Michigan Football vs Ohio State: Roundtable predictions for ‘The Game’

What is your biggest concern heading into the game against Ohio State?

Jordan: My biggest concern is Michigan’s health. I think a fully healthy Michigan team wins this game. If Corum and Edwards are only about 50%, that puts the game on JJ’s shoulders, and he hasn’t shown enough for me to be confident.

Josh: Whether or not JJ McCarthy can pick up the offense when they get down. McCarthy has all the talent in the world but since the Indiana game, has not had a performance that’s inspired a heckuva lot of confidence.

Nick: The injuries, McCarthy and the passing attack, and the defense facing an offense that is as lethal as Ohio State’s is..

Cameron: My biggest concern is Michigan’s offense with or without Corum. As previously mentioned in my “Five Questions” article, I think Corum will play, but I don’t think he will necessarily get the same amount of carries as he usually gets, and with Donovan Edward’s availability also in flux, how effective can Michigan run the ball on the ground if CJ Stokes and Dunlap or Gash have to get more carries than normal? On defense, it’s the pass rush. Michigan has to create pressure on Stroud. Stops in the red zone are also important, but getting pressure and sacks on Stroud is also important.

Chris: Blake Corum being injured. A key thing that Michigan football did last year was keeping the ball away from Ohio State. It shortened the game in the sense there weren’t many possessions for either side. That’s what needs to happen Saturday. Nothing could be better than 3-4 long scoring drives. Michigan has done that all year but Corum has been the key due to his success in short-yardage situations.  I hope he can go because if he’s not himself, I have a hard time seeing Michigan win.