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Michigan football: 5 reasons Wolverines finally beat Ohio State and win the Big Ten

By Chris Peterson

COLUMBUS, OH - NOVEMBER 24: Head Coach Jim Harbaugh of the Michigan Wolverines watches his team warm up before a game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium on November 24, 2018 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)
COLUMBUS, OH - NOVEMBER 24: Head Coach Jim Harbaugh of the Michigan Wolverines watches his team warm up before a game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium on November 24, 2018 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images) /
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4. Michigan has a better schedule than Buckeyes

As much as people may not want to admit it, when there are two pretty even teams, the schedule can be a determining factor in a race like the Big Ten East.

And when you breakdown what Michigan and Ohio State each have ahead on the slate, I’d give the edge to the Wolverines.

Certainly, Michigan has some challenges.  The Wolverines have to play challenging road games at Wisconsin and Penn State. But UM gets Iowa, Notre Dame, Michigan State and most importantly, Ohio State at home.

With a veteran quarterback and a veteran team, that is the ideal scenario. Ohio State, on the other hand, not only has to travel to Michigan Stadium with a first-year starter, but the Buckeyes also have to go to Lincoln, Nebraska to take on an underrated Huskers team.

The Buckeyes could get challenges from Michigan State and Penn State too, but it wouldn’t be shocking if the Bucks lost both road tilts and the Big Ten East.

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