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Ohio State Revives Rivalry with Michigan, Embraces Legendary Speech

11/30/2025

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Ohio State's rivalry with Michigan, known as The Game, is renewed this Saturday.
Local entrepreneur Ryan Vesler has revived Woody Hayes (the legendary Ohio State football coach)'s pregame speech by purchasing Hayes' old phone number, allowing fans to hear it.
Hayes' message emphasizes hitting hard, starting fast, and avoiding mistakes.
This season, Ohio State aims to end a four-game losing streak against Michigan, heightening the matchup's intensity.

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Ohio State's rivalry with Michigan, known as The Game, is renewed this Saturday.
Local entrepreneur Ryan Vesler has revived Woody Hayes (the legendary Ohio State football coach)'s pregame speech by purchasing Hayes' old phone number, allowing fans to hear it.
Hayes' message emphasizes hitting hard, starting fast, and avoiding mistakes.
This season, Ohio State aims to end a four-game losing streak against Michigan, heightening the matchup's intensity.