It’s been a year in the making. Ohio State was upset by Michigan in Ann Arbor, which ultimately led to a Wolverine playoff berth.
The Buckeyes gained the nice little consolation prize of heading to Pasadena for the Rose Bowl. But in today’s world, championships are what matter, and OSU was left out of the College Football Playoff thanks to its archrival.
This year’s edition of The Game will feature the No. 2 and No. 3 teams in the land. Both are undefeated and hungry for more. Michigan stoked the fire by getting its first win over Ohio State in more than a decade. And Wolverine fans have ridden that wave for as long as they can, agitating Buckeye fans every chance they get.
The stakes are always high when these two teams meet, but when you add that this game is for a Big Ten Championship berth and possible playoff invite … well, you can bet emotions are going to be high.
Time to get ready for the greatest rivalry in all of sports!