September 28th, 2019 at 9:09 PM ^
I feel at this point they don't need to prepare as much as they did during Tressel's era. Tressel stressed the UM game from the start. Mindset goes a long way in sports. Now, OSU is just so superior to Michigan talent- and coaching-wise that it seems their mindset doesn't need to be constantly focused on UM. They're just vastly better than UM in every aspect of the sport. This is why I just want UM to leave. Go to the Big 12 or ACC. I surrender and am fine admitting that.
September 28th, 2019 at 8:51 PM ^
Sadly I agree. The rivalry is slowly but surely turning into a Little Brown Jug situation where it’s a rivalry in name only. Where one team is so much blatantly better than the other in every aspect of the game year in and year out. Michigan can afford to go independent because so many schools would clamor to get on their schedule.
As long as we have to face OSU every year, as well as be in their same division, Michigan’s never going to even sniff the playoff. I’d rather go the ND route, go undefeated on an easy schedule and get blown out in the semis. At least even you can say you made it and had a chance to play for it all.
September 28th, 2019 at 9:13 PM ^
That's a good point. I didn't even consider the independent route. I'd be fine with that. Just be sure to never schedule OSU again. I don't care what the media, haters, or their fans would say if UM did that. I care about winning football games and getting a chance to play for a title We'll never do that with OSU this good.
September 28th, 2019 at 9:41 PM ^
This is where Harbaugh gets a bad rap. He turned a below average B1G team into a top ten program (based on cumulative performance during his tenure). But the natives are restless since he
1) Doesn't beat OSU
2) Doesn't go to the B1G title game
3) Doesn't make playoffs.
Thing is, those are all because we aren't as good as OSU, a top three program.
September 28th, 2019 at 10:42 PM ^
Lol 1-10 vs top 10. 1-6 vs ranked teams on the road. 13-14 vs good teams.
But yeah its just beating ohio thats limiting Jimmy
September 28th, 2019 at 11:33 PM ^
One correction: 13-15 after last week.
September 28th, 2019 at 8:17 PM ^
Not sure OSU will be challenged this season before the playoffs.
Maybe Wisconsin? Maybe PSU? Maybe a Michigan playing out of their minds? Not confident in any of that.
September 28th, 2019 at 8:25 PM ^
They’re good for a midseason brain fart every year. Unfortunately we play them at the end of the year.
September 28th, 2019 at 8:33 PM ^
The Wisconsin game is in Columbus. I'll bet OSU runs 40+ on them and convincingly wins.
September 28th, 2019 at 9:26 PM ^
So is PSU. I am just hoping they are spent after that game, right before our game.
Yea, I know.....won't happen.
September 28th, 2019 at 10:19 PM ^
they have talent, size, speed... but they are not going to annihilate every team they play. Look at tonight, Clemson looked vulnerable, against an unranked I am more dreading OSU fans getting tickets in my section, I'm too old to go to jail.
September 28th, 2019 at 8:47 PM ^
Their offense is just crazy.
September 28th, 2019 at 8:18 PM ^
In Tucson for the night going to the UCLA-Arizona game. Hoping for another PAC-12 after dark stunner tonight!
September 28th, 2019 at 8:19 PM ^
What in the actual fuck was that.
September 28th, 2019 at 8:20 PM ^
OSU is a fucking machine dudes, this is not even fair
September 28th, 2019 at 8:21 PM ^
Okudah gets a pick lying on the ground. Brutal momentum killer for the Huskers after a nice drive. Dobbins has some speed, no surprise.
September 28th, 2019 at 8:22 PM ^
When does the Nebraska and OSU game start? Is there a weather delay or something?
Pretty fucking shitty for ABC to be showing a replay of "The Game" from last year!!!
September 29th, 2019 at 10:04 AM ^
this made me laugh pretty good. well done sire, sadly, well done
September 28th, 2019 at 8:22 PM ^
I'll state the obvious: OSU is going to destroy Michigan again, win the Big Ten title again, and this time get to the playoff (again). It's insane how good they are. It also pisses me the fuck off. It's probably going to be Oklahoma, Alabama, Clemson, and OSU. I obviously cannot predict the winners since I don't know the seedings.
September 28th, 2019 at 8:25 PM ^
OSU has played no one so far
September 28th, 2019 at 8:28 PM ^
We were told that about Wisconsin.
September 28th, 2019 at 8:35 PM ^
It doesn't matter. They have completely destroyed every team they have played. That is what good teams do.
September 28th, 2019 at 8:59 PM ^
What UM fan thumbs up someone stating that we will get thrashed again? This whole thread is filled with somber alcoholics.
