It’s been a tale of opposite seasons for the two rivals, with Michigan having to beat Northwestern over the weekend just to qualify for bowl eligibility. Meanwhile, Ohio State (10-1, 7-1 Big Ten) needs a win to clinch a berth in the Big Ten title game and looks to be a shoe-in for the expanded College Football Playoff.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Rivalry week has arrived, and Ohio State football is expected to finally end its skid against Michigan. The Buckeyes are 20.5-point favorites in Saturday’s matchup, according to DraftKings.

For Ohio State on Saturday, The Game is all about righting the wrongs of the past three years when Michigan football ran roughshod over the Buckeyes, stealing their birthright to win the Big Ten and get into the College Football Playoff.

Ohio State defeated Indiana 38-15 in another top-five matchup. Here's what we learned about the Buckeyes on Saturday.

Now THAT was a statement. Ohio State hosted Indiana and took control of the game late in the second half, never looked back, and won going away against the No. 5 team in the country, 38-15. All units played well and now the Buckeyes still have all of their goals