In some ways, there are no words that can do this justice. In shades of 2006 and 2016, another colossal showdown between the Michigan Wolverines and Ohio State Buckeyes is upon us. While the season stakes (a Big Ten Championship Game and likely College Football Playoff berth) are enormous, the impact this game could have on the rivalry as a whole is just as substantial.
One year ago, Michigan did the seemingly impossible by breaking the streak and planting the idea that these two teams could once again be seen as equals. Though there is still a decent talent gap, no 11-0 team should feel uncapable of winning any game, regardless of opponent, situation, or environment, and especially not after what transpired last Thanksgiving weekend.