Sherrone Moore’s Wolverines are getting back on track after their second week’s defeat against the Texas Longhorns. Still, head coach Moore faces a critical moment in his first season at the helm. People who were appreciating his decisions in the season opener started criticizing his decisions after their loss. Last week, they secured a narrow victory of 27-24 against Minnesota. Week by week, the season gets more intense as Moore waits to go up against Ryan Day’s Ohio State Buckeyes at the end of the season. Podcaster John Middlekauff warns them to buckle up. Insider predicts that their main rival could take advantage of this situation to establish a strong championship legacy, highlighting the urgency for Michigan to regroup and refocus to reclaim its competitive edge.

John emphasized Michigan’s winning and reminded them that they are the defending champions and cannot make minor mistakes and defeat. “I would say anything less than being in the national championship game is going to be a huge disappointment for that program. So you could argue that he has more pressure on him than anyone else. And the way Oregon’s look this year, I would imagine when they end up playing Ohio State’s gonna be favored and win that game.”

He further reflects his strong confidence in Ryan Day’s Ohio State Buckeyes’ football program and emphasizes their potential success in the Big Ten Conference. 

“Ohio State’s not losing to Michigan. They’re probably gonna run the table in the Big 10 and then the Big 10 championship game and meet him one or two seeds coming into, you know, the playoffs. So the pressure, it’s just going to be immense. And obviously they’re really, really good. They got, they got an NFL roster because, like Texas and Oregon, like they said, incredibly high nil budgets. And if you have a high nil budget, you might as well take advantage of it by the swing players,” Middlekauff said.

On the other hand, Moore’s roster is not that bad on the defensive side of things. Their D-line probably has the two best defensive players in college football. However, the QB situation doesn’t help his case. The Alex Orji experiment has yet to take off, and the Wolverines have failed to get their passing game going. On the other hand, the Buckeyes have excelled in every aspect. That late-in-the-season game may prove to be a tough pill to swallow for Moore and his boys.

Jeremiah Smith’s one-handed catch impressed Ryan Day

Ryan Day must be incredibly proud of his team. Under his leadership, the Ohio State Buckeyes have achieved remarkable success this season. Last Saturday, the Ohio State Buckeyes registered their fourth win. They not only dominated the first quarter but the entire game. Quarterback Will Howard displayed an impressive performance and took the lead with his short passes against MSU’s defense.

In the second quarter, Jeremiah Smith stepped in and scored a 19-yard touchdown run and a one-handed 17-yard catch for another touchdown and led his team to a 38-7 victory against Michigan State. Smith’s move was the highlight of the game for head coach Ryan Day. “It flipped the game,” Ryan Day added. “It’s where the game turned.” 

The Spartans struggled in the first half; they tried their best to bounce back but lost the football in the red zone three times, which impacted their game plan and their chances to start competitive. CBS Sports reported Ryan Day’s statements where he emphasized the importance of the turnover: “If we don’t get those turnovers, it’s a different game.”

Jeremiah Smith’s speed and agility helped him to stay untouched in the second quarter. Soon after the plays in the second quarter, he showcased his athleticism by going for a catch from Devin Brown with one hand; he successfully executed the one-handed 27-yard catch between two defenders. He made a significant contribution and put Ohio State ahead 24-7 in the final minute of the first half. Ryan appreciated Smith’s contribution and also acknowledged his catch, “What an unbelievable catch,” he added, “I can’t believe he caught it.” Smith became the freshman in the Ohio State Buckeyes’s program history to catch two touchdown passes in a season opener.