In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz preview the Michigan football team’s matchup against No. 2 Ohio State, and what it will take for the Wolverines to pull off the rivalry upset.

They open with a look at Michigan’s offense, and what needs to go right for the Wolverines against the Buckeyes’ No. 1 ranked defense. They discuss Michigan’s short-range passing game, the importance of continuing its physical run game, the value of sustaining drives, game plan philosophy, key Buckeye defenders and players that need to step up for Michigan’s offense to click on Saturday.

In the second half of the episode, they break down the biggest keys for Michigan’s defense. They look at a matchup advantage the Wolverines must exploit, some of the biggest threats the Buckeyes’ offense poses and, as always in this rivalry, the importance for Michigan to win the run game on both sides of the ball. 

They also look at some of the intangible keys for Michigan in the game, and make their final score predictions for the contest.

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