It doesn’t matter how they got there. The point is, No. 10 Ohio State and No. 4 Michigan made it to “The Game” with identical 10-1 records and almost the same stakes as 2016. They’re here now, and both sides should be feeling worried — and confident — heading into the showdown. The Buckeyes beat Maryland 52-51 in overtime on Saturday in the early slot, and the Wolverines bested Indiana 31-20 in the afternoon game. MORE: Pressure on Michigan, Ohio State to win Big Ten Ohio State should be worried. The Buckeyes’ defense allowed 535 yards, including 339 rushing yards, against the Terrapins. Ohio State’s defense still gives up too many big plays in the running game, a season-long issue that continues to haunt that side of the ball. Maryland running back Anthony McFarland had 231 of his 295 rushing yards by halftime. Michigan should be worried, too. The Wolverines scored one touchdown on five first-half red-zone trips…
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