Top-ranked Ohio State has some concerns with the health of its star wideouts ahead of Saturday's game against Rutgers.

Ohio State will try to stay perfect without its star wideout as his status is monitored heading into the Michigan game.

Matt Patricia's approach to facing Rutgers provided a glimpse into how Ohio State football might defend Michigan.

Here are 10 thoughts wrapping up No. 18 Michigan’s 45-20 victory against Maryland and opening the floodgates on rivalry week.

Tate did not start against Purdue and observers noted his absence from the opening drive, though he was suited up on the sideline and appeared to be smiling and cheering on his team. The reason for his limited participation was not immediately made official. Later in the game, it was reported that Tate has been kept out as a precautionary measure.

Ohio State offered Phillip Daniels a chance to come home when he transferred in from Minnesota. He’s a Cincinnati native who’s also the cousin of former OSU All-American Paris Johnson, who’s since become a first-round pick and the Arizona Cardinals’ franchise left tackle.

We have an injury status update from Pete Thamel for Ohio State receivers Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate ahead of the Rutgers matchup on Saturday.

Michigan (9-2, 7-1 Big Ten) will now flip the page to its biggest week of the year, the annual rivalry game against Ohio State in Ann Arbor. The Wolverines need a win to stay alive in the Big Ten title race and move up the College Football Playoff rankings.

Ohio State football is changing its Michigan week routine to reflect a normal game. Will this prove to be effective, or are the Buckeyes overthinking The Game again?

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