Ohio State Hosts No. 2 Michigan in Rivalry Matchup

Buckeyes look to upset Wolverines and bolster NCAA Tournament resume

Published on Feb. 8, 2026

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The Ohio State Buckeyes will host the second-ranked Michigan Wolverines in a key Big Ten men's basketball matchup on Saturday afternoon. Ohio State is searching for a signature win to improve its NCAA Tournament prospects, while Michigan looks to continue its strong conference play and keep pace atop the league standings.

Why it matters

This game is an important rivalry showdown between two top teams in the Big Ten. Ohio State is hoping to knock off the highly-ranked Wolverines to boost its tournament resume, while Michigan is aiming to maintain its position as one of the top teams in the conference.

The details

Ohio State will be without several key players due to injuries, including Brandon Noel, Josh Ojianwuna and Myles Herro. Michigan will also be missing freshman Winters Grady, who has been out since early January. The Wolverines have won five of the last six meetings between the two teams, including a 12-point victory in Ann Arbor last month.

  • The game tips off at 1 p.m. on Saturday, February 8, 2026.
  • Michigan has won seven straight games heading into this matchup.

The players

Jake Diebler

Ohio State head coach who has advocated for more home games against rival Michigan.

Winters Grady

Michigan freshman who has been out since early January with an injury.

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