Pregame observations: Michigan football vs. Ohio State

Michigan Wolverines football is set to battle Ohio State for the 120th time in history Saturday in Columbus, and TheWolverine.com is on hand at Ohio Stadium. Michigan is a sizable underdog but has won the last three meetings between the two schools.

Follow along below for injury updates, pregame observations and more from the stadium.

By:Clayton Sayfie

A view from the field

11/30/2024 10:36:00 AM

Here’s a look at some scenes from the field.

The hogs are here pic.twitter.com/Z3x6PCQVbn

— Clayton Sayfie (@CSayf23) November 30, 2024

Jyaire Hill wearing No. 35 again pic.twitter.com/YZwSDOiAWt

— Clayton Sayfie (@CSayf23) November 30, 2024

All white everything pic.twitter.com/ZSX0FbL9NB

— Clayton Sayfie (@CSayf23) November 30, 2024

Big KG ready to go pic.twitter.com/Z4eys9nPE5

— Clayton Sayfie (@CSayf23) November 30, 2024

By:Clayton Sayfie

Michigan drops hype video

11/30/2024 09:41:33 AM

Michigan has released its hype video for today’s game.

Every step we take is intentional. Every single thing we do is with a purpose. It’s a journey and we move as one.#GoBlue pic.twitter.com/AZXMFCd9bZ

— Michigan Football (@UMichFootball) November 30, 2024

By:Clayton Sayfie

Colston Loveland and Will Johnson may not have made trip to Columbus

11/30/2024 09:40:33 AM

Injured Michigan players Colston Loveland and Will Johnson did not get off the team bus as it unloaded at the stadium, according to BCSN’s Joel Sebastianelli.

The Michigan Wolverines march into Ohio Stadium

I did not see Will Johnson or Colston Loveland get off the bus pic.twitter.com/cXSqoqbrwJ

— Joel Sebastianelli (@JJSebastianelli) November 30, 2024

By:Clayton Sayfie

Michigan has arrived at Ohio Stadium

11/30/2024 09:28:25 AM

The Wolverines are on site for today’s game in Columbus.
Some Michigan players have trickled onto the field for early warmups in sweat pants and sweatshirts. It’s a cold day here at Ohio Stadium — it’s 24 degrees but feels like 16, according to Weather.com

The Wolverines have arrived#GoBlue pic.twitter.com/ooqOh1preW

— Michigan Football (@UMichFootball) November 30, 2024

By:Clayton Sayfie

Michigan will be without Colston Loveland and Will Johnson

11/30/2024 09:24:31 AM

Michigan will be without junior tight end Colston Loveland and junior cornerback Will Johnson, arguably their best players on each side of the ball, for today’s game. Here’s the full availability report.

Game information: Michigan vs. Ohio State

Venue: Ohio Stadium (102,780)
Kickoff: 12:14 p.m. ET
TV: FOX
Stream: Fox Sports App / FuboTV
On The Call: Gus Johnson (play-by-play), Joel Klatt (color) and Jenny Taft (sideline)
Radio: LEARFIELD Michigan Sports Network, anchored by WWJ 950 AM in the Detroit area, with Doug Karsch (play-by-play), Jon Jansen (color) and Jason Avant (sideline) on the call. Karsch and Jansen are regular contributors to TheWolverine.com. Click here for the full list of radio affiliates to find the station in your area. The radio broadcast can also be streamed through MGoBlue.com.
Series Facts: This will be the 120th meeting between Michigan and Ohio State. The Wolverines have a 61-51-6 advantage in the series (the 2010 OSU win was vacated) and have won the last three games between the two schools. Prior to that, OSU had won eight straight. The all-time series for games played in Columbus is tied at 28-28-2.

Michigan vs. Ohio State: Depth charts, rosters and stats

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