Ohio State vs. Michigan Buckeyes Wire staff predictions for Saturday

Ohio State fans know what day it is. They've had to live with the result of last year's game between Ohio State and Michigan for a year now, even after winning a College Football Playoff after the despair of losing four straight in the rivalry. Heck, some fans -- and a surprising number of them -- would rather beat Michigan than win a national championship.

So then, the last Saturday in November is either going to be one of adulation or more disdain for all things Maize and Blue. This one just means more, and the whole college football world will be watching.

We like to give our writers the opportunity to make their final predictions for each Ohio State football game just before everything happens on the field, and of course, we are going to do it for this one as well. Here's what Phil, Mark, and Evan say about what will happen when Ohio State and Michigan take the field on Saturday afternoon.

Phil Harrison, Lead Writer/Editor

The losing streak ends Saturday. This Ohio State defense is just too good, no matter what the game plan, weather, or offensive woes are. The game plan and play calling won't play into the hands of the Michigan defense this time. The Buckeyes are clearly the better team and will finally play like it and usher in a new era in the rivalry as we've seen so often.

Score Prediction | Ohio State 24, Michigan 10

Mark Russell, Contributor

I believe Day has learned from previous years. The game will be ugly, and Buckeye Nation will be on the edge of its seat for the first time since August. However, Ohio State gets it done with a dramatic fourth-quarter drive to end the streak.

Score Prediction | Ohio State 24, Michigan 17

Griffin Dreifaldt, Contributor

Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood is overwhelmed by the Buckeye defense, and with Carnell Tate and Jeremiah Smith back, Julian Sayin deals a monster game through the air. OSU snaps Michigan’s four-year win streak in Ann Arbor

Score Prediction | Ohio State 28, Michigan 10

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