What is the Michigan Ohio State rivalry called?

What is the Michigan Ohio State rivalry called?

The Michigan–Ohio State football rivalry, referred to as The Game by some followers, is an American college football rivalry game played annually between the University of Michigan Wolverines and the Ohio State University Buckeyes.

Why do Michigan and Ohio hate each other?

1. The Toledo War. The hatred of this rivalry was fueled by both Michigan and Ohio’s claim of the Toledo Strip, a 468-square mile region of land at the states’ borders. When Michigan tried to join the union in 1835, it tried to include the Toledo Strip in its borders and Ohio blocked its admittance.

Has Michigan ever beat Ohio State in football?

The last time Michigan beat Ohio State football was 2011. The last time both schools played while being ranked in the top 10 was 2016, when No. 6 Ohio State beat No. 10 Michigan 30-27. That game went to two overtimes before Curtis Samuel scored from 15-yards out to knock off Michigan.

Who has more wins Michigan or Ohio State?

Michigan has the most wins in college football history with 974. Ohio State is second with 941. However, Ohio State has the best winning percentage in college football history at 73.2%, slightly above Michigan’s 72.9%, which is fifth-best.

Is Michigan bigger than Ohio?

Michigan is about 2.4 times bigger than Ohio. Meanwhile, the population of Ohio is ~11.5 million people (1.7 million fewer people live in Michigan).

Was Bo Schembechler friends with Woody Hayes?

It was always a good rivalry, but Michigan-Ohio State became the rivalry thanks to Bo Schembechler and Woody Hayes and the Ten-Year War. Schembechler was a former player at Miami (Ohio) and a graduate assistant coach at Ohio State under Hayes. They were friends — until Schembechler took over at Michigan in 1969.

When was the last Michigan beat Ohio State?

Where were you on Nov. 26, 2011? That day marked the last time Ohio State lost to Michigan in football. The 40-34 loss was the end of a tumultuous season for the Buckeyes.

How many days since Michigan beat Ohio State?

When No. 2 Ohio State and No. 5 Michigan play at noon on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, it will have been 728 days since the last Ohio State-Michigan game, or better known as “The Game.” Last year’s matchup was canceled due to a COVID-19 outbreak within the Michigan program.

Is it cheaper to live in Ohio or Michigan?

Cost of Living Michigan is more affordable compared to Ohio. Michigan ranks as the seventh state with the lowest cost of living in the country while Ohio ranks fifteenth. The median home value in Michigan is $176,000, while the median home value is $153,000 in Ohio.

Who was Bo Schembechler’s first wife?

Mildred
Personal life. After Schembechler married Mildred (Millie) in 1968, he adopted her three sons: Donald (Chip), Geoffrey and Matthew. Schembechler and Millie then had a son together, Glenn III (Shemy).

What did the Ohio State fan say to the Michigan fan?

The Ohio State fan agrees, and so the Michigan fan pours him a large stiff drink, which the Ohio State fan promptly downs in one swig. But the Michigan fan doesn’t have one, and the Ohio State fan says, “Aren’t you going to have one too?”

What did two Ohio State football players say?

Two Ohio State football players were hootin’ and hollerin’ while partying on campus when a bartender asked them why they were celebrating. The smart one said proudly that they had just finished a jigsaw puzzle and it only took them two months. “Two months?!”

How many players are going to dress for Ohio State?

A full set of teeth. Have you heard the news? Jim Harbaugh is only going to dress 22 players for the game against Ohio State. The rest of the players have to dress themselves. If a couple from Ann Arbor get a divorce, are they still brother and sister?

What did Jim Harbaugh say at Ohio State?

Jim Harbaugh is on the Ohio 5 yard line in the closing seconds of a game tied 14 – 14 and prays for inspiration. He looks to the heavens and says “God what play should I call.”

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