A former Nick Saban player is leading the charge in the Ohio State and Michigan game. He could make the difference.

Saturday is the Big Noon Kickoff for the Ohio State vs. Michigan college football game in Ann Arbor. FOX Weather Meteorologist Nick Kosir previews the FOX Weather Risk of Weather Impact (ROWI) for the game as a big winter storm is set to bring snow to Ann Arbor tomorrow afternoon.

Meek: The status of Ohio State’s wide receivers will impact Michigan’s plan on defense. If Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate play, cornerbacks Jyaire Hill and Zeke Berry may have to win some one-on-one matchups. If one is out, it will be easier for Michigan to bracket the other without leaving anyone on an island.

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No. 1 Ohio State faces No. 15 Michigan in a high-stakes rivalry matchup with College Football Playoff implications in the 128th edition of The Game.

Last season's shocker in Columbus added more powder to the keg. A 13-10 Michigan win as a 19.5-point underdog sparked turmoil after Michigan planted its flag at midfield. Tempers flared, chaos ensued and police cleared the scene with pepper spray.

The Ohio State football program got some good news this week when 3-star defensive lineman Darryus McKinley flipped from LSU to Ohio State.

A longshot combination of results could give the storied series its first in-season rematch with the conference title at stake.