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Michigan may be one loss from spending bowl season at home after its first back-to-back losing seasons since 1962-63, but a showdown in Ann Arbor against Ohio State is always going to be a big deal. Of course, it doesn't hurt that the top three teams in the country are playing Florida International, Chattanooga and Kansas this week in games that shouldn't distract you from your holiday grocery shopping. SportsNation bloggers sounded off on a game that has more to do with history and Rich Rodriguez's future than the present.

• "This may be the last year that Tressel may have Rodriguez's number, who carries the possible kryptonite to Tressel necessary to finally put Michigan back on top in this rivalry. But that is only if Rich Rodriguez begins to develop what was necessary to compliment his rush-heavy offense in West Virginia, a defense." Read thedudebabcock's full post
• "I do think that Rich Rodriguez deserves one more year as head coach. His past successes as a coach indicate that he should be successful. Not that he will be successful. He needs to understand that the Big Ten is a very physical league and he does need to have defense in order to win. The offense with this team is not the problem and will continue to get better (especially with Devin Gardner coming in next year)." Read sportsfreak0819's full post
• "Forcier is the best thing that has happened to Michigan in the past two years. Michigan would not even have 5 wins right now if it weren't for him, mainly. While I think Robinson needs more practice with the first team and should play more in games, and I understand those people who say Robinson is probably a better fit for Michigan's offense than Forcier is ... Forcier has done a lot for Michigan this year, and his comments about getting his team to a bowl game demonstrate some of that determination he's shown all season." Read nunyabiz81's full post