Ohio State crossing out ‘M’s’ on campus leading up to ‘The Game’

COLUMBUS — Ohio State is preparing their campus to host its rival team, the Michigan Wolverines, Saturday afternoon, according to our news partner WCPO in Columbus.

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Saturday’s between the Buckeyes and Wolverines is highly anticipated with the winner going to the Big 10 Championship.

Ohio State is using tape to cross out the letter “M” around its campus ahead of “The Game,” WCPO reports.

This includes billboards, plaques and buildings.

It’s a tradition to cover the letter and helps students get in the spirit of the rivalry, according to WCPO.

The rivalry between Ohio State and Michigan (The Team Up North) originated in 1897.

Kickoff from Columbus is Saturday at 12 noon.

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