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Why the 2026 Ohio State-Michigan game matters more than ever
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The Ohio State-Michigan rivalry has entered a new era.
For the first time since 2021, the pressure isn’t on the Buckeyes to prove it can win this game after snapping a four-game streak.
Meanwhile, the Wolverines are hoping that a change in leadership can help them move on from the chaos of the last four seasons. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Jimmy Watkins dive into everything The Game to discuss it all.
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