Buckeye Leafs: Strong performances by Emeka Egbuka, Tommy Eichenberg overshadowed in rivalry implosion

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On3 image — Ohio State wide receiver Emeka Egbuka racked up a team-high nine catches and 125 receiving yards in the loss to Michigan. (oe Robbins/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Michigan did what Ohio State has done best: use the pass to set up the run — a surprising development for a Wolverines squad that has relied so heavily on its top-five rushing offense this season and, more specifically, Heisman Trophy candidate running back Blake Corum, whose injured knee gave him all of one series Saturday.