2008 Woodie Awards
Michigan faces rival Ohio State
Key National Games
By: Eric Wallace
Issue date: 11/16/07 Section: Sports
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No. 7 Ohio State at No. 23 Michigan
Time: Noon Saturday
Stadium: Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor, (107,501) FieldTurf
Line: Ohio State by 3
TV: ABC
Overview: This game marks yet another important meeting between the Buckeyes and the Wolverines. This year's edition, in what is known as one of the fiercest rivalry in sports, lost some of its luster when both teams lost last week, the first time since 1959.
A trip to Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. still is on the line, which had been the Wolverines' goal since their 0-2 start. But with Ohio State no longer a realistic contender for the national championship game after losing last week to Illinois, expect both teams to be fighting for the spot in the Rose Bowl.
Michigan's Michael Hart is expected to play despite a sore ankle. Hart, a mid-season favorite to win the Heisman Trophy, had not played in three of the last four games.
No. 17 Boston College at No. 15 Clemson
Time: 7:45 p.m. Saturday
Stadium: Memorial Stadium, Clemson, S.C., (107,501) FieldTurf
Line: Clemson by 8
TV: ESPN2
Overview: One team is reeling while the other is playing well. But for both teams, the winner clinches the Atlantic Coast Conference Atlantic Division title and a spot in the ACC Championship game.
Boston College, who just three weeks ago was a contender for the national championship, was ranked No. 2 in the nation until consecutive losses to Florida State and Maryland. With the losses, quarterback Matt Ryan likely is out of the Heisman race and is hoping to get the Eagles into a Bowl Championship Series game.
Clemson coach Tommy Bowden has his team peaking, having won four straight heading into the final stretch of the season.
Compiled by Staff Reporter Eric Wallace.
Time: Noon Saturday
Stadium: Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor, (107,501) FieldTurf
Line: Ohio State by 3
TV: ABC
Overview: This game marks yet another important meeting between the Buckeyes and the Wolverines. This year's edition, in what is known as one of the fiercest rivalry in sports, lost some of its luster when both teams lost last week, the first time since 1959.
A trip to Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. still is on the line, which had been the Wolverines' goal since their 0-2 start. But with Ohio State no longer a realistic contender for the national championship game after losing last week to Illinois, expect both teams to be fighting for the spot in the Rose Bowl.
Michigan's Michael Hart is expected to play despite a sore ankle. Hart, a mid-season favorite to win the Heisman Trophy, had not played in three of the last four games.
No. 17 Boston College at No. 15 Clemson
Time: 7:45 p.m. Saturday
Stadium: Memorial Stadium, Clemson, S.C., (107,501) FieldTurf
Line: Clemson by 8
TV: ESPN2
Overview: One team is reeling while the other is playing well. But for both teams, the winner clinches the Atlantic Coast Conference Atlantic Division title and a spot in the ACC Championship game.
Boston College, who just three weeks ago was a contender for the national championship, was ranked No. 2 in the nation until consecutive losses to Florida State and Maryland. With the losses, quarterback Matt Ryan likely is out of the Heisman race and is hoping to get the Eagles into a Bowl Championship Series game.
Clemson coach Tommy Bowden has his team peaking, having won four straight heading into the final stretch of the season.
Compiled by Staff Reporter Eric Wallace.
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