ESPN Reveals Huge Prediction for Ohio State vs. Michigan

ESPN's computer model has revealed their prediction for the Ohio State-Michigan game.
Ohio State Buckeyes defensive tackle Tyleik Williams (91) motions at the line during the first half of the NCAA football game against the Michigan Wolverines at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024.
Ohio State Buckeyes defensive tackle Tyleik Williams (91) motions at the line during the first half of the NCAA football game against the Michigan Wolverines at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024. / Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
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ESPN's computer model, the Football Power Index, has made their prediction for the Ohio State vs. Michigan game in the 2025 season.

They have the Buckeyes taking down the Wolverines for their preseason predictions. Ohio State is favored by about five points in the game. The projections also have Ohio State as the No. 4 team in the country, with Michigan as the No. 17 team.

The Buckeyes have lost their last four games to the Wolverines, including in the 2024 season, despite being favored by three touchdowns.

Ohio State lost the game at home, which was one of their two losses in the 2025 campaign. The Buckeyes went on to win the National Championship, but losing to the Wolverines year after year is a significant issue.

Head coach Ryan Day won his first matchup against Michigan back in 2021, but they haven't won since. Prior to Day's arrival, Ohio State had won seven straight games against Michigan under Urban Meyer.

The Buckeyes are the favorites to take down the Wolverines once again, but they will have to do it on the road in Ann Arbor.

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