This rivalry means everything to the people involved. It shapes our culture. The outcome of the game almost has an affect on your mood for the rest of the year until they play again. All the work leads up to this final game. The atmosphere in either Ann Arbor or Columbus is electric. It's the best college rivalry of all time, and arguably in all of sports.

@TacoSauceYT

Жыл бұрын

Big facts! Go Blue

@austinvilleneuve5842

Жыл бұрын

Big facts!! GO BLUE

@devonkrawczyk8104

Жыл бұрын

So true i just get happy whenever I think about the win or a see a picture of a crying osu fan from the game

@erictownsend4125

Жыл бұрын

As a Michigan fan it physically hurts to see OSU score good thing they didn’t do to much of it this game

@calvindehoff9045

Жыл бұрын

As a sad Ohio state fan, I agree

Hail to the Victors Valiant! Best fight song, best helmets, largest number of wins in college history, biggest stadium, and want you as a fan.

@arjunkishore4080

Жыл бұрын

Don’t forget the amazing voice of James Earl Jones during the intros at home.

@marvbush5592

Жыл бұрын

Oh yes we would love to have you in the fold !

@randyhodder6015

Жыл бұрын

Highest winning percentage also

@jhagemann515

Жыл бұрын

Go blue!

@clintonjones5799

Жыл бұрын

Should watch their playoff game last year.

This game is arguably, the biggest rivalry game in North American sports. The first game was played in 1897 and it’s always held during the last game of the regular season for each team. This game means EVERYTHING to the fans of each team.

@the2wheelsnowman

Жыл бұрын

Your not exaggerating at all either team could have a crap year but at least for us wolverines as long as we beat OSU we had a good year

@ieatcarsyum8248

Жыл бұрын

Not to mention both teams had a perfect record before this, so one of the teams was gonna walk away without one

@MrSkins45

Жыл бұрын

Only game that could rival the importance of this one is Army/Navy. The history of that rivalry is insane. While both teams usually aren't in the hunt for anything, there's a reason why they usually get their own weekend at the end of the season to be the only teams on TV. BEAT NAVY!!!!

@lilsneady

Жыл бұрын

UNC-Dook is massive too, especially when you live in North Carolina. Going to school with half UNC and half Duke fans adds to it so much

@edmandziuk3858

Жыл бұрын

@@lilsneady It's only massive in-state. Like Iowa-Iowa St.

Just so you know Joe. This is a huge game and everybody around the country watches this game. Obviously with both teams being undefeated it had particularly high interest. I've never even been to state of Ohio or Michigan but I never miss this game. I thought Ohio state was going to smash Michigan. I was rooting for Michigan the whole time, though I have no stake in who wins. Ohio state is such a powerhouse and they beat the crap out of everybody all the time. I live in Washington and our teams are sad. Great reaction Joe. Keep on learning this game and though it will never be your favorite it is a very fun sport to follow when you learn what's happening on the field. ⭐⭐⭐⭐

@BritishGuy22

Жыл бұрын

Thanks man, I appreciate your support, It seems a lot of people don't want Ohio State to win football games haha!

@BMWfan86

Жыл бұрын

You're not missing anything by not going to Ohio. Come to the great state of Michigan and you will see true beauty.

@a00141799

Жыл бұрын

@@BMWfan86 No question as far as the most beautiful state. Michigan by mile.♠

@SamKreskai

Жыл бұрын

Washington football is actually having a good year. Seahawks in position for a playoff spot and WU is likely rose bowl bound.

@_saucyam_

Жыл бұрын

As a Michigan fan I respect you for rooting for my wolverines

I'm just happy to see someone that realizes college football is where it's at. So many reactors get into NFL, which is understandable, but in my opinion, college football is where the real fun and spirit of the game is. Also appreciate you reacting to different college teams throughout this season!

@BritishGuy22

Жыл бұрын

The college games seem to be more of a rollercoaster ride throughout, I love it!

@kevinglennN

Жыл бұрын

NFL players play for those paychecks, these College kids play for pride, their University and for themselves including the the fans

@zacharyliles8657

Жыл бұрын

Seconded!!

@bradbutcher8762

Жыл бұрын

I'm a rabid fan of both, but i dont really support more than one NFL team, fantasy players aside...College football has so many rivalries that any American football fan appreciates. It's much easier to sit down and pick a side in a game like this

@teddyfresh8644

Жыл бұрын

@@kevinglennN Those guys literally put their lives on the line so yes they play to get paid. The college kids are being PIMPED by these college schools.

The #10's are different players. You can have multiple of the same number as long as they aren't on the field at the same time. Most teams have over 100 players so you have to repeat at some point. Not all of the players are on scholarship either. A lot of the 3rd strings and lower are walk-ons

@UMfan21

Жыл бұрын

I will add to this that sometimes on special teams (kickoffs for example) you might have two players with the same number (one maybe normally defensive and one offensive). If that happens, one player must change his jersey for that play, or else the team takes a penalty. It happens sometimes.

@muhammadmudie15

Жыл бұрын

Also would like to note that some players are so talented that they play offence and defence

@mjbull5156

Жыл бұрын

This only applies to college level, though. NFL requires each player having a unique number.

There’s a documentary on here called The Rivalry about this game it’s pretty interesting. They’ve been playing each other since 1897.

@BritishGuy22

Жыл бұрын

Ok, Added it to my list of things to watch! Thanks J!

@brandonblake320

Жыл бұрын

@@BritishGuy22 It's the biggest rivalry in all of college football and it is considered "The Game" because of it. Over the years OSU had Michigan's number a few lucky plays or calls but it appears the tables have turned now in Michigan's favor 😍 GO BLUE!

@sabalomglitz6478

Жыл бұрын

At war on the field since 1835 (60 years before College Football).

