The Michigan Wolverines host the Ohio State Buckeyes on Saturday, and just like every season, the rushing battle will play a key role in who comes out on top. There are plenty of factors that will go into deciding a winner, but the team with more rushing yards has won every matchup since 2000. It’s clear just how important the run game is.

Both teams are among the nation’s best in run offense and defense, so the team that establishes the ground game sooner will be in a good position to win. Michigan’s offense is second in the Big Ten with 5.59 yards per carry, while Ohio State’s defense leads the Big Ten with 2.67 yards allowed per carry and 80.0 rushing yards allowed per game.

“They have great players, we have great players. It usually comes down to the running back room and how we perf

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