From: Canada.com — Ann Arbor, MI  – One of college football’s fiercest rivalries will come alive once again this Saturday in Ann Arbor, as Ohio State visits No. 17 Michigan.

Ohio State had climbed into the Big Ten race with three straight wins that began in mid-October, but Luke Fickell’s club has lost two heart-breakers in a row to fall off the pace. Following a 26-23 overtime loss to Purdue, the Buckeyes dropped a 20-14 decision to Penn State last weekend in Columbus in a defensive battle that featured no scoring in the second half.

“The most important thing, this is Michigan week. That’s where we’re focused,” said Fickell at his weekly press conference. “That’s what we want to talk about. That’s what we want our guys to understand about. It’s always been about a one-game season regardless of the records.”

Michigan, meanwhile, lost a chance to play in the Big Ten title tilt last week when Michigan State won the Legends Division. But the Wolverines still have much to play for on Saturday against its hated rival, as it can finish off a 10-win regular season. Michigan has won two straight, including last weekend’s 45-17 rout of Nebraska……..

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