History of “The Game” 🏈

• Animosity began between Ohio and Michigan from 1835 to 1836 when the states disputed over the strip of land running from Toledo to Indiana. President Andrew Jackson had to mediate by giving Ohio that land in exchange for giving Michigan the Upper Peninsula.
• OSU and TTUN first played in 1897 and played every year, uninterrupted from 1918-2020 when there was no game due to COVID-19. OSU hosts even years while TTUN hosts odd years.
• The Buckeyes have won 17 of the past 20 matchups + the Wolverines have not won in Columbus since 2000.

Stats this season 📈

• Ohio State is ranked No. 2 while TTUN is ranked No. 3 in the College Football Playoff rankings.
• With both teams being 11-0, this is the first time since 2006 both teams are undefeated heading into The Game.
• DraftKings has Ohio State as a 7.5-point favorite while FanDuel has the over/under at 57.5 points.

Rivalry week traditions ❌

• Every year, Ohio State fans across Columbus cross out every sighting of the letter “M” with red duct tape from street signs to menus to campus buildings.
• Buckeyes are the most traditional game-day dessert, and you can find some at spots like Anthony-Thomas Chocolates and The Buckeye Lady + buckeye-flavored donuts from Buckeye Donuts.

• Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Montreal Canadiens | Wednesday, Nov. 23 | 7 p.m. | Nationwide Arena, 200 W. Nationwide Blvd., Columbus | $48-$295
• Sweet Turkeys | Wednesday, Nov. 23 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, 1777 E. Broad St., Columbus | $0-$22 | Listen to a story about the turkey that got away and make a turkey-shaped cookie for a sweet treat.

• Flying Feather Four Miler | Thursday, Nov. 24 | 9-11 a.m. | Club At Corazon, 7155 Corazon Dr., Dublin | $45-$55
• Holiday Lights | Thursday, Nov. 24 | 5-11 p.m. | Columbus Commons, 160 South High St., Columbus | Free

• Ohio State Buckeyes Women’s Volleyball vs. University of Minnesota Golden Gophers | Friday, Nov. 25 | 6 p.m. | Covelli Center, 2640 Fred Taylor Dr., Columbus | $12

• 53º | Sunny | 10% chance of rain

• Cut132, Easton’s newest laid-back steakhouse concept, is opening on Saturday, Jan. 7 at 4188 Brighton Rose Way. Innovative menu items like the Cowboy Luge will be available, where guests eat roasted bone marrow and then use the sliced bone as a funnel for Maker’s Mark whiskey. 🥩 (614now)

• Lumin Sky Bar is hosting a rivalry cocktail competition on Friday, Nov. 25. Fans can order The Wolverine or The Brutus and a portion of proceeds will be donated to Feed the Children. We sampled the tasty drinks + loved The Brutus with chocolate and raspberry, topped with a buckeye. 🍸

• With October data released, Columbus remains No. 5 on Realtor.com’s list of hottest housing markets in the country. The median home price in CBUS is listed for $338,900 with an average of 32 days on the market. 🏘️

• After being ranked No. 14 in the preseason, Ohio State women’s basketball moved up to No. 4 in the latest Associated Press rankings, making them the highest ranked team in the Big Ten. The 4-0 Buckeyes are home again today at 3 p.m. against Wright State. Get tickets. 🏀 (The Columbus Dispatch)

• Ahead of Thanksgiving, the Columbus Division of Police partnered with local businesses like Byers Auto Group and Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse to distribute 700 turkeys to residents in need. OSU football players also helped clothe and feed thousands at TownHall’s “Feed the Need” event. 🦃 (10TV)

• 63% of first time homebuyers admitted to bidding for a home they didn’t really want. That’s nearly two in three homebuyers. Here’s why that may be.*

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