COLUMBUS - The Michigan at Ohio State football game on Nov. 22 will kick off at noon, the Big Ten Conference announced last night.

The rivalry game will be televised by ABC to a national audience.

Ohio State (8-2, 5-1 Big Ten) is tied for the Big Ten lead heading into Saturday's game at Illinois. The Wolverines (3-7, 2-4) play Saturday at home against Northwestern.

The Buckeyes, under coach Jim Tressel, have won six of the last seven games against Michigan including the last four.

OSU has a chance to win a fourth straight Big Ten championship if the Buckeyes can win their final two games.