30 bucket list items college football fans need to experience

TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 09: Linebacker Ben Boulware #10 of the Clemson Tigers celebrates after defeating the Alabama Crimson Tide 35-31 to win the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium on January 9, 2017 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

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ANN ARBOR, MI – NOVEMBER 28: Quarterback J.T. Barrett #16 of the Ohio State Buckeyes rushes for a fourth quarter touchdown against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium on November 28, 2015 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /

3. The Game: Ohio State vs. Michigan

Arguably the greatest college football rivalry in history, the Michigan-Ohio State football rivalry, also known simply as The Game, dates back to 1897 when the two sides met in Ann Arbor. Michigan won the first meeting and went unbeaten in the first 15, accumulating a 13-0-2 record from 1897-1918, though Ohio State has won more often than not since. The Buckeyes have won five in a row dating back to 2012, including a 30-27 win in overtime last season in Columbus..

Overall, the Wolverines hold a 58-48-6 all-time lead in the series across 113 meetings, putting it among the top 20 most played rivalries in Division I history. Unlike some major college football rivalries that meet at a neutral site, or even in bowl games (like Florida-Florida State), The Game has never been hosted anywhere but Ann Arbor or Columbus.

Seeing a Michigan-Ohio State game in Ann Arbor means a trip to “The Big House.”With a listed capacity of 107,601, but with an NCAA record attendance of 115,601 (set against Notre Dame in 2013), Michigan Stadium is one of the largest sporting venues in the world.

Likewise, Ohio Stadium has a listed capacity of 104,944, but hosted a venue record 110,045 fans for last year’s edition of The Game with Michigan. Attending a game there would come with the added benefit of seeing one of the best traditions in college football in its natural environment: Dotting the I in the Script Ohio.

Seeing any game at either stadium would be bucket list worthy for most college football fans, and getting a glimpse of The Game would be even better.

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