Commonly referred​ to as ‘The Game’ by sports media observers and college⁣ football fans, Michigan⁣ vs.Ohio State head into ​their annual post-Thanksgiving rivalry matchup on Saturday in Ann Arbor, Mich.ESPN’s “College GameDay” pregame show will be on-site at Michigan Stadium, otherwise ‍known as the “The Big House.”

the 15th-ranked Wolverines are currently riding a four-game winning streak against the Buckeyes, including a 13-10 stunning⁣ upset in Columbus a year ago after being a three-touchdown underdog to Ohio State.

In January, Ohio State beat Notre dame 34-23 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in‍ Atlanta to win the first edition of the expanded 12-team College Football Playoff Championship.The victory marked the Buckeyes’⁢ first football national title since the 2014⁣ college football season and the ninth overall ⁢in program⁢ history.

A history of ‘The Game’

The Wolverines and Buckeyes‍ first played in 1897 where Michigan⁣ won 34-0 in Ann Arbor.Currently, the Wolverines hold a 62-52-6 ⁤record in the rivalry. The Game is deeply ingrained⁤ in college football tradition,⁣ often deciding Big Ten Conference championships⁤ and national playoff ⁢berths.

timeline of Key Moments

• 1897: First game played, Michigan wins 34-0.
• 1969: “The Upset” – Michigan defeats undefeated and ⁤heavily favored Ohio State 24-12, ending ⁢their national championship hopes.
• 2006: ‌ Ohio State wins a controversial game 42-39, dubbed “The ‌Spot.”
• 2023: Michigan​ upsets Ohio State 30-24 in ann Arbor, securing a Big Ten Championship berth.
• January 2024: Ohio State wins the inaugural 12-team College football Playoff Championship.

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