It’s called “The Game” for a reason. With 128 years of history, the rivalry between Michigan and Ohio State is one of the oldest in college football, often igniting intense passions. Even a legend like Tom Brady has powerful memories of games between these two teams, to the point that he once ended up crying in his bed.
The Wolverines and Buckeyes have faced each other 120 times since that first historic game in 1897. Michigan leads the series with 62 wins, compared to Ohio State’s 52, with six ties.
This Saturday, the two longtime rivals will write a new chapter in their history when they meet at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor. The Buckeyes will put their undefeated season on the line, while the Wolverines hope to extend their winning streak to six games.
With this in mind, fans are expecting a spectacular end to the season for both teams. Brady, in particular, is hoping for a Wolverines victory that will once again leave him in tears.
Even Brady got emotional about the 2021 victory
During the Thanksgiving Day broadcast of the Green Bay Packers-Detroit Lions game, the seven-time Super Bowl champion announced that he will be part of Fox’s Big Noon Kickoff during the final week of college football.
“I’m gonna be there, and I just heard I’m gonna be on Big Noon Kickoff,” Brady confirmed, via Awful Announcing. Like any true Wolverine, Brady hasn’t forgotten the 42-27 victory they achieved over the Buckeyes in 2021.
“Getting to be in the Big House, where Aidan Hutchinson took the field,” recalled the former New England Patriots star, referring to the former Michigan defensive end turned Lions star.
“I remember when [Michigan] beat Ohio State four years ago for the first time [since 2011]. I was crying, literally, in my bedroom,” Brady admitted. “I couldn’t believe it took so many years to do it.”
Tom Brady made history with the Wolverines
Brady is one of Michigan’s most distinguished alumni. The former quarterback played at Ann Arbor from 1995 to 1999. Although he only started in the last two years, he still managed to etch his name in the team’s history books.
In his two seasons as a starter, Brady finished with a 20-5 record, with wins in the 1999 Citrus Bowl and the 2000 Orange Bowl. He is also third all-time with 442 completions on 710 attempts, fourth in yards gained with 5,351, and fifth in touchdown passes with 35.
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