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Juwan Howard planning to assist Michigan football team for game with Ohio state

Ohio State and Michigan will meet in one of the biggest games of the season

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University of Michigan basketball coach Juwan Howard spent 19 seasons playing in the NBA and was primarily known as a scorer and rebounder. But on Saturday afternoon, the third-year coach plans to contribute in a different way, via assist. Howard wants to lend his voice to the Wolverines football team during their rivalry game with Ohio State.

"I don’t know if [there is] a 12th man in football, but I feel like I’m the 12th man," Howard said earlier this week.

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Michigan head coach Juwan Howard calls to his team from the sidelines against UNLV during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, in Las Vegas.

Michigan head coach Juwan Howard calls to his team from the sidelines against UNLV during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

Following an 11-point win over Tarleton State on Wednesday night, Howard spent much of his press conference discussing The Game.

"Go Blue, baby! It’s going down on Saturday," an enthusiastic Howard said.

Howard plans to bring both his voice and enthusiasm to the Wolverines sideline when the second-ranked Buckeyes visit Ann Arbor.

Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh watches during an NCAA college football game against Michigan State, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 37-33.

Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh watches during an NCAA college football game against Michigan State, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 37-33. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

"They’re gonna need me out there," added Howard. "I’m going to be out there loud, lose my voice, because I am coming with the energy."

He won’t be alone. Ohio State enters the Big House with plenty of juice. They have the most prolific offense in the country and are currently riding a nine-game win streak. They have also won The Game 15 of the last 16 tries. Not that Howard’s overly concerned.

"(Head coach Jim) Harbaugh and his beautiful staff, they are preparing," Howard said. "I love our game plan. I haven’t seen it, but I trust it. I also love our players, led by so many outstanding young student-athletes… I can name the entire roster. That’s how locked in I am."

An assist from Howard couldn’t hurt. Michigan hasn’t beaten the Buckeyes since 2011, when Howard was still playing for the Miami Heat, averaging less than one assist per game.

Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh signals a Michigan first down on the sideline during the fourth quarter of the team's NCAA college football game against Washington in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021.

Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh signals a Michigan first down on the sideline during the fourth quarter of the team's NCAA college football game against Washington in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)

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FanDuel Sportsbook favors the visiting Buckeyes by just over a touchdown. Kickoff is scheduled for noon EST Saturday.