In eight of the last 11 meetings between Michigan and Ohio State, the Buckeyes defeated the Wolverines. However, Michigan has won the last three.
There’s surely a lot of frustration for the Buckeyes falling to their biggest rival for three straight years. For Day, three losses to Michigan have blemished his otherwise impressive resume since taking over as the Buckeyes’ head coach — there’s undoubtedly a lot at stake and a lot of strong feelings. The frustration and strong emotions could easily be at the forefront of each player and coach’s mind, steering their preparation just days out from The Game.