A look at playermakers on both sides of the ball for the Buckeyes and the Wolverines. Game Preview: https://www.10tv.com/article/sports/football/ohio-state-football/ohio-state-michigan-college-football-rivalry-game/530-21946b8d-8842-4b6d-bd0c-433fbecea9c2 No. 2 Ohio State has gotten past its injury issues, dominated two straight overmatched opponents and is uber-motivated for The Game after two straight lopsided losses to Michigan. The third-ranked Wolverines narrowly escaped Maryland last week and are still dealing with the fallout of the sign-stealing scandal, including the firing of an assistant coach and the sideline suspension of coach Jim Harbaugh that runs through Saturday's meeting in Ann Arbor. The winner represents the East in the Big Ten championship game and is all but assured a spot in the College Football Playoff if it beats Iowa as a heavy favorite next week. ABOUT THE GAME No. 2 Ohio State (11-0, 8-0 Big Ten) at No. 3 Michigan (11-0, 8-0), Saturday, noon ET (Fox) How big is The Game? Ryan Day is 40-2 against Big Ten opponents. The two losses were to Michigan in 2021 and ‘22 by a combined 37 points. Ohio State defensive end Jack Sawyer said those humiliations have provided more than enough “fuel” for the Buckeyes. The key to the game is whether Michigan's defense, after looking mortal against Maryland, can slow down an offense that has its big playmakers back and scored at least 35 points in three straight games.