College football Week 14 preview: Everything to know ahead of Michigan vs. Ohio State

The 120th edition of The Game is here, as No. 2 Ohio State gets set to host rival Michigan at Noon ET Saturday on FOX (watch on FOX and the FOX Sports App).

While this year's game might not be another top-five showdown, it does feature plenty of intriguing storylines, none bigger than Ryan Day attempting to snap a three-game losing streak to the Wolverines. Day is 43-4 against all other teams since 2001, but hasn't been able to crack the Buckeyes' biggest rival.

Not only would an Ohio State win snap that losing streak against the Wolverines, but it would also secure the Buckeyes a spot in the Big Ten Championship Game against Big Ten newcomer Oregon. Ohio State could also clinch a spot in the conference title game if Penn State and Indiana both lost this weekend.

For the Wolverines, a win on Saturday would add to the program's impressive streak over their bitter rival, and would also position the Wolverines for a better bowl game in Sherrone Moore's first year at the helm. Moore coached the Wolverines to a win in last year's matchup after Jim Harbaugh was suspended as punishment for Michigan's scouting and sign-stealing scandal. Moore now has the chance to become just the fifth coach in program history to start 2-0 against Ohio State.

FOX Sports college football writers Laken Litman and RJ Young are here to answer the biggest questions heading into this highly-anticipated Big Ten showdown.

What is the key for Ryan Day and the Buckeyes to get over the Michigan hump?

Laken Litman: As soon as quarterback Will Howard transferred from Kansas State to Ohio State back in January, he understood the significance of beating Michigan. He quickly started referring to the Wolverines as the "Team Up North" and realized the pressure