OHIO — The big game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the University of Michigan Wolverines is just one day away. 

To amp up the competitive spirit, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer placed a friendly wager on "The Game."

What You Need To Know

  • DeWine's bet includes a peppermint stick, hot cocoa peppermint, and to throw in some Ohio flavor, he's also bet cow patty ice cream from Young's Jersey Dairy in Yellow Springs and black raspberry chip ice cream from Graeter's in Cincinnati

  • Whitmer has bet a gift package of ice cream from Zingerman’s

  • The game kicks off at noon on Saturday in Ann Arbor

“College football fans will have a great game to watch on Saturday as the 11-0 Ohio State Buckeyes face off against the 11-0 Michigan Wolverines,” said DeWine. “I am confident that Coach Ryan Day and The Ohio State Buckeyes will bring a win back to Ohio, so I am making a friendly wager of ice cream with Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer. O-H!” 

DeWine's bet includes a peppermint stick, hot cocoa peppermint, and to throw in some Ohio flavor, he's also bet cow patty ice cream from Young's Jersey Dairy in Yellow Springs and black raspberry chip ice cream from Graeter's in Cincinnati. Last year, it was Buckeye Pizza from Adriatico’s on the OSU campus, Stewart’s Root Beer — which was founded in Mansfield, Ohio, in 1924 — and Jumbo Cream Puffs from Schmidt’s Sausage Haus in Columbus.

"The Game is a time-honored tradition that pits the Michigan Wolverines, the winningest team in college football history from the best state in the Midwest against the Buckeyes," said Whitmer. "Once again, I am proud to bet Governor DeWine some Michigan-made ice cream and treats. As the mom of two girls who bleed maize and blue, I can't wait to cheer on the Wolverines this Saturday. Go Blue!" 

Whitmer has bet a gift package of ice cream from Zingerman’s. Last year, she wagered a Detroit-style gift package, including the famous Buddy’s pizza, a dessert from Good Cakes and Bakes and a case of Vernor's ginger ale.

The game kicks off at noon on Saturday in Ann Arbor. Since The Game began in 1897, the Buckeyes have won 17 out of the last 21 games between the two rivals. 

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