COLUMBUS, Ohio — The stakes could hardly be higher for this year’s edition of The Game. A win for No. 2 Ohio State (11-0, 8-0 Big Ten, CFP No. 2) or No. 3 Michigan (11-0, 8-0, CFP No. 3) will mean a trip to Indianapolis for the Big Ten Championship and keeping their national championship dreams alive. While a scenario may exist that the loser of Saturday’s game could still backdoor its way into College Football Playoff, the more likely result is a consolation bowl game and 365 days of pain. “When you lose this game, it’s a tough year,” said Ohio State coach Ryan Day, whose team had to swallow a 42-27 beating by the Wolverines in 2021. “There’s no hiding from that.” Both teams come into the game unbeaten for the first time since 2006. This will be the 13th time since 1942 they’ll clash as top-5 teams…
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