Which College football rivalry has more Pure Hate. Iron Bowl or Michigan v. Ohio State?
962015
Both are great rivalries but I think a lot of people are overlooking the Iron Bowl.  I'm not a fan of any of these teams(I'm a Georgia Tech fan) But after living in the North and the South I have to say that the Iron Bowl game seems to mean a lot more to its respective fan base.  Michigan and Ohio State has great history and tradition.  Alabama vs. Auburn has hate and personal pride.  The series was suspended for 41 years because of an argument over per diems and locations until they were forced by the state legislature to resume the game.  They literally buried a hatchet to symbolize the renewed rivalry and it's been a battle ever since.  What mainly separates this game from the OSU vs. UM game is that there are no outside distractions and attention is focused solely on the Iron Bowl throughout the entire year.  Having no real history of pro sports or major pro franchises, or even other major DI schools in the state the focus has been solely on the Iron Bowl.  Any time you go to Alabama you can hear someone talking about this game it doesn't matter if it's 2 days before the game or 10 months until the game they'll be talking about.  It consumes the state year round and while OSU UM has its own moments of heat and passion but it's not the all-consuming year round hatred that surrounds the Iron Bowl.  Most of the Buckeye fans and Wolverine fans I know are great and passionate fans but all the energy they spend focusing on the Detroit Lions and Tigers, the Bengals, Reds etc is reserved in the state of Alabama purely for the Iron Bowl game.  It divides houses and defines who you are in Alabama.  And yes ESPN did vote OSU vs. UM the greatest rivalry, but then they came right back and voted the Iron Bowl the best rivalry the year after that. It's all subjective. People will be homers and pick the rivalry involving their team or their geographic area.  With that said both rivalries are fantastic and should be enjoyed by their fan bases.  But don't overlook the Iron Bowl.  If you want a game where your pride and manhood is on the line for the next 12 months you don't have to look any further than the meeting of the Tide and Tigers every November.
806189
I agree.  OSU fans are dumb.  I hate OSU, but logically the Big Ten is far a tougher conference than the Big East.  Rutgers beat Louisville, much props to them, I loved watching that game last Thursday night, but Ohio State is a better team than them.  But it's ok, when Michigan beats Ohio State by 14, and you hold your own, maybe we'll see Michigan vs. Rutgers in the National Championship...the most storied tradition vs. the original football team.
90307
Ohio State wins in national chanmpionship. There are just too many other bowls that we don't care about - the national championship is the only thing.
966645
I've watched both teams play in person.  It will be a battle.\n\nI give the following...\n\n1. Ohio State offense over Michigan offense...slightly.  Both have explosive RB's and WR's.  I give Troy Smith a slight edge over Chad Henne due to his mobility.  \n\n2. Michigan's team speed on defense is amazing.  Their D-Line is better than Ohio States and their LB's are just as fast.  Maybe can't tackle as well, but they swarm the ball.  DB's i rate as a push.  I like Michigan's defense over OSU....slightly again.\n\n3. I like Ohio States special teams.  Rivas is just too streaky in my mind.  He's had a good year, but you can't overlook his past.  Punting is a wildcard because neither team has had to punt much.  I give that edge to OSU though because of past history.  Both returners are amazing.  Breston and Ginn...need to say no mroe.  Slight edge to OSU.\n\n4. If I had to pick one, i like Hart over Pittman and Wells.  Of course it helps to be behind that massive offensive line of Michigans.\n\n5. OSU.  The mobility of Smith just adds a deminsion and the speed of Ginn can vertically stretch the field.  \n\n6. Michigan.  They look like an NFL line.  Their size is amazing. \n\n7. Michigan again.  That D-Line is not only fast, but is big.  \n\n8. OSU.  Lurniatis is an amazing player.  If he can carrol Hart, then the OSU DE's can go after Henne.  He's the key to OSU's defense.\n\n9. Push.  Nothing really stands out for either team at that position to me.  They're good, but not great.\n\n10.  Tressel gets the nod bigtime.  Face it, he owns Michigan, and Carr always seems to lose the big games in the 2000's.\n\n11. Ohio State.  It's in the shoe with 110,000 screaming fans.  \n\nFINAL\nOhio State 20\nMichigan 17\n\nIt will be a classic.
80044
Steelers..do yall remember that steeler commercial for a nfl game about 96 (blitz i think)that had the steelers eating chains and iron??? if so your a iron steeters fan
927838
I would not watch it if Ohio State Played Michigan again, Michigan lost, give someone else a shot.  If there was a rematch though Ohio State would dominate it. A possible match would be Ohio State vs USC or Ohio State vs Florida. These teams would have to run the table though and if Norte Dame beat USC look out the BCS is going to be in controversy. (although it allready is) No Rematch between OSU and Michigan.
904180
Neither but I will say that Ohio St is the #1 team in the country and should win the national championship. I don't see any team beating them being it USC,Florida,or if Michigan gets the rematch. If you ask anyone other than michigan fans you'll know that the game wasn't as close as the score showed. OSU should have won by 14. Still a good game but it was obvious that the refs kept it close not michigan.
898352
GEORGIA TECH vs Georgia dawgs\n\nExcept im really mad cuz tech lost for the 6th year in a row and 3 of those losses was because of our crappy qb. THANK GOD HE"S GRADUATING well leaving any way.  It's really violent and there is ALOT of hatred towards each other.\n\n\nGO TECH
740865
BUCKEYES! Jim Tressel is 4-1 against Michigan. OSU all the way!
840749
auburn. i absolutely hate the crimson tide. so i'm hoping like hell that tuberville and co. pull this off.
704506
Ohio....just cause i live in ohio and...well.....michigan doesnt have Troy Smith
750708
This game was based 103 years ago and it has now become an Ohio tradition and you are trashing on it?  I hope no network feed gets lost and I hope only Michigan plays a sloppy game. I still wish both teams the best of luck but OHIO STATE is going to win!
578100
Michigan, Ohio state is pretty good. But Michigan has greater game right now with more balanced offense defense game. But with ohio state last couple years was very boring to watch. Everything is changing though, with Ohio State finally getting its first a prolific offense now. Their rivalries is always one of the best though.
940165
becuse they hate \n\nIn my eyes OSU just won the NC last weekend \nits done give the hesman to Troy smith \nand the race for #1 is over \nits a race for #2 now \n\nbut then again you still have to play the game \n\nP.s. Excuses are for losers!!!!\nits funny hearing Mike Hart an all these other schools fans \nargue that thier team is better when they all have a loss on their \nschedule \n\nI don't see how you can argue with 11-0 \nisn't it call UNDISPUTED  when you go undefeated \nplus we beat 2 #2 teams
984588
Thought the turf issue was equal for both teams myself, last year Mich got beat in Mich. In 2003 Mich beat OSU and OSU didn't cry.  So yeppers think they had their shot and need to get over it until next year and try it again.
545686
I'm really a fan of neither, but have rooted for Michigan in the past. They have an awesome stadium, fans, and fight song. They are usually a pretty good team, although they did go down to my Longhorns two seasons ago in that awesome Rose Bowl game. \n\nMichigan State, how can anyone root for a team with those ugly green uniforms and a big boring S on their helmet. When's the last time this team did anything of any significance?
1050845
Unless you live in South Bend I don't know how you couldn't hate them. During last season all you heard was about fata$$ Charlie Weiss taking Quinn and how great they would be together. And then they got the BCS bowl bid over Oregon which was complete BS since Oregon was ranked higher than Notre Dame. Oregon might have given Ohio State some competition. Haha. \n\nAnd don't even get me started on that SheMale Jeff Samardzija....