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.

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.

"This one is for the guys that came back, this is for Buckeye nation" Will Howard says he wants to beat Michigan for Coach Day and all the guys that came back, to silence the haters. It may be his first time in The Game, but this minute clip shows Howard fully gets the rivalry: pic.twitter.com/CUqRWhhnkn

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,

Head coach Ryan Day will hold a press conference at noon Tuesday at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center ahead of Ohio State vs. Michigan.

A look at the factors that could help Ohio State snap a three-game losing streak to archrival Michigan when it hosts the Wolverines on Saturday.

OSU coach Ryan Day has been candid about the effects three straight losses to Michigan have had on him and his family.