Colin Cowherd Predicts Ohio State Will “Own” Michigan for the Next 10 Years
On Wednesday’s edition of The Herd, Fox Sports host Colin Cowherd made a bold prediction about the Ohio State-Michigan rivalry. During a conversation with Joel Klatt, Cowherd declared that he believes Ohio State will “own” Michigan in their annual rivalry for the next decade.
The discussion began when Cowherd reflected on the long history of the rivalry, acknowledging that Michigan fans often react strongly when he praises Ohio State. While he conceded that Michigan is the stronger academic institution, Cowherd emphasized Ohio State’s dominance in football. He even went as far as to call the Buckeyes “the only SEC team north.”
Klatt chimed in, noting that Ohio State hasn’t experienced a true down period in decades, prompting Cowherd to double down on his stance, asserting that Ohio State will “run that series for a decade,” despite the fact that the Buckeyes have not won in the rivalry since 2019.
The Ohio State-Michigan Rivalry Hits a New Chapter
The rivalry, known simply as “The Game,” is one of the most iconic in all of American sports. Michigan leads the all-time series 62–51–6, but the momentum has shifted back and forth in recent years. Ohio State dominated the rivalry in the 2010s, while Michigan has made a resurgence in the 2020s.
Although Cowherd predicts Ohio State’s future dominance, Michigan has won the last four matchups, including a stunning 13-10 victory in Columbus last November, which denied Ohio State a spot in the Big Ten Championship for the fourth consecutive season. The Buckeyes haven’t won the rivalry game since 2019, a stat that continues to fuel optimism among Michigan supporters.
With Michigan still adjusting under head coach Sherrone Moore following Jim Harbaugh’s departure to the NFL, Ohio State enters the season with a revamped defense led by Matt Patricia and a promising young quarterback. Both teams believe this season could be another pivotal moment in a rivalry full of drama.
Why Cowherd’s Prediction Carries Weight
Cowherd’s prediction is particularly significant because of the timing. Michigan is currently the defending Big Ten champion, yet Cowherd’s comments reflect his belief in Ohio State’s strong infrastructure, recruitment pipeline, and national reach. Klatt disagreed, saying Michigan fans would “beg to differ,” but Cowherd stood firm in his view.
For decades, the rivalry has not only influenced conference championships but also playoff spots and national title races. ESPN once called it the greatest rivalry in North American sports, and Cowherd’s claim that Ohio State will dominate the series for the next decade highlights just how much weight this matchup continues to carry.
If Cowherd’s prediction proves correct, Ohio State will regain control of college football’s most heated annual matchup. If he’s wrong, Michigan’s ongoing winning streak and their rise under Moore will only gain more legitimacy. The next chapter of this intense rivalry will be written on November 29, with the game set for a noon ET kickoff in Ann Arbor.
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