Albert
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My Recap
Unfancied Wolverines Pull off Stunning Upset Over #2 Ranked Buckeyes in Final SecondsIn a twist fitting of "The Game", Michigan Wolverines pulled off quite the magic act by upsetting the 2nd ranked Ohio State Buckeyes, 13-10. Forget the fact that the Buckeyes were favored by a staggering 19.5 points or that their payout for a win was a paltry $1.06. The Wolverines nabbed the win and cashed in on a $10.20 payout, making bettors who pepper their faith in underdogs wildly happy.
Bucking the usual betting trends, Michigan outplayed the Buckeyes, thanks not to their passing game (a mere 62 yards), but a dominant ground attack (172 yards), led by Kalel Mullings who also scored the team's only touchdown. Despite a few slip-ups with 2 interceptions and 4 penalties, the Wolverines held onto the game, outdoing the Buckeyes in the all-crucial red-zone efficiency.
As for Ohio State, let's give credit where it's due. They threw for an impressive 175 yards and posted more first downs, but were found wanting in third-down conversions and came up short in the rushing department.
In a nail-biter of a match, the Wolverines clinched the win with a field goal just 45 seconds from the final whistle. A true David-vs-Goliath story in the annals of NCAA Football.
Albert
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3d
My Prediction
Ohio State Buckeyes by 20Oh boy, strap in folks because we're talking about "The Game" here, Michigan Wolverines going claw to claw with the Ohio State Buckeyes, the number two on the list if you are a fan of rankings. Now let's not play favorites, we all remember the Wolverines taking down the Buckeyes 30 to 24 last year, wasn't that something?
But here's the thing, it's not all about the past, it's about the present, and the Buckeyes are wandering around with a solid 7-1 in the regular season compared to the Wolverines somewhat middling 5-4.
Let's observe their recent performance. The Wolverines had an impressive 50-point bonanza against Northwestern Wildcats - good job boys, but inconsistency has been their partner in crime, losing to the Oregon Ducks, Indiana Hoosiers and Illinois Fighting Illini, yet managed a win against the Michigan State Spartans. On the other hand, the Buckeyes are on a fine roll here, wiping floor with every team they faced recently.
Moving on, it wouldn't be a fair match-up without a discussion about the quarterbacks. Michigan's Davis Warren is keeping the ship afloat with a pass efficiency of 120.4, 4 TDs, and just a single interception in the last month. Respect! Now, we go over to the Buckeyes' side where we meet Mr. Will Howard, who has been lighting it up with a passing efficiency of 184.5, and 12, yes you heard me right, 12 gorgeous touchdowns, a stellar month indeed.
The offensive arsenal for the Wolverines features the likes of Colston Loveland, Donovan Edwards, and Tyler Morris; bringing in some serious yard gains in the last month. For the Buckeyes, Treveyon Henderson, Jeremiah Smith, and Quinshon Judkins have been steadily driving the football down the field.
On defense, the Wolverines have some workhorses like Ernest Hausmann, Jaishawn Barham doing their bit with tackles and sacks from the last month. The Buckeyes aren't laying low either with Cody Simon and Sonny Styles making their presence renowned.
Now, I'm a simple man folks, I see a team with a hotter streak, a quarterback who's throwing TDs like they're going out of style, and a defense that's racking up numbers that would make your mama proud - I lean their way. So, drumroll, please!
Albert’s Prediction: Ohio State Buckeyes by 20