Teams the Buckeyes Can’t Afford To Overlook in 2015
Nov 29, 2014; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes running back Ezekiel Elliott (15) tackled by Michigan Wolverines linebacker James Ross III (15) and linebacker Jake Ryan (47) during the second half at Ohio Stadium. Ohio State won the game 42-28. Mandatory Credit: Joe Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports
With Jim Harbaugh now running the show in Ann Arbor as head coach, things are finally looking up for the Wolverines.
A much closer 42-28 loss in 2014 seems like it took place ages ago, and even though the Wolverines will likely field yet another poor product in 2015, expect a much more competitive team that’ll give the Buckeyes everything they got at home in Michigan Stadium.
Why the Wolverines have a chance:
While the Wolverines lack talent on both offense and defense this season, that’s generally been the theme for this lackluster program for roughly the past several years.
Every time these teams play, regardless of records or location, “The Game” is always a close contest. Even 2014’s version of the historic rivalry was a seven-point game with five minutes remaining in the fourth quarter.
Again, Harbaugh’s team won’t be fielding much in the way of talent this season, but plan for a tight contest nonetheless when the Buckeyes take the field in Ann Arbor.
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