Just looking at Michigan 2025 in terms of returning starters, returning statistical production, and schedule, the Wolverines could be undefeated heading into The Game. That and if 5 star freshman QB Bryce Underwood has any kind of development, Michigan is a threat to win the Big 10 and contend for a NC. Dominating both lines of scrimmage still is a good formula for winning football games.
Also when discussing either UM or OSU, given the nature of the rivalry, it is hard to discuss one without comparison to the other. Not defending
@bkmk1 and his snark, that is just the way it has been since 1969.
Some closing thoughts. It is quite possible Michigan owns Ryan Day psychologically. X's and O's and talent advantages matter little if Ryan Day is obsessed with proving his toughness against the Maize and Blue. That and BuckeyeNation may be disappointed when Michigan's penalties are announced. TV money rules college football, not the NCAA.