@llongone2

Жыл бұрын

@@brandonblake320 "had Michigan's number"? Only in recent years, youngster. Michigan won the 10 Year War. OSU was just a speed bump at the end of the season for Michigan during the 80s and 90s. Michigan leads the series all time. OSU just a had a good run recently. And, now the pendulum is swinging back.

@brandonblake320

Жыл бұрын

@@llongone2 Simmer down bud. I said that because well, Michigan was 1-17 before finally winning back to back against OSU. Yes the 10yr war- however its fair to leave that out (Michigan's success) after 2000. I mean, kids never saw Michigan beat OSU until now. You're trying to explain something I already know LOL. I'm 32 and for the first time in my life- it appears the power has shifted back to Michigan.

"I'm a British soccer fan just learning about college football" Me: Great, you already know more than the average Buckeye.

@ronmurphy8863

Жыл бұрын

LMFAO !!! GO BLUE

@aegon4

Жыл бұрын

Go blue!!!

@robertputhoff703

Жыл бұрын

Hilarious coming from a walmart wolverine.

@forcinghandlesisdumb

Жыл бұрын

@@robertputhoff703 I am a Walmart Wolverine, but I still went to a better school than OSU!

@user-ky8jr4li4e

Жыл бұрын

@@forcinghandlesisdumb OSU is a great school to go to.

Michigan fan here. I was really hoping you would cover this game. Even if Michigan were to lose it. Michigan was a big underdog going into it with the best RB on the team coming into the game very uncertain with a high knee injury. Edwards is actually the number 2 RB playing with a cast in one hand. JJ the QB has struggled all year with the deep pass but shined in that respect. The regular season has now ended for almost all teams. Next week is conference championships then the Army Navy game is on Dec 10 you should do that one always a great game to watch. Then its bowl and playoff season after that.

@alexandermiller2932

Жыл бұрын

GO MF BLUEEEEEEEEEE

Michigan, which packs out its stadium with 115,000 in every home game, is the team with the most college football victories in history and the most national championships. The Michigan/Ohio State rivalry goes back to the 1800’s. When I was a kid in school, once a week we had “music enrichment” class which always started with the “Michigan Fight Song,” which we sang with gusto: “Hail to the victors valiant, Hail to the conquering heroes, Hail, hail, to Michigan, The champions of the West!” (even though Michigan is in the Eastern half of the US, back in the day, not many lived west of Michigan, which is why the region, including Ohio, retains the the description “the Middle West.”

As a Michigan fan I can never watch Ohio State lose enough. I live in Ohio and they're ruthless when it comes to talking smack so all my friends are screwed until next year. You should watch a video on the history of the rivalry, greatest rivalry in sports.

@marklittle8805

Жыл бұрын

The most arrogant fans in College Football (Bama fans are close). They remind me of Montreal Canadiens fans up here in Canada

I am SO HAPPY you covered this classic rivalry game. Of note, we beat them last year too 😊. My Dad is OSU alum & my brother attended Michigan in the 90s. We were raised to take this rivalry very seriously. I take my 9 year old to nearly every home game in Ann Arbor. We were at the FREEZING COLD game against Illinois on the 19th….but we were smiling through our blue lips. These games are a thrill. But nothing compares to this classic rivalry. 💛💙💛💙💛💙🏆🎉

@aegon4

Жыл бұрын

I was at that same game this year with my Dad, GO BLUE!!

@ggoblue

Жыл бұрын

illinois was the coldest i've ever been at a michigan game....in 47 years...i was shivering for 3 hours but could not leave...and then i was instantly warm when moody made the kick

this is the biggest rivalry in college and i think in all of sports. I was at school at Michigan when Bo Schembechler and Woody Hayes coached michigan and ohio state respectively. When Ohio State came to Ann Arbor, there was an entirely new feeling around campus. You know THE ENEMY was in town and something very serious was about to happen. Great tradition!!

@louofm1

Жыл бұрын

I was there in the early 90s. Go blue!

@brucetucker4847

Жыл бұрын

Wasn't it Woody who started the tradition of never uttering the name of the Team Up North? I recall reading that he always filled his gas tank immediately before entering the state of Michigan so he wouldn't be sending a penny in taxes to the hated rival. He was definitely a piece of work.

We’d be honored to have you as a fan of the Maize and Blue across the pond mate. U of M vs OSU is the premiere rivalry in American football, like El Classico for Americans lol. hope you stick around for the ride, cause ain’t nobody got it better than us!!!

I'm a Manchester United fan as well so I get why you got attracted to the red LOL. However as a Michigan fan I can't remember a more glorious result than this recently. Thanks for the interest and reaction!!

@BritishGuy22

Жыл бұрын

GGMU!

@_saucyam_

Жыл бұрын

I remember when Manchester United beat Real Madrid here at the Michigan stadium in 2016 i believe.

@samkantor1412

3 ай бұрын

Great choice of teams. I'm a United fan and Michigan fan also

Fun fact: this is the biggest rivalry in CFB. Not only that, but the name “Wolverines” comes from the “Toledo War” when Ohioans called Michiganders Wolverines because they were blood thirsty scavengers, but Michiganders adapted the name and it’s become a source of pride. Might I add you should also react to last years game, it was Michigan at home and it was amazing for a rivalry.

@naastar2305

Жыл бұрын

not the biggest when these two teams arent worth a damn. its the iron bowl.

@lukebishop7288

Жыл бұрын

@@naastar2305 bruh the Iron Bowl is the equivalent to watching two random fcs teams just with a higher turnout. I watch the iron bowl every year and am almost always disappointed with the lack of just the rivalry feeling. With The Game it always feels fresh and intense. The Iron bowl is usually a predictable Alabama win while you never really know with this game. I mean, neither college will say the others name and have dedicated songs dissing each other! So yeah, Michigan vs OSU is easily the best rivalry in CFB if not sports in general. Oh, one last thing, “… when these two teams aren’t worth a damn.” The Game is consistently a top 10 matchup compared to a top 10 Alabama team vs a top 25 to unranked Auburn team. Now don’t get me wrong, the iron bowl is always fun to watch, but it doesn’t feel like the biggest rivalry, nor does it act like it. It simply feels like there’s more on the line with The Game rather than the Iron Bowl leading to a more electrifying feeling and experience.

