physicality at the point of attack for Michigan against Ohio State. Andrew Bailey thinks Ohio state will exploit Michigan's weaknesses.

Mazi Smith and Mason Graham will be the main threat for Ohio State's offensive line.

Dan Plocher is interested in how well Michigan's defense can keep Ohio State's offense off the field. Dan Ploccher also wants to see if Michigan can maintain time of possession and put points on the board.

Michigan needs to beat Ohio State to prove to the committee it's one of the best teams in the nation. Michigan needs one team to lose to USC or TCU. USC is playing Notre Dame this weekend. TCU has West Virginia and the Big 12 Championship left on its schedule.

Zach Breininger and Zachary Wurzelbacher predict Michigan will lose to Ohio State. They think the committee will give Michigan a consolation prize: the Rose Bowl.

Michigan has a chance to make the CFP as long as The Game is close. Georgia and Ohio State are locks with two spots remaining. USC drops a game against Notre Dame or in the Pac-12 Championship and they are eliminated. Clemson is a long shot. Michigan and TCU are both afforded the luxury because they never had that one game where they lost.

David Woelkers thinks Michigan needs USC to lose one of their final two games to be able to make the playoffs.

Dan Plocher gives Michigan a 35% chance of making it to the game.

Blake Corum is going to be crucial for Michigan's chances to win the game and get to the Big Ten Championship.

Michigan's defense has played zone all year, but when they have, it's added a whole new wrinkle to their ability to suffocate offenses.

Donovan Edwards has a career day for total yards.

David Woelkers predicts overtime for Michigan and Ohio State.

Donovan Edwards has the most total yards on the team. Michigan uses Edwards in the slot and out of the backfield to help release pressure from McCarthy.

Von Lozon has OSU winning and covering the spread.

Zach Breininger and Zachary Wojciec are predicting a 31-20 Ohio State victory over Michigan.

Dan Plocher predicts a 28-20 win for Ohio State over Michigan.