The highly anticipated showdown between Ohio State and Michigan, also known as The Game, has been making headlines this week. Scott Dochterman’s rankings of the top 100 rivalries in college football placed The Game at No. 1, solidifying its position as one of the greatest rivalries in sports.
Tyvis Powell, a former Buckeyes player, praised the Ohio State-Michigan rivalry, saying it will never lose significance as long as the teams continue to play each other annually. Kirby Smart, the Georgia head coach, also shared his thoughts on the pressure on Ohio State’s Ryan Day, stating that beating Michigan is “the most important role” for any head coach.
The pressure is indeed on Day and the Buckeyes, who have not won The Game in several years. Despite this, many believe that winning a national championship can’t compare to the significance of beating a rival team. Urban Meyer, a former Ohio State coach, expressed his disdain for being considered for an NFL GM role, saying he’d “rather step on a rusty nail.”
Meanwhile, new recruits are making bold claims about their intentions to beat Michigan in future matchups. Jeremiah Smith and Dorian Barney have vowed to not lose to the Wolverines during their time at Ohio State and Michigan, respectively.
The rivalry continues to captivate fans, with The Game being hailed as “the greatest rivalry in all of sports” by some. Others may disagree, but one thing is certain: this historic matchup will continue to be a defining moment for college football.
Source: https://www.elevenwarriors.com/skull-sessions/2025/07/156771/skull-session-ohio-state-vs-michigan-is-the-greatest-rivalry-in-all-of-sport-josh-pate-says-its-more-important-for-ryan