This game is demonstrative of the myth about blindly betting double-digit underdogs in rivalry games. The double-digit favorite 3-0 in series this century all OSU. Ohio State gets some key cogs back. LB Curtis Grant and cornerback Doran Grant to return for Ohio State.

This is a gross mismatch at the line of scrimmage when Michigan has the ball. Michigan offense second worst in nation in tackles for loss. Versus OSU offense holding teams 1.3 yards per rushing attempt below normal average.

OSU outscoring teams by 30.3 points per game and we are not sure how Michigan will move the ball successfully to keep up. Most importantly, Ohio State was leapfrogged in the BCS standings after a so/so win. They know as well as any team the importance of making a statement with a big rout in a high profile game. They will.