Ohio State-Michigan- A Michigan View

Bob Wojnowski from the Detroit News, without much of his sarcasm from past UM-OSU matchups:

It's the standard set long ago, that Michigan and Ohio State would measure themselves against each other, no matter where each stood. The Wolverines haven't measured up since 2003, losing seven straight, many in embarrassing fashion. Now they're 9-2 and the Buckeyes are 6-5 and change is in the thick, damp air.

The thing is, it doesn't happen until it happens, and it has to happen Saturday or a successful season is severely smudged. Not to be simplistic, but while Michigan is back in many ways, it isn't fully back until it wins this game.

Yes, the timing looks riper than ever. The Wolverines are home and getting better, while the Buckeyes are young and in disarray, awaiting their fancy new coach. Michigan is more than a touchdown favorite and should win. But be careful, folks. Ohio State's defense is still good, and this is a rivalry where the team with nothing to lose often finds a way to win.

Michigan has their best shot today.  I guess we'll see if they succeed or not.