The History of the Ohio State-Michigan Rivalry: A Century of Tradition and Pageantry

2002-Ohio State 14, Michigan 9: Ohio State's Maurice Clarett runs through the Michigan defense during their game at Ohio Stadium on November 23, 2002. Neal C. Lauron
November 25, 2025

The rivalry between Ohio State and Michigan is the greatest in American sports with a rich history of legends, traditions, and pageantry. Few matchups in American sports carry the weight, intensity, and cultural significance of the Ohio State-Michigan rivalry. Known as The Game, the annual showdown between the Buckeyes and Wolverines has grown from a regional contest into one of the most storied rivalries in college football history. For more…

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