“Coming off that game, we were highly motivated this season to get back to where we are right now” WEST LAFAYETTE – The game before “The Game” proved to be a more difficult challenge than expected for Michigan and Ohio State. The Wolverines needed a late field goal to knock off Illinois and the Buckeyes survived a late push by Maryland to remain unbeaten. Michigan is 11-0. Ohio State is 11-0. It’s the 12th time both teams are ranked in the top five of the AP poll when they square off. The Big Ten’s marquee rivalry has plenty of ramifications Saturday when the two powerhouses meet once again on the final weekend of the regular season. At stake is the East division title, a spot in the conference championship game and a berth in the College Football Playoff. It’s the way it should be. The Buckeyes have redemption on their…
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