Will Howard has not shied away from the big moments as Ohio State's starting quarterback. One of his biggest comes against Michigan on Saturday.

While it might be stressful being an Ohio State fan, being a parent of a Buckeyes football player takes it to a whole new level. It’s a shared experience for all the families that take the field week after week.

Day says Howard wants to win “in the worst way” against Michigan. If so, Ohio State is headed for a Big Ten title game trip, and likely locked into the College Football Playoff field. A loss will certainly change the outlook on the Buckeyes' inclusion, although they could still probably get in with a loss.

Will Howard will be facing Michigan on Saturday, and despite having three top-five battles already under his belt with the Ohio State Buckeyes, most fans would argue this is, by far, the biggest yet for the fifth-year signal caller.

If Ohio State wants to win, they still need to play their best. It's The Game. Here are a few predictions for two of their best players, wide receiver Jeremiah Smith and quarterback Will Howard:

Will Howard’s motivation heading into the most important game on Ohio State’s schedule is completely void of personal gain. He’s about to be the fourth quarterback of the Ryan Day era to play in The Game,

Ohio State might be 10-1 and Michigan is 6-5, but head coach Ryan Day has had a Michigan problem the past three years. The Buckeyes have lost three games in a row to their arch-rival but on Saturday,