When No. 3 Michigan plays at No. 4 Ohio State on Sunday, the game will be not only a conference showdown but also one with national implications. The Wolverines (15-1, 10-1 Big Ten) and Buckeyes (18-4, 12-4) are vying for No. 1 seeds in the NCAA Tournament, and the winner in Columbus, Ohio, will make a statement. “I’m ready and excited for that challenge,” Michigan guard Mike Smith said. “It’s prime time, and you live for these types of games. It’s going to be a championship-caliber matchup. We work so hard to play in games like these, so it’ll be a lot of fun.” Actually, it’s a 1 p.m. ET tipoff, but the point is correct: There will be a lot of eyes on the game. Ohio State guard CJ Walker said the date has been marked on his calendar for a long time. “That’s a really big game for…
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