? Matchup to watch: Deshaun Thomas has had tough matchups the past three games and hasn?t won them. He needs to tonight. Michigan is susceptible to being dominated inside, and Thomas and Jared Sullinger are capable of doing it. Thomas must be active on the offensive glass, and on defense, stay up on Michigan?s three-point-shooting forwards.
? Notable: Ohio State is 15-2 against Michigan under coach Thad Matta. ? Michigan is 14-0 at home, including a victory over Michigan State. ? A Michigan victory would create a three-way tie for first place in the Big Ten if Michigan State loses on Sunday at Purdue. ? The Buckeyes flew to Michigan today rather than spend last night in Ann Arbor and will fly home after the game.