June 20, 2026

Michigan football vs. Ohio State: Who has the edge?

Free Press sports writer Nick Baumgardner compares the Michigan and Ohio State football rosters and determines which team will have the edge in Saturday’s game at Ohio Stadium Columbus, Ohio: Quarterback Michigan: Shea Patterson; Ohio State: Dwayne Haskins. The buzz: These are the two best quarterbacks in the Big Ten, as both should get all-conference votes. Haskins throws more than Patterson, thus giving him greater numbers. But Patterson has been more of a running threat. In overall efficiency, they are two of the best QBs in the league. Edge: Even. © Rick Osentoski, USA TODAY Sports Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins looks to pass in the second half against Michigan at Michigan Stadium, Nov. 25, 2017. Running back Michigan: Karan Higdon, Chris Evans; Ohio State: J.K. Dobbins, Mike Weber. The buzz: Michigan has been more reliant on Higdon this season, as he has eclipsed the 1,000-yard rushing mark. Evans was limited with…

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