Coach declares this college football game the best rivalry in sports

The Ohio State vs. Michigan rivalry is highlighted as one of the most significant in college football, with Michigan coach Sherrone Moore describing it as the best rivalry in sports. This sentiment is supported by a 2000 ESPN ranking that declared it the greatest rivalry in North American sports. The annual matchup often influences the Big Ten conference race and has seen both teams ranked in the top five of the AP poll 14 times since 1942, with six occurrences since 2000.

A notable game in the rivalry's history was in 2006 when No. 1 Ohio State narrowly defeated No. 2 Michigan, 42-39. Michigan currently leads the all-time series 62-51-6 and is on a four-game winning streak against Ohio State, having defeated higher-ranked Buckeye teams in each of the past four seasons.

This year's game is significant as Michigan seeks to extend its winning streak, while No. 1 Ohio State aims to break it. Although Michigan plays primarily