Dominating Maryland isn't proof that Michigan can beat No. 1 Ohio State, but the Wolverines are improving just in time once again.

Forty-five points and zero turnovers later, Michigan posted its best offensive performance since a Week 2 rout of Central Michigan.

Michigan heads into The Game with questions, injuries, momentum, and a familiar sense that anything can happen.

Michigan, even without two starters, kept alive that postseason goal with a 45-20 defeat of Maryland at SECU Stadium.

Here are the top reactions from media and fans after Michigan’s win over Maryland as attention shifts immediately to Ohio State.

Open the Youtube video The Michigan Wolverines moved to 9-2 (7-1 Big Ten) with a 45-20 win at Maryland on Saturday afternoon, grabbing a road win in the penultimate game of the regular season and setting up another classic next week.

In another sense, last year Ohio State lost twice during the regular season, including to Michigan. It's hard to imagine this year's Buckeyes matching that loss total. I'd also imagine there are some Ohio State fans who will consider the 2025 Buckeyes better than 2024, just so long as they beat Michigan -- regardless of a national title.

Ohio State’s receiver unit is more than a two-headed monster, but the beast is much less scary without Smith and Tate on the field together. How good is the Buckeyes ’ offense without Smith and Tate,