ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- If they've got an edge, they'll keep it to themselves.

And just because they've had the upper hand in this rivalry for four years running now, don't expect Michigan to show it ahead of Saturday's showdown with Ohio State in Ann Arbor.

In fact, as they prepare for the 121st edition of college football's greatest rivalry, Sherrone Moore and the Wolverines may have the Buckeyes right where they want them -- again. Michigan is a 9 1/2-point underdog against the nation's No. 1-ranked team, marking the third time in the last four years the betting line has favored Ryan Day's team by a touchdown or more.

Asked Monday if that bothered him, Michigan's senior tight end Marlin Klein shrugged, "Not at all."

Why not?

"It's been like that the past three years," he replied.

Well

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