@sudo_rm_vrf

Жыл бұрын

i'm sure it's the biggest up north but the south doesn't care nearly as much about 'the game' as you guys do. it's certainly one of the biggest rivalries in the country, but the biggest? eh, it hasn't been competitive enough in the last 20 years to say that in my opinion.

@sudo_rm_vrf

Жыл бұрын

@@lukebishop7288 two fcs teams? what in the world? that's the dumbest crap i've ever heard lmao. do you even watch college football?

@emobx02

Жыл бұрын

@@lukebishop7288 idk, I'm not a fan of any of the 4 schools in this debate, but I think it's all about your personal perspective and where you are. I'm assuming you're probably either from Michigan/Ohio, or somewhere in that vicinity (but it's the internet, so you and anyone else could lie about it so it doesn't really matter I guess), and the other commenter is probably from Alabama or somewhere close. For him, this game has no meaning and no sense of rivalry in everyday life, just like you describe feeling from the iron bowl. Gotta be honest, I see no more sense of rivalry between OSU and Michigan than I do from Alabama/Auburn. It just feels like two more, as you said, "random" fcs teams playing in the eyes of someone that has never been to that area and has no dog whatsoever in the fight. I'm sure the in-person aspect adds to how the rivalry feels in both scenarios, but I've been to neither rivalry game so I can't add to that, only as an observer over the years on TV, news, and the Internet. I do know people have died and committed state and federal crimes over the iron bowl (looking at you, Harvey Updyke), and maybe there are similar stories in the OSU/Michigan rivalry. I just haven't heard about it. Just adding my 2 cents as a somewhat neutral obvserver that is not from any of the places mentioned, nor a fan of any school mentioned, and just sees them as two equally situated rivalry games in their parts of the country, as well as for various alumni and random fans scattered throughout.

The Greatest Rivalry in all of sports. This game did not disappoint. Michigan has been voted 1) best uniforms (helmet), 2) best Fight Song, 3) best pre game entrance. Michigan also has 1) the largest stadium in the country, 2) largest Alumni group and 3) the most wins of all time.

@michaelmelling9333

Жыл бұрын

And SOLID academics.

@dave_in_florida

Жыл бұрын

top medical and law schools, no slouching

@WillHellmm

Жыл бұрын

Largest behind that one in Pyongyang technically.

@thonatim5321

Жыл бұрын

@@WillHellmm Yes but they do not play football in North Korea. They play soccer.

@Johnadams20760

Жыл бұрын

@@WillHellmm michigan stadsuim is built so they can tecinally expand it to over 150,000 i they ever watned to and if they did they would still fill it

Glad you watched this! Michigan vs Ohio State is the biggest rivalry in college football, so much so that it is called “The Game.” For the past 20 years, Ohio State dominated this rivalry, but Michigan has now won the past two in a row, so hopefully this rivalry will be competitive and fun again where both teams are great!

@coryspang7548

Жыл бұрын

Agreed

@baileyduvall01

Жыл бұрын

This series often has runs of 5-10 years where one team dominates. What made Ohio states run so amazing is that it lasted two whole generations

@rudewalrus5636

Жыл бұрын

@@baileyduvall01 Twenty years is one generation. But that's plenty long enough; time to turn the tables back. Michigan leads the all-time series 60-52, with 6 ties.

@baileyduvall01

Жыл бұрын

@@rudewalrus5636 my bad! One generation then. Thought a generation was a decade 😅

In regards to your question about the #10, I saw someone else already explained about that rule. Every once in a while though you will see the same player playing on both sides of the ball. It’s very rare, but it’s notable because if you look back at Michigan’s history you’ll find a certain #2 named Charles Woodson. He is the only defensive player to ever win the Heisman trophy which is basically the MVP for college football. He was a cornerback, but he also returned kicks and occasionally played wide receiver. He was so dangerous that most of the time when he played offense he was just used as a decoy and opened up the field for other players. In the 2 seasons he played that very limited role on offense he had 9 rushes for 167 yards and 2 touchdowns, and 21 catches for 370 yards and 3 touchdowns. He was the leader of Michigan’s last national championship team in 1997. Not only was he one of the best college football players of all time, he went on to have a hall of fame career in the NFL. We can’t forget though that he was actually from Ohio and had the smarts to go to Michigan and not Ohio State 😂 Go Blue!!! You could do a reaction to his highlight reel. He had the most incredible interception I’ve ever seen against their other main rival, Michigan State.

This game is one of the biggest rivalries in college football. That's why its such a big deal

If you didn’t know Michigan vs ohio state is the biggest rivalry in the sport. It was started because the state of Michigan and the state of ohio were fighting over a portion of land and it almost started a war.

@jeromemalenfant6622

Жыл бұрын

Right, the Toledo strip. Ohio was a state at the time and Michigan was still a territory, so Ohio got it. But Michigan got the Upper Pennisula as compensation.

@NickKenobi1112

Жыл бұрын

@@jeromemalenfant6622 Michigan only received the western portion of the Upper Peninsula as compensation - the eastern half of the Upper Peninsula was already a part of the Michigan Territory. At the time, the natural copper and iron resources that were in the western portion of the Upper Peninsula were not yet discovered, so this tradeoff was considered to be a huge middle finger to Michigan. It was essentially a trade of some "useless" land vs Toledo (a very economically-important port city at the time).

@lightwalker222

Жыл бұрын

You know we won cause we managed to avoid getting stuck with Toledo ;)

@marklittle8805

Жыл бұрын

@@lightwalker222 you will always have Detroit and Flint ...(hey, I love Michigan but that is a reality right?)

