Sherrone Moore calls 'The Game', Michigan vs. Ohio State the best rivalry in sports

The 120th edition of ‘The Game’ will take place this Saturday in Ann Arbor, pitting No. 1 Ohio State against rival No. 18 Michigan. The Wolverines have won four consecutive meetings in the matchup, which features the last two National Champions.

Along with being one of the best rivalries in all of college football, this game holds massive implications for the College Football Playoff race. The Buckeyes have been the No. 1 team in all three installments of the College Football Playoff Rankings, and could suffer a massive hit if they lose their fifth consecutive rivalry matchup to the Wolverines.

For Michigan, it has won five consecutive games since suffering a 31-13 road loss at USC on Oct. 11. If it can down its rival on Saturday, it would take a 10-2 (8-1) record into the College Football Playoff Selection Show. It may be too late for Sherrone Moore‘s squad, but they would certainly be in the conversation for an at-large bid.

Moore compares ‘The Game’ to ‘Iron Bowl’, says there’s no debate in better rivalry

During a media opportunity on Monday, Moore claimed that ‘The Game’ between Michigan and Ohio State is not just the best rivalry in college football, but the best rivalry in all of sports.

“I was talking to Coach (Chip) Lindsey about it,” Moore responded when asked about the rivalry. “He’s been apart of the Iron Bowl (Alabama vs. Auburn). We’ve talked to people that have been to the Iron Bowl and this one, and it’s just different. You can’t describe it. I can try and describe you the feeling of what it feels like, but I can’t. I remember last year going on the field with Jaishawn (Barham), and we’re running out there for warmups, and he’s like ‘yeah, this is different’. And Jaishawn doesn’t say much, and for him to say that, this is different.

“And so, it’s a feeling that you can’t really describe. It’s an intensity. It’s just an aura about it that you just can’t describe until you get on the field. It’s awesome to be a part of. It’s the best rivalry in sports in my opinion. It’s the funnest one as well, because it’s competitive and there’s nothing like it.”

The rivalry has been completely turned on its head in the 2020s. From 2012-2019, Ohio State won eight consecutive games against Michigan. The Wolverines however have now won four consecutive games in the rivalry, including a 13-10 victory over the eventual National Champions last season in Columbus.