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Can Rutgers show progress on offense vs. Michigan? Why Ohio State game is relevant

Michigan's defense is without peer this season, but Rutgers should have the Wolverines' hated rival in mind when assessing its offensive performance in Saturday's game.

The Scarlet Knights have struggled against pretty much every defense they've faced this season - Rutgers is 1-8 for a reason - but they have not faced a unit loaded with blue chip, NFL-caliber players since Week 2 at then-No. 4 Ohio State.

That game was a disaster - a 52-3 loss where true freshman quarterback Artur Sitkowski was almost broken in half.

No one expects this contest against No.