@hcliii

Жыл бұрын

They did have a war. One person from Michigan was killed before the government stepped in to negotiate a peaceful (haha) co-existence.

As an Ohio State fan this game was honestly expected this way, last year hurt worse but Michigan has been due for a while. Ohio St has been winning this game for the last decade pretty consistent. I suggest watching last year's games as well as the 2016 game and the 2006 game labeled the game of the century. All 4 amazing games to show how much these games mean to the teams and cultures

@owtll1

10 ай бұрын

And if you want to see what really got it going again big time was the 1969 game and then the ten year war it will give you a little more perspective

Michigan got Ohio State to play a slugfest game. Ohio state's offense this year is not built around that, but built around fast high scoring. Durable physicality and better discipline, helped Michigan win this game.

@Kravis63

Жыл бұрын

Have to give a ton of credit to Michigans defensive secondary this game too, spectacular performance!

My granddad hadn’t missed a home game in the big house for 49 years finally wasn’t physically able to make it this year. But the maze and blue did him proud in Columbus and and went undefeated this year. GO BLUE

Love that you saw the Michigan/Ohio St game as a brit! Just so you know, Michigan leads in all time wins in the history of college football and have been a Wolverine fan since I was a wee lad lol. I'm a huge arsenal fan also so would love to see you break down an arsenal game! Go Blue!

@BritishGuy22

Жыл бұрын

I'm a Manchester united fan so the chance of me breaking down an Arsenal game is slim, Unless we manage to get a 2nd win over you later this season ;) Thanks for checking the video Jerod, Arsenal are killing it this year!

I’m a Michigan fan but I wish they had shown you a replay of Marvin Harrison Jr.’s one-handed catch. It was really great stuff. Go Blue!

@nickpisarczyk

Жыл бұрын

For real! Always good to appreciate a great player even if you hate the team😂

I'm an OSU fan. My brother is a Michigan fan. It's been a weird 20 years, but I never knew I wanted to see a British man react to one of the oldest and purest sports rivalries in the USA. THE GAME. Go Bucks! You'll have to watch these guys in the playoff

The thing about this rivalry is how deep it goes for the states themselves. Really dating back to the mid to late 60's. There are massive momentum swings in the series, with Michigan more or less owning the 90's and Ohio State ruling for nearly 20 years through the 00's and 10's. For fans of these teams, this game is EVERYTHING. We (Michigan) have fired decent coaches that just couldn't beat Ohio State.

So glad you are watching our greatest rivalry

You have to understand that this is one of the greatest and longest rivalries in all sports. We hate each other. But all I have to say is, “It’s great, to be, a MICHIGAN WOLVERINE “

You had good observations. On the early throw by Stroud for Ohio State, you remarked that it looked like the Michigan defensive back had time to make a play. All in the placement of the throw, which was a classic back shoulder throw, essentially an under throw of the pass to allow the receiver to adjust and make the catch while keeping it away from the DB. Enjoyed your commentary.

This is the absolute biggest rivalry in all of American sports! The states of Ohio and Michigan literally went to war with each other in the 1800s

@BritishGuy22

Жыл бұрын

Haha, That should be all the motivation you need to win a football game

@SeanP7195

Жыл бұрын

Technically no. There was a dispute about the city of Toledo, which at the time was an important port city. It technically was in Michigan territory, but Ohio claimed it was there’s. Michigan at the time was not yet a state so it had no government representation. As tough talk arose the federal government decided to step in and award Ohio the city of Toledo, and in return gave Michigan the entire upper Peninsula, which is actually not connected to Michigan at all but rather Minnesota. At the time people in Michigan felt this was a bad deal as no one really lived in the harsh and cold peninsula. However, it would eventually become an important tourism and mining territory for the state. There was never any actual battles fought.

@teynaranjas788

Жыл бұрын

@@SeanP7195 The Upper Peninsula is connected to Wisconsin, not Minnesota. Otherwise great summary!

@paulmayer8654

Жыл бұрын

@@SeanP7195 another person already commented on the geographical error, but another little tidbit is that Michigan got their nickname of Wolverines from Ohio because of the Toledo War as well.

@matthewspence2777

Жыл бұрын

Ohio and Michigan went to war for the Toledo strip. They still have the war going on to this day just on the gridiron

As a Michigan fan you grow up and you could lose every game as long as you beat Ohio State it would be a good season. The last 20 years have been pretty rough, it is good to see Michigan starting to win these games again.

@berniesans

Жыл бұрын

I don't buy the whole 1-11 but beat them thing, which I hear plenty of from both sides. That would be a terrible season regardless. The only fans I truly believe when I hear that are MSU fans. They would truly be content with a 1-11 season if they beat UM

I liked your comment on that OSU sideline pass early in their first TD drive. Defensive backs are trained to play the receiver so that if he makes the catch, he won't be able to gain a lot of yards running afterwards. While looking at the play from high above the field, there are tons of plays where if the defensive back just turned around he would have an easy interception. But he almost never turns around, because doing so removes him from the position he must have in order to make a tackle after the catch. That play was a good example of a "back shoulder throw" where the defender had the receiver covered extremely well, but instead of throwing the ball downfield to hit a fast-moving receiver in stride, the QB throws it toward the sideline, and the receiver puts on the brakes, creating some room for a catch before the defender can react to that ploy. It's a planned play, and a good one.

For someone who claims to not understand college yet, you truly make some astute observations and pick up on little things which are very important. Great video for a very fun game. I hope you make it out to Ann Arbor for a game someday!

@BritishGuy22

Жыл бұрын

For every astute observation I make I also make a dumb comment along the way haha! Thanks for the compliment though Matthew I appreciate it

As a Michigan fan, Hearing a British person call them “ohio” constantly is absolutely cathartic

7:49 The only people who like Ohio State in the Big Ten are people from Ohio. The Gophers are my team, but I always feel good when Ohio State loses.

