COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio State coach Urban Meyer previewed Saturday's game against Michigan during his Monday news conference at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center.
The Buckeyes and Wolverines will kick off at 12 p.m. Saturday in Ann Arbor, Mich.
Find a recap of Meyer's news conference below:
* Ohio State announced the players of the game for the win over Illinois on Sunday night. The offensive players of the game were left tackle Jamarco Jones and left guard Michael Jordan. The defensive player of the game was linebacker Chris Worley. The special teams player of the game was cornerback Jeffrey Okudah.
* Meyer at the podium now, running through champions from the Illinois game. Takes a second to recognize defensive end Jonathon Cooper for his two sacks.
* Meyer said freshman Jeff Okudah played 27 snaps in the kicking game, said he's playing really well right now.
* Jordan Fuller, who didn't play against Illinois, is probable for the Michigan game. Meyer said Fuller had a minor leg injury that kept him out last week.
* Meyer dodged a question about J.T. Barrett getting love from the fans. He also dodged an obvious question about how much this rivalry means to him. He's remarked about that in the past.
* Meyer said he's not sure if all of the young, out of state players understand what the rivalry means, "but they will." Said the guys who are playing know the deal.
* "This rivalry is not a one-week deal ... It's in your in DNA," Meyer said.
* Meyer said players are reminded of this game "darn near every day."
* Meyer said he found out the news of Terry Glenn's passing just before his news conference. Said he didn't know Glenn well personally, other than following his career, didn't want to say much more because he wasn't aware of all of the specifics.
* Meyer said the rivalry is personal for him, and that there can't be many that respect the rivalry as much as he does.
* A lot of rivalry questions for Meyer: "Something's not right if you're walking through this building and you're not reminded of it."
* Meyer asked if there's pressure to beat Michigan for players in recruiting: "Ridiculous pressure"
* Meyer said he doesn't expect much of a difference from Michigan's offense regardless of the quarterback. "They're a downhill running team."
That wraps up Meyer's time at the podium. Thanks for following along.