Breakdown: Michigan vs. Ohio State For the 20th time in history, Saturday’s edition of the Michigan-Ohio State rivalry will feature both teams in the top 10. Though No. 6 Michigan State’s last-second victory over the Buckeyes last week put a damper on Saturday’s game, the eighth-ranked Buckeyes and 10th-ranked Wolverines have plenty to play for. With a potential Big Ten Championship bid, possible Rose Bowl berth and rivalry pride on the line, the Daily breaks down the matchup. Michigan pass offense vs. Ohio State pass defense Probably the best matchup of the game, Ohio State’s pass defense — ranked fifth in the nation in yards allowed — battles the red-hot Michigan pass game. The Wolverines, suddenly a threat in the air thanks to the emergence of fifth-year senior quarterback Jake Rudock and redshirt junior wide receivers Jehu Chesson and Amara Darboh as stars, are coming off a productive week against a strong Penn State defense. Rudock became the first quarterback in school history to throw for 250 or more yards in three consecutive weeks. Ohio State has good numbers but has largely avoided facing good or experienced quarterbacks. The Buckeyes didn’t have to face Connor Cook last week, and Indiana quarterback Nate Sudfeld was injured mid-game earlier this season. The one veteran quarterback they did face — Minnesota’s Mitch Leidner, carved the Buckeyes for 251 yards and two touchdowns…
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