Coming from Michigan, this is the absolute best scenario. Both undefeated and pushing for their conference championship.

Thanks for the video! I am a lifelong Michigan fan and it was a pleasure to see you react to this game. This is my first time on your channel and you can count on me to watch some more. Please keep branching out to react to more content!

A nice evaluation by an unbiased British Soccer and US College Football fan. Few sportscasters will explain that the real victory machine of this Michigan Team is THE OFFENSIVE LINE PLAY from Tight End to Tight End, all 7 Linemen all the way across, their superb passblocking and Perfect Runblocking is what makes Michigan a championship team. Decent Quarterback, Running Back, but Best Offensive Line in Football.

@valinwittenburg1874

Жыл бұрын

I will say that they have a superb O-line, but Blake Corum and Donovan Edwards are far more than decent running backs

This rivalry was at it best when it was call 10 year war. Watch that documentary on it... There is also a revised documentary on the rivalry that is just as good. I think you would enjoy both. It will be a good history learning lesson for you. Go blue.

@hun_pro_terplayz7004

Жыл бұрын

I like ur profile pic go wings

I went to highschool with the Michigan quarterback 💯

You can have the same number Jerseys for both offense and defense. Sometimes they are the same players (two way player) or they can be different. Michigan has two #7’s that play and they are two different players. As long as they are not on the same side of the ball.

This was the most watched game of the year. Glad you enjoyed it. GO BLUE!

Somebody else probably answered this but yes there can be multiple players wearing the same number on the same team as long as they aren't on the field at the same time Some fun notes about this specific rivalry Michigan leads the entire sport in all time wins Ohio State is 2nd in all time wins 2 historic powerhouses Crazy note on the HUGE stadium is that it is only the 3rd largest (by capacity) This game had 17.1 Million viewers, the next highest of the week had 6.7 million (Florida vs Florida State, 2 huge brands themselves) You were talking about rankings at the end and Michigan moved up to 2 since the defending champs are undefeated too, Ohio State fell to 5. Sorry for rambling just love the sport and happy some international sports fans can enjoy it too :D Liked the video!

Yeah man the headbutt from the ohio state player just shows their character and that goes for the fans too

You did a fine job covering this, mate. You seem to have a really good understanding of the American game. This rivalry was named by ESPN as the most intense in North American sport, far exceeding even the Yankees and Red Sox. Two great programs, 180 miles apart, that do not like each other at all but share mutual respect. "The Game" often has major implications for the Big Ten Championship and sometimes, the national championship. The two penalties Ohio State had consecutively enforced in the third quarter seemed to be the turning point. Ohio State was executing well until then, and the Buckeye defence did not adjust. Michigan kept its cool and made the big plays while Ohio State just fell apart. For me, though, it was another amazing game to watch. Go Blue!!

This isn't just #2 v. #3. This is United v. Liverpool. There is real hate in this matchup. It's the biggest and one of the oldest rivalries in the sport.

@BritishGuy22

Жыл бұрын

I really didn't know what sort of Rivalry I was stumbling on haha, If somebody told me before there was a game comparable to UTD Vs Liverpool I wouldn't have believed them but since reading these comments I believe you!

@michaelmelling9333

Жыл бұрын

I'm a big Michigan fan and never understood the "real hate" thing. Just sayin'.😏

@nasa258e

Жыл бұрын

@@michaelmelling9333 your point? Did you play for the wolverines? Did you go there? There are varying spots on the fan spectrum

My favorite part was after Edwards first TD: He’s Gone……Game Over 😂😂😂 Great video, loved it!

At 5:20 you couldn't hide that smile 😂 that was my first smile of the game as a Michigan fan since I was a kid in the 90s lol.

This is a great video. I have lived overseas and it’s really hard to explain this rivalry because sports just don’t work this way anywhere else in the world. These aren’t even professionals. A lot of these players are never going to make a dime outside of the endorsements they can now get in college (which has only been a thing for two years). YET these stadiums are among the biggest in the world. There are multiple with over 100k seats. As far as this game goes, I don’t know if I can compare it to anything in association football. It only happens once a year, but it’s every year. So it’s not really like Man City vs Man U (which I believe happens twice a season) or like the World Cup because those matches aren’t guaranteed. Multiple coaches have been hired and fired with this game in mind. Frankly a national championship isn’t even as big as winning this game for most fans. As far as this game goes, I can compare it to when Man City finally overtook Man U as Premier League champions in… I want to say 2013. It’s been 22 years since Michigan won in Ohio State’s stadium. They dominated the rivalry for like 20 years.

@dave_in_florida

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i agree. in the minds of the big ten, winning this game is more important than the national championship!

@amyrenaud7589

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Also, Harbaugh won there as quarterback and returned to coach the team to victory there. (Yes, his first years as Head Coach weren't stellar.)

I am so glad I found this site! Great job. I think this rivalry goes back over 100 years. GO BLUE!!!!!!!

@BritishGuy22

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Thanks man! Glad to have you on the Journey

This was a huge game! The Michigan vs Ohio State rivalry is legendary. But Michigan hadn’t won at Ohio State since 2000. So beating them not only 2 years in a row, but at home, with both teams undefeated and in the running for the national championship made this victory even sweeter. It’s no wonder so many people watch this game every year. Michigan’s defense contained an explosive Ohio State offense. And the one play when Sainristil perfectly knocked the ball out of Stover’s hands in the end zone is even more impressive considering Sainristil played offense the last 3 years as a wide receiver. Michigan lost a lot of our defenders this year and he was asked to switch to a defensive back. And Donovan Edwards, who had the 2 long rushing TDs (75 yards and 85 yards) was essentially playing with one hand. He had a partial cast on his other hand. But we were playing without Blake Corum, our best offensive player, so it was fantastic to see so many players step up and play with so much heart. They took the wind out of Ohio State’s sails. Michigan plays this weekend in the Big Ten Conference Championship against Purdue. And the games this weekend will determine the 4 teams who play for the National Championship. Right now the rankings are: 1) Georgia (12-0) 2) Michigan (12-0) 3) TCU (12-0) 4) USC (11-1) Ohio State is in 5th place (11-1), so they would need 1 or 2 teams to lose to make it to the playoffs. Go Blue!! 😼

