It’s called “The Game” for a reason. The showdown between the Michigan Wolverines and the Ohio State Buckeyes in Columbus on November 26, will be one of the biggest college football games of the decade. Here is how to watch this year’s edition of the greatest rivalry in sports live without cable on FOX.
- Stadium: The Horseshoe, Columbus, OH
- Time: 12:00 Noon Kickoff
- Channel: FOX
- Live stream: DIRECTV STREAM, fuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV
- Run game: Team that won the rushing battle has won the last 20 games
Our top picks, fuboTV and YouTube TV, will both offer The Game in 4K on supported devices. fuboTV is intuitive and easy to setup, and also offers excellent NFL coverage.
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The UM vs. OSU games airs on FOX at high Noon
The Game will kickoff from the Horsehoe in Columbus at high Noon EST on FOX. The FOX Big Noon Saturday crew, including former Ohio State coach Urban Meyer, will be in attendance. The following live TV streaming services carry FOX affiliates nationwide.
| DIRECTV STREAM | Fubo | Hulu + Live TV | YouTube TV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $74.99 / month | $74.99 / month | $69.99 / month | $72.99 / month |
Watching The Game: Our top picks
Watch Michigan vs. Ohio State on fuboTV (4K option)
You can watch The Game 2022 on fuboTV in a free trial, and for supported devices, the broadcast will also be available in 4K.
Watch Michigan vs. Ohio State on YouTube TV (4K option)
Like fuboTV, YouTube TV will also feature The Game in 4K with the 4K plus add-on.
YouTube TV’s Stats View and Key Plays features allow diehard fans to keep an eye on the rushing yards totals while the game is in process.
Watch Michigan vs. Ohio State on Hulu + Live TV
Hulu + Live TV offers FOX affiliates nationwide in the base package. You can watch The Game on Hulu from anywhere in the country.
Watch Michigan vs. Ohio State on DIRECTV STREAM
If you want to watch in-market broadcasts of the Red Wings, Tigers, Pistons, or Blue Jackets in addition to The Game, sign up for DIRECTV STREAM “Choice” for FOX college football coverage, as well as its lineup of regional sports networks.
Game Analysis and Prediction
In the last 21 matchups, Ohio State’s record against UM is 17-4.
However, last year, Michigan absolutely gashed Ohio State in the run game, finishing with 297 yards and 6 TDs on their way to a dominating win. If Michigan runs the ball like that again this year, they win The Game for the second year in a row, it’s that simple.
In fact, the last time Ohio State beat Michigan, despite being out rushed, was 1994. The team that has won the rushing battle has won the last 20 in this series.
Watch Michigan’s early offensive possessions closely. If Blake Corum is routinely getting loose into the Ohio State defensive backfield, it could be a long day for the Buckeyes. The problem for the Wolverines is the injury Corum suffered last week versus Illinois. If he does take the field, which is questionable, many believe Corum will be severely diminished. To add insult to injury, Donovan Edwards, Michigan’s talented backup running back, is rumored to be dealing with an injured hand, and sat out last week’s game.
The Buckeye defensive line is loaded with talent, and college football has evolved in the last 20 years. If the Buckeyes can slow down the Michigan run game, and force 3rd and long for UM’s talented, but often erratic QB, Ohio State could jump out to a lead in The Game, putting Harbaugh and company in a position they haven’t been in all year long against a strength of schedule that ranks close to last in all of NCAAF.
This year’s Michigan defense, while stout, isn’t last year’s UM defense, which was led by a generational talent in Aidan Hutchinson. Even in defeat, and after giving up 5 sacks, Ohio State threw for 400 yards in last year’s game. Michigan hasn’t played an offense that is anywhere close to Ohio State’s this season, and the one team that comes close, Maryland, gave the Wolverines everything they could handle, and then some.
Without David Ojabo and Aidan Hutchinson in his face, watch to see whether CJ Stroud has time to throw, a luxury he didn’t have last year in Ann Arbor. If he does, it’s unlikely Michigan’s defensive backs will be able to stay with Marvin Harrison Jr. Emeka Egbuka, Julien Fleming, and TE Cade Stover. Ohio State’s OL has struggled at times with run blocking, but has largely excelled in pass protection. Even if Blake Corum gets going, Ohio State may be able to overpower Michigan with the pass game alone.
Ultimately, we think Ohio State’s talent on the defensive line will slow down Michigan’s running game just enough, and the Buckeye WR room will have a field day on the way to a 48-24 win.
Watching UM vs. OSU FAQ
Sling TV only carries FOX and NBC in select markets, so it depends on where you live. You can watch The Game from Detroit and Ann Arbor, but not Columbus. These markets can watch The Game on Sling TV Blue:
Austin
New York
Charlotte
Gainesville
Philadelphia
Chicago
Detroit
Washington D.C.
Atlanta
Houston
Phoenix
Seattle
Los Angeles
Orlando
Tampa
Dallas
Minneapolis / St. Paul
San Francisco / San Jose / Oakland
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