July 1, 2026

Ohio State football vs. Michigan score predictions: Reclaim The Game or extend the streak?


COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State football is an underdog in The Game for the first time since 2018. If anything, that might play in its favor. Ohio State performs well as an underdog — real or through manufactured perception — under Ryan Day. Have the recent performance trends between the two teams started to lean in the Buckeyes’ favor. Or do they not matter in a rivalry game with this much on the line? We made our picks against DraftKings’ Wednesday line of Michigan -3.5, with an over/under point total of 46. Watch our video above for a more detailed explanation of our picks, and see our season-long prediction performance below. Nathan Baird Ohio State 23, Michigan 22 This has seemed like a toss-up dating back to last spring. So many of the most crucial areas, though, seem to be trending in the Buckeyes’ favor. The offensive line’s…

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