This is the biggest rivalry in college football. As the announcers said, it is "The Game". . This rivalry goes back more than a century for football, but the rivalry between the two states is also intense. The states of Ohio and Michigan fought a war (yes, with guns) back in the 1800's over disputed territory. . Just my opinion, but Ohio State has a more talented team than the Wolverines, but they REALLY blew the coverages downfield and McCarthy (Michigan QB) was throwing bombs and hitting targets all day. . Michigan was playing without their star running back, #2, Blake Corum, but they still pulled it off. McCarthy (QB) ran more this game than I've ever seen, and this guy will run helmet-down straight into tacklers, rare for a QB, balllsy. . Also, this was the first time Michigan beat Ohio State AT Ohio State since 2000. . Enjoyed the reaction. Thank you.

He’s British and he knows so much about football! Great video you deserve more subscribers

The 118th time they played, its THE rivalry in college football.

Michigan is the team to win. Did you know that the last time the Wolverines we beat Ohio State in Columbus Ohio was 2000? It’s been a long time coming. Thanks for enjoying our team. Go Blue!

Thanks for covering this game!

@BritishGuy22

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You're welcome! It was a fun game to watch.

I attended college at Michigan and this rivalry is the biggest game of the year. As long as we beat Ohio State, you hold your head up high! Our stadium is the largest and it is electric to be in the stands for a game - wish you could come for one.

I enjoyed your review. I'm an American who enjoys futbol and football. I also happen to be a Wolverines fan, and that was a smashing great showing from Michigan. You should tune in during the playoffs and championship, it begins on New Years eve. Next time I'm visiting England we will have a few pints.

When you said you were cheering for Ohio, my first instinct was to stop the video 😅. Luckily, I stuck with it. Very interesting to see someone watch this with fresh eyes. Go Blue!

As soon as you said let’s go JJ automatic subscribe and like. Also first video I saw of yours love the wholesome content 👍🏼👍🏼

As a Michigan fan I love this part of the year. Especially cause back to back wins. GO BLUE

Yes, you can have a number 10 on the offense and a number 10 on the defense (they are two different players). The same number cannot appear on the field at the same time (two players with the same number) or it is a penalty.

This is not just the biggest rivalry in football. It's the biggest rivalry between any 2 teams of any sport in America. Two fan bases that literally hate each other. When a Michigan fan goes to OSU to watch the game there's a great likelihood they will be assaulted, or at the very least have things thrown at them. OSU fans won't even acknowledge the existence of Michigan, they refer to the Wolverines as that team from up North, and will never say their name. As someone that lives in Michigan I have lived through this rivalry and I cannot stress enough the significance of what you just watched. OSU has been the better team for quite a long time, until now. Two consecutive wins by Michigan have not happened for over 20 years. Michigan has taken their pride back and not only beat OSU but tore their heart out by knocking them out of the playoffs, and taking their spot for 2 straight years. Hail to the victors!

@anthonycaruso2248

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@Mark rapacki that record goes all the way back to 1887. In the last 22 years Michigan is 4-18, that includes the Michigan wins last weekend and last year. It's been so dominating that it became difficult to call it a rivalry when one team dominated another for so long. Competition feeds a rivalry. UM is finally showing signs of being competitive again and and has reignited the fire in this rivalry. But to be honest, UM has to win next year as well to show they have become a contender again because of the horrible record they've had the past 22 years. OSU has had 2 winning streaks of 6 and 8 in a row since 2000 so 2 games is a small drop in a big bucket. It has been great watching them win the last 2 years but that is nothing compared to what OSU has accomplished. UM needs to sustain this level for a long time to stay as a contender in this rivalry. Yes, Michigan holds the all-time edge, but OSU has owned the last 20 years. I'm a huge Wolverine fan and I never jumped ship, but this is the reality of the situation. 20 million people watched this last game because although Michigan has been the underdog these last 2 years they have shown that they can win which makes them competitive again and restores this to the rivalry everyone wants to watch. 20 million viewers is more than all of the Stanley cup final games, NBA championship games, and MLB championship games. Michigan is finally showing some signs of life, renewing the rivalry and making this match up "the game" that all football fans in the country want to watch again. But all of that goes away if OSU hangs another long winning streak in the near future..

@anthonycaruso2248

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@Mark rapacki yup Michigan is a huge program, from a great little town in a beautiful state. I honestly believe Michigan will beat OSU again next year to pave the road of the championship to run through Ann Arbor again. A tough team that personifies what football is supposed to be about. Only thing you got wrong was in 2016 Michigan went red, we did vote a MAGA turd into office. The state went blue in 2020, by a slim margin. But F politics, UM going to another Big 10 Championship game and has a real chance at a Natty too, Go Blue!!!

This was a pleasure to watch, keep it up mate! And GOOO BLUEEEE

You should also watch the Michigan Ohio State game from 2021. Michigan Stadium "The Big House" is even larger than Ohio State's. It's the largest stadium in the world and seats over 112,000.

You chose literally the best game in college football history to begin learning about college football! These two teams are the biggest rivals in college football, and OSU (Ohio State) was highly favored over Michigan, we also didn’t have Blake Corum, our star running back due to an injury, so for Michigan to not only win, but to win in such a fashion, this game will go down in history as one of the greatest games ever played! By the way, I live in Michigan and am a lifetime Michigan fan, so to see a British soccer fan slowly start turning blue before my eyes was super cool! Go Blue!!

