At long last, the showdown between No. 2 Ohio State and No. 3 Michigan is here, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. Bragging rights, the Big Ten East and, potentially, a College Football Playoff spot are all on the line. For Ohio State, revenge is also a factor as the Buckeyes prepare to host the Wolverines on Saturday following last season’s embarrassing loss to their arch rival. © Provided by CBS Sports But for their similarities as 11-0 Big Ten East teams, there is a major difference in their résumés. That difference is the nonconference victory over Notre Dame that Ohio State secured in Week 1. While Michigan breezed through a laughable nonconference slate of Colorado State, Hawaii and UConn, the Buckeyes tested themselves against a quality opponent that has quietly put together a solid season. The Fighting Irish are up to No. 15 in this week’s College Football Playoff…
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