OSU’s season low as 64 yards on 31 carries against Nebraska earlier in the year, while its run defense held Western Michigan to 28 yards. Michigan was held to just 69 yards against Indiana but the defense held Fresno State in Week 1 to nine yards rushing and held Northwestern to just 10 yards this past week.

Ohio State's starting safety came to help solve its Michigan problem. A problem he witnessed first-hand two years ago.

"Biggest piece of this game is the rushing battle, you’ve seen that every year,” Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore said of Ohio State rivalry.