The Third Sunday in November is quickly approaching, and we know everyone is preparing for one of the most exciting games in the Big Ten- The Michigan vs. Ohio State Game!

Michigan is looking to avenge last year's disappointing 42-7 loss against their rivals from Columbus, and score their first win against the Buckeyes since 2003. But Ohio State will be looking to keep their longest winning streak in the history of the rivalry going for a 6th straight year. UM has home field advantage at The Big House in Ann Arbor, and they have played well this season at home.

Check out some of these interesting Michigan vs. Ohio State rivalry facts to help get you pumped for this year's battle between the longtime rivals, the Wolverines & Buckeyes:

*The First UM/OSU game took place in 1897 resulting in a 34-0 UM Win!
*UM Boasts the largest victory over OSU, 86-0 in 1902!
*Michigan currently leads the overall series 57-42-6
*Since 1935, UM & OSU have decided the Big Ten Conference Championship between themselves on 23 different occasions
*The 10 Year War refers to the Woody Hayes & Bo Schembechler Coaching Rivalry between 1969-1978. Schembechler won the war with a record of 5–4–1 against Hayes.
*In 2000, ESPN Named The UM/OSU Rivalry the greatest North American sports rivalry
*In 2006, the OSU& UM held the #1 and #2 spots in the BCS both with 11-0 records. This game decided who would play for the BCS Championship. OSU won the game 42-39.

Are you pumped for the biggest game of the season yet? Share your tailgating stories, tips and locations with your fellow UM fans on our Facebook & Twitter page. Don't forget to stock up on all your fun UM/OSU rivalry gear at Campus Den! Go Blue on November 21st!

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