Few rivalries in college football carry the weight and history of this one.
Known simply as The Game, the annual clash between Michigan and Ohio State has been the heartbeat of the Big Ten for decades, shaping the conference’s identity through countless eras of change. Together, the Wolverines and Buckeyes have amassed 84 shared or outright Big Ten titles and 20 national championships, including Michigan’s just last season.
This year’s Michigan squad hasn’t enjoyed the same success, entering The Game with a less-than-stellar 6-5 record after having won the last three meetings in this series. Yet, nothing could salvage the Wolverines’ season quite like a victory over their fiercest rival.