Ninety-nine years ago — back when Woody Hayes was just a teenager and Bo Schembechler was but a glint in his father's eye — Michigan pulled off something it hasn't managed since: five straight wins over Ohio State .

Nearly a century later, the No. 15 Wolverines (9-2) are staring at the same possibility. Beat the No. 1 Buckeyes (11-0) on Saturday and Michigan ties a streak that predates Route 66 and the Great Depression, a run almost no one saw coming when this rivalry flipped four years ago.

"This four-year run, especially with that strange, strange result last year, is remarkable," said Greg Dooley, a university lecturer and Michigan football historian.

Last season's shocker in Columbus added more powder to the keg. A 13-10 Michigan win as a 19.5-point underdog sparked turmoil afte

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