Ohio State cornerback Shaun Wade is a game-time decision for Saturday's game against Michigan, and Joshua Alabi and Haskell Garrett are active after missing last week.
Urban Meyer calls his 7-0 record against Michigan his greatest accomplishment, calls Michigan's antics in 2016 "disrespectful" and says the 2016 game is the hardest he's coached.
Ryan Day didn't grow up in Ohio and neither did many of Ohio State's top players, but it didn't take them long to learn about the Michigan rivalry once they arrived in Columbus.
Michigan has one of the nation's top-ranked defenses again, is on a scoring surge offensively and hasn't lost at home in two years, but hasn't defeated Ohio State since 2011.
Jim Harbaugh takes to the podium ahead of The Game to discuss Ohio State's talent level, talk the importance of the rivalry, and praise Ryan Day, Justin Fields and Chase Young.
Wolverines Wire publisher Isaiah Hole says cutting down on turnovers has been key to Michigan's success and Jim Harbaugh won't be on the hot seat even if he loses Saturday.
Ohio State already clinched the Big Ten East and could still make the playoff even with a loss to Michigan, but that doesn't diminish the importance of Saturday's game to Ryan Day.
After two touchdowns and a punt block to help Ohio State beat the Wolverines last year, Chris Olave is looking to step up again in his second game against Michigan on Saturday.
Michigan has to deal with the best player in the country playing the football of his career against the toughest teams on the schedule in his team's most meaningful games.
Pete Werner says the Buckeyes are trying to beat Michigan with preparation again, the defense is preparing for an improved Shea Patterson and potential breakout players.
