In 2000, the game was ranked by ESPN as the greatest North American sports rivalry ever. The rivalry has gathered profound national interest as many of the games determined the Big Ten Conference title and the resulting Rose Bowl Game matchups, as well as the outcome of the NCAA Division I college football championship. Michigan and Ohio State are the top two winningest programs in NCAA Division I football history.
The Michigan-Ohio State football rivalry, referred to as The Game by some fans and sports commentators alike, is an American college football rivalry game that is played annually between the Michigan Wolverines and the Ohio State Buckeyes.
