In a moment of chance, Michigan homer Desmond Howard is forced to choose between Ohio State and Indiana for best defense. His answer is surprising.

Even so, the coaches across college football made their voices heard in the latest US LBM Coaches Poll. And entering Week 12, Michigan football moved from No. 20 to be ranked 17th. Ohio State is No. 1 and previous opponents -- Oklahoma and USC -- are ranked 10th and 18th, respectively.

The Big Ten is in danger of devolving into a two-bid conference if a specific sequence of results plays out involving Oregon, Michigan and USC.

MLive's Wolverine Confidential recaps the win over Purdue and ends with a question: How do you feel Michigan is positioned with Ohio State looming later this month?

Ohio State coach Ryan Day has another reason to celebrate. The Buckeyes are picking up the commitment of a four-star player.

Aug 30, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day and athletic director Ross Bjork attend the unveiling of a statue for former Buckeyes running back Archie Griffin outside Ohio Stadium.

No. 4/5 Ohio State (1-0) opened the 2025-26 dual season with a 42-4 win at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (3-0) Sunday at McKenzie Arena. The Buckeyes won nine of the 10 matches with seven bonus-point victories.