In a bold prediction for the 2025 campaign, ESPN’s Bill Connelly recently forecasted the Michigan Wolverines to continue their dominance over the Ohio State Buckeyes.
But he took it a giant step further. Not only did he project the Wolverines to defeat Ohio State for a fifth straight time in the regular season, but Connelly also predicted Michigan to beat the Buckeyes in the first round of the College Football.
Following the conclusion of the inaugural 12-team playoff, Connelly envisioned how the 2025 season could play out. While he acknowledged Ohio State will likely be a formidable force throughout the season, he predicted Michigan’s win over the Buckeyes would open the door for several other teams to compete for a spot in the Big Ten Championship.