There is a reason why college football fans across the country refer to it as “The Game.” It’s the same reason Buckeye fans won’t refer to Michigan by name, instead calling it “that team up north,” and why Wolverine fans simply refer to Ohio State as “Ohio.” The century-old bitterness that exists between Michigan and Ohio State is what makes it one of the greatest rivalries in sports. There is no trophy that goes to the winner of this game, there is no banner to be raised for a victory. What the winner really comes away with is more important than any of that — pride. The Buckeyes and Wolverines will face off on Saturday for the 117th time (Noon ET on FOX and the FOX Sports app), in a game that has massive College Football Playoff implications. It is just the third time since they have met as undefeated…
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