Ohio
Urban Meyer makes his pick for The Game between Ohio State, Michigan
The 120th edition of ‘The Game’ will take place this Saturday in Ann Arbor, pitting No. 1 Ohio State against rival No. 18 Michigan. The Wolverines have won four consecutive meetings in the matchup, which features the last two National Champions.
Along with being one of the best rivalries in all of college football, this game holds massive implications for the College Football Playoff race. The Buckeyes have been the No. 1 team in all three installments of the College Football Playoff Rankings, and could suffer a massive hit if they lose their fifth consecutive rivalry matchup to the Wolverines.
For Michigan, it has won five consecutive games since suffering a 31-13 road loss at USC on Oct. 11. If it can down its rival on Saturday, it would take a 10-2 (8-1) record into the College Football Playoff Selection Show. It may be too late for Sherrone Moore‘s squad, but they would certainly be in the conversation for an at-large bid.
Ahead of that matchup on Saturday, College Football Hall of Famer Urban Meyer made his pick for ‘The Game’. Meyer spent seven seasons as the head coach of Ohio State (2012-2018), where he was 7-0 against Michigan.
Meyer tabs Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate as keys in game for Ohio State
“Two names: Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate,” Meyer said. “If they play, they cover. If they don’t, they won’t. I still think the Buckeyes win, I just don’t see the Wolverines moving the ball against that defense. I don’t. All I can say is Vegas thinks it’s down to 10.5. Does Vegas know something?”
“I could make a phone call and figure out if those two players are playing, but I won’t do that. I don’t wanna know. At some point I’d say something on purpose I don’t know. But if those two, maybe the two best receivers in college football, play then I think it’s a two score game. If they don’t, I think it’ll be a little tighter, but I think the Buckeyes still win.”
Smith and Tate both missed Ohio State‘s game on Saturday against Rutgers. On the season, the duo has combined for 108 catches, 1,613 receiving yards and 17 touchdowns. Their presence will be key for quarterback Julian Sayin, who is making his first start in the rivalry on Saturday.
Since Meyer stepped down as head coach following the 2018 season, the rivalry has been completely turned on its head. From 2012-2019, Ohio State won eight consecutive games against Michigan. The Wolverines however have now won four consecutive games in the rivalry, including a 13-10 victory over the eventual National Champions last season in Columbus.
Kick-off for Saturday’s game is scheduled for 12:00 PM ET. The game can be seen on FOX.
2026 U20 World Team Trials
At Geneva, Ohio, May 29
Best-of-Three Final Results
57 kg
Isaiah Cortez (Spartan Combat RTC/ TMWC) defeats Grey Burnett (Burnett Trained Wrestling), two matches to none
Round 1 – Cortez dec. Burnett, 5-1
Round 2 – Cortez tech. fall Burnett, 10-0
61 kg
Aaron Seidel (SERTC- TMWC) defeats Elijah Cortez (Spartan Combat RTC/ TMWC), two matches to none
Round 1 – Seidel tech. fall Cortez, 10-0
Round 2 – Seidel tech. fall Cortez, 10-0
65 kg
Bo Bassett (Titan Mercury Wrestling Club (TMWC)) defeats Clinton Shepherd (Howe Wrestling School, LLC), two matches to none
Round 1 – Bassett fall Shepherd, 2:40
Round 2 – Bassett tech. fall Shepherd, 10-0
70 kg
Landon Robideau (Cowboy RTC) defeats Melvin Miller (Titan Mercury Wrestling Club (TMWC)), two matches to none
Round 1 – Robideau dec. Miller, 5-0
Round 2 – Robideau tech. fall, 12-0
74 kg
Jayden James (KD Training Center/ TMWC) defeats Ladarion Lockett (Cowboy RTC), two matches to none
Round 1 – James dec. Lockett, 5-4
Round 2 – James dec. Lockett, 4-2
79 kg
Ryan Burton (SERTC- TMWC) defeats Joseph Jeter (Position Wrestling), two matches to none
Round 1 – Burton dec. Jeter, 10-7
Round 2 – Burton dec. Jeter, 8-1
86 kg
Aeoden Sinclair (Tiger Style Wrestling Club) defeats Brock Mantanona (Cliff Keen Wrestling Club), two matches to none
Round 1 – Sinclair dec. Mantanona, 6-0
Round 2 – Sinclair tech. fall Mantanona, 10-0
92 kg
Jimmy Mastny (Relentless Training Center) defeats Karson Tompkins (Air Force Regional Training Center), two matches to none
Round 1 – Mastny fall Tompkins, 3:31
Round 2 – Mastny tech. fall Tompkins, 10-0
97 kg
Michael Boyle (Ohio Crazy Goats Wrestling Club) defeats Garett Kawczynski (Askren Wrestling Academy), two matches to none
Round 1 – Boyle tech. fall Kawczynski, 10-0
Round 2 – Boyle tech. fall Kawczynski, 10-0
125 kg
Dreshaun Ross (Cowboy RTC) defeats Coby Merrill (NYAC), two matches to one
Round 1 – Merrill tech. fall Ross, 11-0
Round 2 – Ross dec. Merrill 9-2
Round 3 – Ross dec. Merrill, 7-1
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A Central Ohio family has filed a lawsuit against a Hilliard funeral home after their mother was accidentally cremated, despite plans for her to be buried.
According to court documents, Tidd Funeral Home cremated Nancy Anders in June of last year against the family’s wishes. The lawsuit states Anders died a week earlier in May.
The family says Anders had planned and prepaid for funeral arrangements two years before her death to be buried with her late husband. The arrangements did not include cremation because, the family says, she did not believe in the concept.
The lawsuit says the family was told a week after her death that she had been accidentally cremated. It also accuses Tidd Funeral Home of cremating her even though the proper authorization form was never signed.
The family says they have suffered physical illness and emotional trauma and are seeking $25,000 in damages. They are also asking for the case to be decided by a jury.
ABC 6 reached out to the funeral home for comment but had not heard back.
-
Lifestyle12 minutes agoWe’re having a main character summer. Are you? : It’s Been a Minute
-
Technology20 minutes agoMicrosoft AI chief Mustafa Suleyman says there are three labs that matter — and he wants Microsoft to be the fourth.
-
World27 minutes agoUS ally Kuwait condemns ‘brutal and ongoing Iranian attacks’ after airport was hit
-
Politics30 minutes agoSpencer Pratt surges to runoff in LA mayor’s race after angry voters send message to Karen Bass
-
Health35 minutes agoOne extra serving of processed meat a day linked to higher cancer risk
-
Sports42 minutes agoAJ Brown trade outcome: Dianna Russini paid a heavy price while Mike Vrabel emerged unscathed
-
Technology45 minutes agoCould your Samsung phone replace your passport?
-
Business50 minutes agoRent-hike ban to protect fire victims ends despite gouging concerns
