Rivals take the field with Big Ten crown at stake
Ohio State battles Michigan for 104th time
Saturday, November 17, 2007
Ohio State and Michigan fans can turn back the clock today. For the 43rd time, the greatest rivalry in college football will determine the Big Ten champion. The way it used to be.
Also on the line: a trip to the Rose Bowl. Well, unless there are a few more big upsets, in which case ... hey, let's just concentrate on today's game (noon, ABC).
Extras
Some talking points as you prepare for the kickoff:
• This is the 104th meeting between OSU and Michigan, which have played every year since 1918. The Wolverines have won 22 of 39 clashes in Michigan Stadium.
• Since 1922, a total of 7,309,624 fans have witnessed 85 OSU-Michigan matchups in person. That's a shade under 86,000 per game.
• A coin featuring iconic OSU boss Woody Hayes and legendary Michigan coach Bo Schembechler will be used in the pregame coin flip. The commemorative chunk of metal is being produced by a company owned by former Michigan quarterback John Wangler.
• If you want to get the party started early, ESPN's College GameDay will broadcast live from Ann Arbor at 10 a.m.
A national championship?
Now, if the Buckeyes win and LSU loses and Cincinnati beats West Virginia ...


