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Ohio State–Michigan Week: Jeremiah Smith Expects to Play as Ryan Day Sets a Combative Tone

Facing a win-or-slip scenario for the Big Ten and CFP, Michigan is banking on a bruising identity at home.

Head Coaches Ryan Day of the Ohio State Buckeyes (L) and Sherrone Moore of the Michigan Wolverines shake hands after a college football game at Ohio Stadium on November 30, 2024 in Columbus, OH. The Michigan Wolverines won the game 13-10.
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Quarterback Julian Sayin #10 of the Ohio State Buckeyes seen in action during the game against the UCLA Bruins at Ohio Stadium on November 15, 2025 in Columbus, Ohio.

Overview

  • Saturday’s game is in Ann Arbor, with No. 1 Ohio State at 11-0 visiting No. 18/15 Michigan at 9-2 in a matchup that ends the regular season.
  • Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith said he "should be good to go" after being listed day-to-day with Carnell Tate, while Ryan Day said both are doing everything to play.
  • Day sharpened the Buckeyes’ message with "Fun is kicking ass," emphasizing focus and routine as Ohio State seeks to end a four-game skid in the rivalry.
  • Michigan coach Sherrone Moore urged the loudest Big House environment yet and stressed physical, possession-heavy play after four straight wins over OSU.
  • Key context: Ohio State brings the nation’s top defense under Matt Patricia (about 206 yards and 7.6 points allowed per game), and Michigan expects RB Jordan Marshall back as it tries to secure a Big Ten title-game berth and boost its playoff case.