Michigan-Ohio State is the greatest rivalry in sports, and the Wolverines are due for big win. Based on what we’ve seen this season, it will take everything Urban Meyer and the Buckeyes have to prevent this tragedy from happening.

The No. 4 Wolverines are 10-0 straight up and 6-4 against the spread over their last 10 games. The 9-1 Buckeyes have been clinging on for dear life, playing bad teams way too close.

At stake, the top spot in the Big Ten East and a potential spot in the College Football Playoff.

BUCKEYES GAMEDAY 11/24

LOCATION: Ohio Stadium – Columbus

TIME: Noon EST

TV: FOX

Michigan is a 4.5-point road favorite in Columbus at sportsbooks monitored by OddsShark.com.

This stands to be the first time that the Buckeyes have been a home underdog since 2011, and just the team’s fifth instance as one since 2001.

The Wolverines rank No. 1 in the nation in total defense allowing only 235 total yards per game and fourth in the country in points per game allowed at 13.5.

But unlike in previous years when the team had to rely solely on its defense, the offense has held its own in 2018 as well producing 36.6 points per game.

Through eight Big Ten matchups, the Wolverines have matched Ohio State’s offensive production with an identical clip of 36.5 points per game while blowing the Buckeyes away on defense allowing only 12.8 points per game in those eight games to Ohio State’s 25.8 per game.

The talk on sports TV and radio all week is whether this could be Urban Meyer’s last game on the sidelines in Columbus as the Buckeyes coach.

EVERYTHING ON THE LINE FOR BOTH COACHES

Michigan’s head coach Jim Harbaugh wants to take the Wolverines to the College Football Playoffs. But since 2001, Ohio State has dominated the Wolverines.

The latest check on the losing streaks for Michigan: Six straight. Eight straight in Columbus.

For Harbaugh, another loss to the Buckeyes could lead to speculation as to whether he should go back coaching in the NFL.

For Meyer, if Ohio State loses to Michigan, it may be the right time for him to leave due to health concerns.

He has looked miserable on the sidelines all season, suffering from massive headaches.

RESULTS THUS FAR

Saturday, Sept. 1 – Oregon State – WON 77-31

Saturday, Sept. 8 – Rutgers – WON 52-3

Saturday, Sept. 15 – at TCU – WON 40 – 28

Saturday, Sept. 22 – Tulane – WON 49-6

Saturday, Sept. 29 – at Penn State 4:30 pm – WON 27-26

Saturday, Oct. 6 – Indiana 4:00 pm – WON 49-26

Saturday, Oct. 13 – Minnesota – WON 30-14

Saturday, Oct. 20 – at Purdue – LOST 49-20

Saturday, Nov. 3 – Nebraska WON 36-31

Saturday, Nov. 10 – at Michigan State – WON 26-6

Saturday, Nov. 17 – at Maryland – WON 52-51

THE REMAINING SCHEDULE

Saturday, Nov. 24 – Michigan (NOON ET)

Saturday, Dec. 1 – Big Ten Championship Game (Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, time TBA)