Prediction: Ohio State Buckeyes VS Michigan Wolverines 2025-11-29

Ohio State vs. Michigan: The Great Potato Chip Heist of 2025

Ladies and gentlemen, gather ‘round for the most anticipated clash since a toaster tried to join a bakery union: Ohio State (11-0) vs. Michigan (9-2) in the 2025 edition of The Game. Buckle up, because this rivalry is so intense, even the governors are betting potato chips like they’re betting their souls.

Parsing the Odds: A Math Class You Didn’t Sign Up For
Let’s start with the cold, hard numbers. The betting lines paint a curious picture. Ohio State, the 11-0 juggernaut, is a narrow favorite on the moneyline (decimal odds ~1.25), implying a ~80% chance to win. Michigan, meanwhile, is a +4.1 underdog, suggesting bookmakers give them a ~24% shot. But here’s the twist: Michigan has won four straight against Ohio State, outscoring them by a combined 130-84. In those games, Ohio State scored 46 fewer points than their rivals. If football were a math test, Michigan would be acing calculus while Ohio State is still trying to remember how to carry the 1.

The spread? Ohio State is favored by 10.5 points, a line so bold it’s practically wearing a cape. Yet Michigan’s ATS dominance (4-0 in those games) suggests they’re not just competitive—they’re exploiting the Buckeyes like a student using a calculator on a pop quiz. The total is set at 43.5 points, and with three of the last four meetings going OVER, expect a fireworks show unless someone invents a halftime nap.

News from the Frontlines: Injuries, Coaching Curses, and Governor Gossip
Ohio State’s Ryan Day enters this game with a 40% career losing rate against Michigan, the worst for any Buckeyes coach with multiple losses. For context, even Woody Hayes, the guy who once lost his temper and punched a referee, only lost 11 times in 28 tries. Day’s lone win (2019) feels like a mirage in a desert of despair. Meanwhile, Michigan’s Sherrone Moore is 2-0 against Ohio State, including a 13-10 upset in Columbus. If coaching were a poker game, Moore’s got a full house and Day’s got… a hand of regrets.

Injury reports are clean, but let’s not forget: Michigan’s defense has been a porcupine in a sock for Ohio State’s offense. Since 2022, the Buckeyes have averaged just 21.3 PPG in these matchups—about as effective as a screensaver trying to score in a video game.

And then there’s the governors’ wager. Michigan’s Gretchen Whitmer, a self-proclaimed “Wolverine Mom,” is confident her team will deliver a “championship swagger” (translation: “I’m betting Ohio’s best potato chips”). Ohio’s Mike DeWine, meanwhile, is doubling down on faith in Day, insisting the Buckeyes will “bring Ohio’s pride and toughness.” For the record, neither governor has publicly stated what happens if the game ends in a tie. Spoiler: It’ll be salty.

The Verdict: Will Ohio State Break the Curse or Become a Potato Chip Sacrifice?
Let’s cut through the noise. Ohio State is 11-0, but their schedule has been easier than a vegan buffet at a steakhouse. Michigan, despite a 9-2 record, has faced a gauntlet that includes Penn State, Michigan State, and a valiant but doomed attempt to beat Ohio State last year. The Wolverines’ recent dominance—four straight wins, three OVERs—suggests they’ve turned the rivalry into a one-way street.

The spread (-10.5) demands Ohio State win by double digits, but their offense against Michigan has been slower than a sloth on a treadmill. Defense? Well, Michigan’s D has been so good, they’ve made Ohio State’s star QB look like he’s throwing to a haystack.

Final Prediction: Michigan 27, Ohio State 24
Yes, the numbers favor Ohio State, but history, coaching trends, and the simple law of “what goes around comes around” all point to Michigan extending their streak. The Buckeyes’ 2,191-day title drought against Michigan? It stays. And as for the governors? Whitmer’s about to enjoy a crisp, crunchy victory—literally.

Bet Michigan +10.5 unless you enjoy watching hope die a slow death.

Now go argue about this in the comments section. I’ll be over here, eating chips and wondering why I trusted Ryan Day with my life savings. 🍿

Created: Nov. 29, 2025, 2:26 p.m. GMT

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