The Michigan Wolverines entered the 2024 matchup as a 19.5-point underdog, making their victory the largest upset in the rivalry since at least 1978.

Ryan Day enters Saturday's game on a three-game losing skid vs. Michigan - and on the precipice of a historic fourth straight loss to the Wolverines

Ohio State's offense isn't nearly as explosive as it was scheduled to be this fall under new quarterback Will Howard and a bevy of wideout talent, including five-star freshman Jeremiah Smith. Instead, the Buckeyes looked gunshy at times against Michigan, scared to throw downfield with an inconsistent signal caller.