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 mediated 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.
  

Stats this season

• Ohio State is ranked No. 2 while TTUN is ranked No. 3 in the College Football Playoff rankings.
• Michigan’s head coach Jim Harbaugh will not be coaching on Saturday after the Big Ten suspended him for violating the sportsmanship policy.
• Both teams are 11-0, facing off as the only two undefeated Big Ten teams. The winner will advance to the Big Ten Championship on Saturday, Dec. 2.
• DraftKings has Ohio State as a six-point favorite while FanDuel has the Bucks as a 3.5-point favorite.

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 — no M is left uncrossed.
• You can find buckeye candies at local spots like Anthony-Thomas Chocolates and The Buckeye Lady + buckeye-flavored donuts from Buckeye Donuts.

• Textiles - Felted Dryer Balls | Wednesday, Nov. 22 | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Good Dea Craft School, 4145 N. High St., Columbus | $80 | Make eco-friendly dryer balls at this guided crafting class.

• Excesss Trivia | Thursday, Nov. 23 | 7-9 p.m. | Park Street Tavern, 501 Park St., Columbus | Free | Make a team or play solo in gameshow-style trivia.

• Ohio State Men’s Ice Hockey vs. Princeton | Friday, Nov. 24-Saturday, Nov. 25 | Times vary | Schottenstein Center, 555 Borror Dr., Campus | $6-$22 | Cheer on the Buckeyes in the two-day stretch against the Tigers.

• Short North Food Tour | Saturday, Nov. 25 | 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. | North Market Downtown, 59 Spruce St., Columbus | $68 | Walk a mile through the Short North and stop at six restaurants along the way.

• Timeless watches from iconic brands like Rolex, Tudor, and Patek Philippe
• This tasteful + tantalizing Diamond Feather Wrap Ring
• The Stardust Cluster Bar Necklace that twinkles like the night sky^

• Here’s a deal you don’t want to miss. All Sheetz gas stations across Ohio will offer unleaded 88 gas for $1.99 per gallon from now through Monday, Nov. 27 as a holiday discount. Find the nearest Sheetz to you.

• Plan to get your Thanksgiving grocery shopping done today, as retailers like Target, Trader Joe’s, and Walmart will be closed tomorrow. Others like Kroger and CVS will close at 5 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day. Find more openings and closings here. (The Columbus Dispatch)

• The Columbus Metro Parks Winter Hike Series begins on Friday, Dec. 1 and runs through Feb. 25, 2024. Track your hikes at designated metro parks to earn hike medallions and additional prizes.

• A 3,252-sqft home on Buckeye Lake is for sale for $1.5 million. The home features lakefront views with porches on both stories, three bedrooms, and two bathrooms. (The Columbus Dispatch)

• Xandra, a DJ and TikTok star with 1.2 million followers, is coming to Galla Park for a DJ set on Friday, Dec. 1. Tickets are $20-$25 and are on sale now.

• We’ll be sharing footage of festive lights once a week this holiday season, so stay tuned. First up: Watch tunnels of lights sparkle during our visit to Conservatory Aglow.

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