Michigan needs The Game more than Ohio State, and we already know the Wolverines are better than managing it. Shouldn't this be a red flag?

Many of the top teams in the College Football Playoff rankings are either off this week or have highly-favorable matchups. No. 1 Ohio State plays Rutgers, No. 2

Let’s break down 10 Ohio State legends who were absolutely monsters in college football, but failed spectacularly in the NFL.

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The Ohio State football program is expected to sign four-star running backs Favour Akih and Legend Bey during the early signing period for the 2026 recruiting class, which lasts from Dec. 3-5. Learn more about these members of the Buckeyes’ recruiting class with this profile.

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USC-Oregon is a pivotal matchup Saturday in Eugene, while Michigan's narrow win over Northwestern last week kept the Wolverines in the playoff conversation. USC's rain-soaked win over Iowa was effectively a playoff elimination game for the Trojans, and similar stakes accompany their Week 13 clash with the Ducks.

Michigan has been on the periphery of CFP talk all year. That would change with a win at Maryland and another upset of Ohio State.

Ohio State football will be featured in an upcoming docuseries taking fans inside the life of a five-star freshman.