Ranking Ohio State’s 2016 Schedule and Why it is Among the Toughest

Michigan

Part of me wants to put this game lower on the list considering the history over the last 15 years, but it is still “The Game” and coach Jim Harbaugh has injected life back into college football’s best rivalry.

The way Michigan fans are running their mouths you would think Harbaugh had already won them a championship. Hardly. The Wolverines lost three of their most difficult games last year so saying Michigan is back on the map is premature.

Harbaugh’s made more headlines off the field than on it. Until that changes, Michigan is locked at No. 3 in the Big Ten.

On the bright side, year two is generally when teams make the most strides under new coaches. Harbaugh’s team still lacks the talent of Ohio State. But if he finds a quarterback, Harbaugh might be able to make “The Game” more competitive this year.

The rivalry is the only thing making this the No. 2 game for the Buckeyes in 2016, simply because of the bad things that have happened when Ohio State has played the Wolverines in the past.

Next: Oklahoma