Football or American football, we all just wanna see a good game for a good time. Props too you for going outside your comfort zone to learn about about a different sport

Really appreciate the reaction! Biggest rivalry in sports over here, bigger than the Superbowl to a ton of us, myself included! You should react to " "We Did It" | Michigan vs Ohio State 2021 by Myers Media Family" on KZread which is the game from last year, and everything leading to it" which shows how big a deal these games are. Go Blue and cheers!

Thanks for reviewing this game. Also I appreciate you repeatedly calling them Ohio. Lol

@BritishGuy22

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What should I have been calling them haha?

@one-seven

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@@BritishGuy22they’re name is ohio state but us michigan fans won’t give them the respect to say their whole name so in essence it’s a jab at ohio state to call them just “ohio”. regardless much love from the states and go blue.

@frankshaffer7645

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There is a much smaller college in Ohio called "Ohio University." Their mascot is the Bobcat. Just to confuse things more... There is also a Michigan State University in the same conference who are the Spartans. Michigan State's colors are Green & White. Ohio State are the Buckeyes. Ohio is known as the "Buckeye State." I guess, in the early 1800s, there were a lot of Buckeye trees in Ohio. The Buckeye is a non-edible tree nut that has a big circle on one side. It resembles the eyes of an adult, male, deer (also known as a Buck). Hence, the name Buckeye. Wolverines are a particularly bad tempered badger. The first French fur trappers who encountered them lost fingers trying to get them out of their traps. Tom Brady, of the NFL, was a QB at University of Michigan. The coach of the Wolverines, Jim Harbaugh, is a former Wolverine QB and was once the coach of the NFL's San Francisco 49ers. He took them to the SuperBowl with Colin Kaepernick where he lost to his brother, John Harbaugh, and the Baltimore Ravens.

@frankshaffer7645

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So... This may be a little confusing for non-Americans (and for many Americans as well.) Many states in the US have both a University of (insert state name here) and a (insert state name) State University. Almost all of them are publicly funded universities. (There may be one or two "University of..." schools that are actually privately funded, but the vast majority are public schools.) Most (not all) of the "University of...." Schools are older and were often established before the territory even became a state. University of Michigan was established by the governing body of Michigan territory (or Michigania) in 1817, but Michigan didn't become a state until 1837. (fill in the blank) State Universities and (fill in the blank) A&M Universities were established by an act of the US Federal government to promote Agricultural, Farming, and Mining education and research. (A&M stands for "Agricultural & Mining.") The US was mostly an Agrarian economy before the Civil War. They are known as "Land Grant Universities." The federal government owned some land in every state or territory. It granted that land to the states providing that they sell that land to fund a State University. Both University of Michigan and Michigan State University are public colleges. Michigan State is a Land Grant University. Both Ohio State University and Ohio University (aka University of Ohio) are public universities. Ohio State is a Land Grant university. Same holds true for Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma, etc... etc... However... Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) is a public Land Grant university, but University of Pennsylvania (Penn) is a privately funded Ivy League university. UCLA (University of California at Los Angeles) is a public Land Grant university as is California State University. University of Southern California (USC), however, is a privately funded university. Phew..... OK.... That was a long-winded explanation. Don't ask me to explain IUP aka Indiana University of Pennsylvania or how Case-Western Reserve University got its name from Northern Ohio once being part of Connecticut as promised by King Charles II.

@tracyfrazier7440

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@@frankshaffer7645I like your explanation. Thorough and not confusing.

Michigan vs Ohio State. Wolverines vs Buckeyes. The Game. The two powerhouses of the Big Ten Conference have been playing each other since 1897, and the 2022 edition was the 118th game between the two schools. Michigan leads the series with 60 wins to Ohio State's 51 wins, and there have been 6 draws. Glad you got to hear the game called by the great Gus Johnson. By the way, it's Ohio STATE. There is also the Ohio University Bobcats, who play in the Mid-America Conference, and would be referred to as "Ohio".

To give you a better frame of reference, this is our Thanksgiving weekend. In Michigan, our professional football team the Lions (basically the biggest losers in NFL history over time but we still love them.) always traditionally play on Thanksgiving. It has been a tradition in Detroit since the 1930s. That game kicks off at 12:30pm as is tradition and there is a parade beforehand. It is perhaps the biggest weekend of the year in Michigan. AFTER Thanksgiving (the Thursday of THIS week), the Michigan High School Athletic Association (i think it would be secondary for you guys? 14-18 year Olds) holds their state championships for their eight different divisions on the same exact field on the Friday and Saturday (during this game!). They go from division 8 (tiny, like less than 1,000 people sized town schools) to Division 1 (almost 10,000 students per school for example), four each day. Add that to this game and all of the other big games and there's still a full slate of Sunday NFL games too. I personally call it "Football Weekend in America". It doesn't get any better than this to us. And Ohio State has whooped our behinds before last year for over a decade, essentially. This is Michigan's first win AT Ohio since 2000.

I enjoyed watching you watch “The Game” big rivalry for us! You are right in any sport too many penalties aren’t good. Hail to the Victors!

Let’s go Blue :) , you just watched Tottenham v arsenal of college football rivalry s . Amazing Michigan without there best offensive player smashes Ohio state . Physical play . A great year for this Michigan and CPFC fan . Maybe I should of said it’s like palace v Brighton

@BritishGuy22

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Good on you for your Premier league Knowledge, Brighton are becoming a top team these days haha!

@nasa258e

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Eww no. Neither of these teams have as shameful of a history. I'd say more United v. Liverpool, with Michigan being like United in that they are the winningest team in history, but have been embarrassing since early to mid 2000s.

As a Michigan fan, this game is THE game of the year, bigger than any other rivalry, and bigger than the bowl games, college or professional. Huge rivalry, lots of history. Fuck Buckeyes, GO BLUE!

Worth noting, this is probably the only time an American sports rivalry approaches the level of English Football rivalries, I used to hear stories growing up of actual property damage going on from both sides. To the point i heard some people had to rent a car just across the state border so it had a local license plate and the car the person owned wouldn't be close enough to the game to get its windows bashed in.

