[EmpireWF]

The game of the year is now less than a week away. The Wolverines dominated Indiana on the road yesterday afternoon and will end their regular season on the road against their arch rivals. The Buckeyes only scored under 20 points once this season, two weeks ago at Illinois. They return home to what will undoubtedly be one of the more rowdy crowds of the college football season.

The only one way ticket to the BCS National Championship game will go to the winner of this match-up. The loser will likely have to settle for less.

Can the Wolverines pull the upset and go into Buckeye Country and steal the Big 10 Title and #1 Ranking in the nation away? Or will Ohio State continue their dominance?

My prediction: Ohio State over Michigan, 34-21.

[Lefty Noob]

Man, college football just doesn't get any better than this. Hated rivals who just happen to be #1 and #2 this year, playing for the Big Ten title and a trip to the BCS championship. Smith, Ginn and the rest of that offense is explosive, but how will they fare against a Michigan defense that is far and away the best they've faced all season, and one of the best in the country? On the other side of the ball, the Buckeyes need to shut down Mike Hart and try to make Chad Henne beat them, I think.

It's going to be a great game, but... "Hail, to the victors, valiant, Hail to the conquering heroes..." Michigan pulls the upset, 27-24.

[soriano33]

I think Michigan is going to win 38-35....late FG to decide it, which will make everyone decide that maybe they should play each other in the title game

[chsbletz]

Ohio State is the better offensive team, but Michigan is the better defensive team. The game will be played in Columbus. Give the edge to the Bucks by about 17-14.

[VaTechNut]

Gotta go with the Buckeyes in this one, don't believe Mich will be able to overcome Ohios home field advantage. Buckeyes by a TD.

[desertrat]

I think Ohio State wins this easier than most people think. The speed on offense is too much for Michigan to handle giving the edge to the Buckeyes. As always, turnovers are the key to this game. If the Buckeyes avoid turning the ball over, this game won't be close.

Ohio State 31
Michigan 21

[rancher66]

These teams are just about even on both sides of the ball. Defensively they are dead even, but on offensive I give the the edge to Michigan's passing game. . .Michigan wins 31-21.

[rmjvol]

When they play up to their game, the Buckeyes are just ALOT better than anybody this year.

I think they show up big and spank Michigan in a game that seals the deal on the Heisman for Troy Smith.

My pick:
Michigan 17
Ohio State 38

[JYRN]

I say UM takes this on a last second FG

[Lefty Noob]

What an incredible game so far - OSU has a four point lead with about 8 minutes left in the fourth quarter. I've really been impressed with the way this RB Pittman is playing for the Buckeyes, and the Wolverines second-half adjustments on defense. As expected, this one is going to go down to the wire.

[rmjvol]

Great college football game. Buckeyes went back up by 11 but I'm guessing we'll see another couple TD's.... at least

[Lefty Noob]

I dunno... 3 minutes left now. An Arrington reception just got called back due to a penalty, and two plays later, Henne gets sacked for the fourth time. Looks like the Buckeyes are just going to be too much for Michigan. Wolverines better do something fast if they want to come back here.

[Lefty Noob]

4th and 16 and a Buckeye DB gets called for interference. Stupid penalty to commit.

[rmjvol]

Wow. 6 + 2pt conversion pulls Michigan to 3 with 2:10 left.

42-39

What have they got left for the last 2 minutes? Anyone want to bet on OT?

[JYRN]

Ted Ginn recovers the onside kick.