Bryan Fischer
Faculty Soccer Author
It doesn’t matter what occurs in Week 12, the facility construction of the Large Ten East will stay up for grabs.
That is as a result of, with each No. 2 Ohio State and No. 3 Michigan getting into the weekend unbeaten, the division winner — and the accompanying spot within the Large Ten championship sport — will not be determined till the Buckeyes and Wolverines meet in The Recreation on Nov. 25.
HOW TO WATCH ‘BIG NOON KICKOFF’ THIS SATURDAY
- 10 a.m.-Midday ET: “Large Midday Kickoff” pregame present on FOX
- Midday ET: Michigan at Maryland on FOX and the FOX Sports activities app
It’ll however be fascinating to see how each groups do of their Week 12 tuneups forward of their showdown, as Ohio State performs host to Minnesota, and Michigan heads to Maryland to face quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa and the Terrapins.
The latter contest shall be significantly fascinating, as will probably be featured as this week’s “Large Midday Kickoff” matchup.
On high of that, the entire scene shall be set in opposition to the backdrop of coach Jim Harbaugh and the investigation into an alleged sign-stealing operation at Michigan.
Harbaugh was suspended by the Large Ten final week for the steadiness of the common season due to the scandal, and he and Michigan have been scheduled to attempt to persuade a choose Friday morning to raise the ban and permit him to be on the sideline. On Thursday, nevertheless, the perimeters settled, with Harbaugh agreeing to just accept a three-game suspension and the convention agreeing to finish its investigation.
Which means Harbaugh won’t be on the sphere for Saturday’s sport in opposition to Maryland or the next week at residence in opposition to Ohio State. Offensive coordinator Sherrone Moore is anticipated to be Michigan’s performing head coach for these two video games.
Will Michigan keep undefeated in opposition to Maryland?
How will this influence the sport itself, if in any respect? We’ll discover out on Saturday. Within the meantime, scroll under to be taught the whole lot you want to know concerning the sport. On Saturday, return for “Large Midday Kickoff,” adopted by the sport itself, for which I am going to have reside evaluation for each key play.
PREGAME READING
Two Large Ten groups within the CFP?: Like final season, there’s a situation during which each Michigan and Ohio State may make the CFP. RJ Younger breaks it down.
What’s subsequent for Michigan?: Within the wake of Jim Harbaugh’s resolution to just accept his three-game suspension, what does that imply for the Wolverines of their ultimate two video games of the season?
It is a deep subject: May this be the yr a crew from the North or West breaks the South’s grip on the CFP championship? Bryan Fischer explains why it is true, with Michigan main the way in which.
Epic matchup forward: Michigan and Ohio State are each on the rise as The Recreation approaches. Michael Cohen breaks it down in his Large Ten Inventory Watch.
Every thing to observe in Week 12: Michigan vs. Maryland tops the listing after all. However our school soccer specialists weigh in on a number of high matchups throughout the nation.
Time for Harbaugh to maneuver on? With the persevering with controversy across the program, many observers assume Harbaugh may look to return to the NFL.Â
KEY NUMBERS TO KNOW
10-1: Michigan leads the all-time sequence vs. Maryland.
4-0: The Wolverines are 4-0 this season with out Harbaugh, who was suspended for the rest of the common season.
18: Blake Corum leads the FBS in speeding TDs and is the one FBS participant to attain in each sport this season.
3-14: The Wolverines have the No. 1 red-zone protection within the FBS, and have solely allowed opponents three TDs on 14 red-zone drives.
1983: The final time Maryland had a win over a top-three opponent: defeated No. 3 North Carolina.
276.9: QB Taulia Tagovailoa leads the Large Ten in passing YPG and has 22 passing touchdowns this season.
[More numbers to know in Week 12 matchups]
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Remaining 4 for Heisman: Joel Klatt thinks the Heisman race is right down to 4 gamers. See who they’re, and the way every can win the distinguished trophy.
Week 12 picks: What wagers is Chris “The Bear” Fallica making this week? Examine them out right here.
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Bryan Fischer is a school soccer author for FOX Sports activities. He has been overlaying school athletics for almost 20 years at shops akin to NBC Sports activities, CBS Sports activities, Yahoo! Sports activities and NFL.com amongst others. Comply with him on Twitter at @BryanDFischer.
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