Fans of both the Wolverines and the Buckeyes made their way to the Buckeye Store and More to get last-minute gear before Saturday’s game and make their predictions.
SYLVANIA, Ohio — It’s one of the biggest rivalries in all of sports – the battle of the Ohio State University and the University of Michigan – and it’s got many people riled up at an apparel store in Sylvania.
Lisa Smith, of Michigan, drove an hour to stock up on some apparel at The Buckeye Store and More in Sylvania.
She made it clear she’s rooting for the Buckeyes in Saturday’s game.
“I bought my little Brutus [sticker] for my cooler at home, beat Michigan [sticker] because we’re going to beat Michigan and a sweatshirt,” Smith said. “Go Bucks. Ohio State’s going to win. They’re going to beat them like 46 to 7. I’m going to let them score once.”
There’s another Lisa in the store, but you won’t catch her on the Ohio State side.Â
“Blue of course, go Michigan,” Lisa Gonzalez, a Michigan fan said.
With the Wolverines beating the Buckeyes the past three seasons, Gonzalez said this will be another win no matter the year Michigan’s had.
It’s a rivalry that divides more than just first names.
“He’s been a Buckeye because his brother’s been a Michigan fan,” said Greg Muter, a father out with his family pointing at his two sons, Carter and Camden.
Tensions rise between families and friends as the stakes are high in “The Game.”
“Well, Michigan’s won the past three years and we’re still friends so we’ll see,” said Athina Res
Res is a Michigan fan who was out shopping for apparel with her friend who’s rooting for Ohio State.
“But the previous 15 years we all know who won so we’ll see how tomorrow plays out,” Maria Cook replied to Res.
Store owner Jim Damschroder said he’s seen a number of both Michigan and Ohio State fans walk through the store, treating tomorrow as fair game.
“I mean the rivalry, it’s the greatest in all sports. Every year no matter what the records are, the fans will show up,” Damschroder said. “They’re not just fans, they’re supporters.”
Supporters that come through even if it means wearing maize and blue in a crowd of scarlet and gray.
“I decided I’ll bring her along and then I’ll make her sit in between all the Ohio fans,” said Cook, who plans to bring Res to the Horseshoe Saturday.
This article was published by Silver Barker on 2024-11-29 22:58:00
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