Ohio State Will Make 'Easy Work' of Michigan Next Week, Ex-Buckeyes Star Says

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Ohio State Will Make 'Easy Work' of Michigan Next Week, Ex-Buckeyes Star Says

Key Points:

  • A former Buckeyes QB shared a prediction
  • The Buckeyes are early 12.5 point favorites
  • Michigan has one distinct advantage

The Michigan Wolverines have won four straight games in their rivalry with the Ohio State Buckeyes headed into next Saturday, Nov. 29’s game in Ann Arbor.

Michigan coach Sherrone Moore has presided over two of those wins, once as an interim head coach and once as the team’s head coach last season, while OSU coach Ryan Day has a 1-4 career record against ‘The Team Up North.’

On Thursday, a former Buckeyes quarterback known for his rivalry game heroics, Braxton Miller, who had a 2-1 record against the Wolverines himself, shared a bold prediction on next weekend’s game that is sure to get the attention of both fanbases.

Miller Bets Big on Buckeyes

Miller didn’t mince words on his pick for Nov. 29’s game as he said the Buckeyes will make “easy work” of the Wolverines.

He also included a highlights of his standout moments on the field in ‘The Game.’

Miller played two seasons with the NFL’s Houston Texans as a receiver, amassing 261 receiving yards and two touchdowns in 21 games.

Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) makes a one-handed catch in front of UCLA Bruins defensive back Andre Jordan Jr. (2) during the NCAA football game at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Nov. 15, 2025.

Buckeyes, Wolverines in Action This Weekend

The Buckeyes and Wolverines are both in action this weekend with Ohio State welcoming Rutgers and Michigan hitting the road to face hot shot freshman Malik Washington and the Maryland Terrapins.

Both teams are favored but concern has ripped through Columbus with Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate both working through injuries in recent days.

Rutgers boasts two of the Big Ten’s top playmakers in KJ Duff and Antwan Raymond who will both put pressure on defensive coordinator Matt Patricia’s defense.

Buckeyes Favored by 12.5 for Michigan Game

Ohio State is an early 12.5 point favorite for The Game according to FanDuel Sportsbook against the 8-2 Wolverines.

Ohio State has been the most dominant team in the country this entire season while the Wolverines have lost two games, to USC and Oklahoma, both of them on the road.

Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood has consistently been better at home than on the road this season which could cause more than a few sleepless nights for Patricia and his staff.

Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin is the Heisman Trophy front runner in some circles but the Buckeyes’ offense won’t quite be the same if Tate and Smith are unable to give it a go against a stout secondary led by Zeke Berry, Mason Curtis, Jyaire Hill, Brandyn Hillman and others next weekend.

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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Nov 20, 2025, where it first appeared in the College section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

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