CLOSE Jim Harbaugh discusses Michigan’s blowout win over Indiana, says team is riding Shea Patterson’s play, Nov. 23, 2019. Orion Sang, Detroit Free Press The Big Ten’s most consequential football matchup in the final weekend of the season may not be its most intriguing. Wisconsin-Minnesota will decide the conference’s western division champion, but Michigan-Ohio State still tops the marquee. The Buckeyes are undefeated and on the verge of securing a spot in the College Football Playoff. Michigan is surging, having won four consecutive games in dominating fashion. The latest installment of one of college football’s greatest rivalries will be appointment viewing. And based on the latest edition of the Free Press’ power rankings, it’s a matchup of the conference’s two best teams. 1. Ohio State (11-0) Last week: 1. On Saturday, Ohio State advanced one step closer toward securing an opportunity to play for the national championship. A victory…
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