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Two of the biggest rivals in college football hook up in a matter of hours. As FOX Sports Radio's Bruce Jacobs said it recently, the Buckeyes "need a miracle".

A lot is at stake at Michigan Stadium tomorrow:
-If OSU beats Michigan, it locks up a share of the Big Ten title. If OSU wins and Penn State loses, the Buckeyes get the automatic BCS bid.
-If Michigan beats Ohio State, a Penn State loss means all three teams split the Big Ten title, and UM gets the automatic BCS bid.

Penn State losing to Michigan State is a super-longshot.

I'd feel better about the OSU-Michigan game if it was in Columbus, where the Buckeyes would have the loudest fans in the Big Ten on their side. On paper, the Buckeyes have looked good recently, but their recent opponents pretty much all rolled over and played dead. If Coach Jim Tressel doesn't play things too close to his sweater vest on offense, the Buckeyes could repeat last year's success against UM. A boring offensive gameplan probably won't be enough to beat the Wolverines' playmakers.

Michigan needs this win to save what has, so far, been a disappointing season. Coach Lloyd Carr wants to avoid a 1-4 record against Tressel.

I (reluctantly) give Michigan a slight edge going in, all the while hoping the Buckeyes win big!

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