I noticed you were wearing a blue shirt and you were shouting "Lets Go JJ" in the 3rd Quarter, you'll make a good fan of Michigan Wolverines in no time! Glad to see you watch the Wolverines win. ;)

Man United fan and UM Alum! Don’t let the colors sway you! Go Blue, great vid, happy to sub.

1:35 That receiver is Marvin Harrison Jr, pretty easily the best wide receiver in college football right now. The Michigan cornerback, DJ Turner, is playing man to man coverage with no safety help, meaning he is solely responsible for stopping Harrison on this play. In man to man coverage, the corner plays reactionary to the receiver to stay in front of them. This essentially means the corner isn’t looking at anything else other than the receiver (unless they want to be greedy and ball-watch, which would be a very risky move guarding Harrison). So, the only way that Turner knows when the ball is coming is when Harrison turns and looks for the ball. So when Harrison is running his route, he strategically waits until the very last second before the ball arrives to stop on a dime and make a catch, leaving Turner with virtually no window to break up the pass. It should also be mentioned that OSU’s qb made a beautiful pass towards the sideline, placing the ball low and at Harrison’s outside shoulder, making it impossible for the corner to break up unless he literally runs through Harrison. Great plays made by great players, but ultimately it wasn’t enough. Cheers from Ann Arbor and go blue〽️〽️

Hey, Penn State fan here. Definitely check out more B1G games (Big Ten), they’re awesome over the years

Video got recommended to me tonight. Time stamps and talking points (probably already touched on, you got 600 comments already) are coming from me as I watch you. :)

GGMU!!! but Go Blue for Michigan too. enjoyed your reaction

On College teams, there are usually a lot more players than most other sports. Michigan's football team usually has around 130-135 players. So, some players will share numbers, usually 1 on offense and 1 on defense. They can not be on the same field at the time though, so there have been instances where players would switch jerseys so the 2 players with the same number could legally play during the same play.

One thing you might not know about this game, it’s more than 2 vs 3. It’s more than 11-0 vs 11-0. It’s “The Game,” Michigan vs Ohio State, the best rivalry in college sports. These teams hate each other down to their DNA.

@deniseasmith7508

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^ this

@jyashin

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It’s only touted because the two teams have always been great teams. Harvard-Yale is an even bigger rivalry but nobody cares (about the football game that is) because they both suck.

@teynaranjas788

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@@jyashin Not remotely bigger, except of course to their own tiny pool of students and alums. No one in New Haven CT who isn’t associated with Yale is remotely interested in or even aware of their rivalry game. Whereas all of Ann Arbor and Detroit metro are passionate about The Game. Even more so for Columbus. Both teams have huge state and national followings and The Game routinely breaks tv ratings for most watched college sports event in regular season.

@jyashin

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@@teynaranjas788 You're seriously telling me Michigan and Ohio State is a bigger rivalry than HARVARD and YALE? Are you stupid? Practically nobody outside of America even knows Ohio State.

@michaelmelling9333

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I hate the word hate and wish people would stop using it ....

nice reaction from someone learning the game. You are absolutely right …. no matter what sport, you HAVE to maintain discipline.

3:55 the reason facemask penalties are so serious: With how fast defense and offense could potentially be running past each other, grabbing the facemask carries a dire risk for neck injury.

That TD pass under pressure midway through the second quarter was the turning point. Until then, OSU was imposing its arrogant will against Michigan.

Michigan man here and love your comments. There is a reason they call this the game. There are none like it. Rare is a whooping like this one, like never. These two teams reallllly respect each other and frankly I route for OSU except this game. It is very possible these two will meet again this year, if USC loses big. I think Purdue will lose and go to the Rose bowl. They should at least.

There are some capable starters and stars on the team that play both sides of the ball. When I was a nose gaurd junior in HS we had a player that was basically a sub for every position on the field and knew all play books

9:39 You can have multiple people with the same number as long as they aren’t on the field at the same time. The players number is typically based on position. 1-19 is anyone except linemen, 20-49 is receivers, running backs, linebackers, and defensive backs, 50-79 is linemen, 80-89 is receivers and running backs, 90-99 is defensive linemen and linebackers

12:18 trick play, shows the running back being handed the ball, but then he makes a jump pass himself. It forced the defense to jam the pocket to stop the run, opening the back field for the catch.

I have never seen someone so calmly watch college football regardless of the team

Mate, I enjoyed your video. I live in Michigan. I can tell you that if you ever come over here, go to a UM home game at The Big House.

The reason this game and other games between bordering states are so important is because of recruiting. A lot of high school football players who could go to either school May make their decision based on the winner of this game.

@wolver73

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Some of Michigan’s best players come from Ohio. Not sorry; we got the smart ones.

The biggest, baddest, and most heartpoured rivalry in college football

The number 10 on offense is a different number 10 that is on defense. But over the years a few players had played both offense and defense.also michigans best running back was out this game

Definitely love your take on this.

@BritishGuy22

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I See you! Makes sense, Thanks for clearing it up for me!

Just to answer the question, yes you can have the same number on offense and defense, and no it wasn’t the same person. Love the coverage on my favorite sport. This was the first video of yours, that I have seen. But I already subscribed!! Hope to see more videos on college football. (Edit) Maybe you could react to Oklahoma vs Oklahoma state. Oklahoma hasn’t had the best season 😢 but that was a really good game.

Loved your reaction British Guy. I also understand the attraction to the "red kits" as you put it for a Man U guy, but let's make a deal here... I bought a Johnny Marr Jaguar and the case is lined in what he calls Man City Blue. Being a UM fan I'm like "blue? Cool, I guess I like Man City" and decided to start following Premier. I'm not invested yet. If you show the good sense to be a Wolverine fan maybe I'll give Man U a look. :)