September 28th, 2019 at 9:15 PM ^
I'm just stating the truth. How any unbiased person can think UM stands a chance is beyond my understanding.
September 28th, 2019 at 9:30 PM ^
Any given Saturday. There are tons of upsets every year in college football.
September 29th, 2019 at 8:22 AM ^
Honestly, college football has become quite boring. Same 4-6 teams at the top every year for about the last decade. It is to the point, for me at least, that my desire to watch any other game than the one in which Michigan is playing has been zapped. Go Blue!
September 28th, 2019 at 8:23 PM ^
OSU is absurdly good. Hoping Fields sucks in cold weather.
September 28th, 2019 at 8:23 PM ^
Can we tap the brakes on the frosties?
September 28th, 2019 at 8:25 PM ^
Too late, that bandwagon and train are overflowing and already left the station.
Next stop, bottom of a ravine where they can say hi to Chip Kelly and UCLA fans.
September 28th, 2019 at 8:23 PM ^
Penn St and Wisconsin can play with OSU
September 28th, 2019 at 9:07 PM ^
Penn State is going to get obliterated. Wisky'll be a good matchup.
September 28th, 2019 at 8:24 PM ^
No outhitting matters tonight.
September 28th, 2019 at 8:25 PM ^
For the last weekend in September, the night games are not inspiring.
September 28th, 2019 at 8:26 PM ^
Justin Fields is elite. If he stays healthy OSU is a CFB contender.
Clemson and Bama lookvshaky. Best two teams thus far are Oklahoma and OSU.
September 28th, 2019 at 8:44 PM ^
Gotta include UGa In there. They have the best noncon win of the season right now.
September 28th, 2019 at 8:28 PM ^
I've seen this OSU movie before... And it's depressing. Why are they always so good?
September 28th, 2019 at 8:31 PM ^
Because their players don’t have to do school and are way better than everyone else at football.
September 28th, 2019 at 8:58 PM ^
or maybe their players get real coaching?
September 28th, 2019 at 8:28 PM ^
Well at least Nebraska will out hit them.
September 28th, 2019 at 8:32 PM ^
The “Fighting Frosties” ALWAYS outhit the competition.
September 28th, 2019 at 8:30 PM ^
Not a single good game on tonight.
September 28th, 2019 at 8:33 PM ^
This is the worst Saturday night for College Football that I can remember. Every game is a blowout.
September 28th, 2019 at 8:37 PM ^
wsu vs Utah should be good later, this game sucks right now, come on huskers, make a play!
September 28th, 2019 at 8:35 PM ^
Currently watching Colorado State vs Utah State. Is there a game I should be watching that I am missing?
September 28th, 2019 at 8:39 PM ^
What a terrible throw. OSU is insanely good, but damn Nebraska sucks.
September 28th, 2019 at 8:40 PM ^
Fire Frosty
September 28th, 2019 at 8:40 PM ^
After how Nebraska has looked the last three weeks, it’s no surprise that the game looks like this so far. And believe me, it’s going to get much worse. OSU won’t put the breaks on until they have 50 points are so.
I just wish we could do this (among other things) - go on the road against a non-Rutgers opponent and look like a well oiled machine from the start. Completely take an enthusiastic crowd out of it right away.
And just as I type this, Nebraska throws another interception.
September 28th, 2019 at 8:54 PM ^
Is it really that difficult to coach a college team to execute a college playbook? Or are Harbaugh and Gattis trying to teach an NFL playbook to a college team and that's why we are always floundering. With the talent we have, we should look very similar to OSU.
September 28th, 2019 at 9:39 PM ^
With all due respect to my beloved team....even well-coached, I don't believe Michigan has the same talent level and depth as OSU. Their O and D line look absolutely ridiculous.
Super hot take but...if there was a fulcrum moment in Harbaugh's career at Michigan, it was the 2016 game at OSU. Beating OSU, in their house, was the launching pad for recruiting and a national title run. Even with the loss at Iowa, that season should have been the launching pad for improved recruiting and well....yeah...fuck that game.
September 28th, 2019 at 11:03 PM ^
They have 5 star sophomore and juniors who are backups because they recruit breadth and depth. We may have talented players but not across the board and certainly not two or 3 levels deep. You think josh metellus, Carlo Kemp, Donovan jeter, Jordan Glasgow, brad Hawkins, John runyan, Christian turner, Hassan Haskins, Sean Mckeon, even sew the field if they’re on Ohio states team? Not speaking negatively about our players but just illustrating the talent gap