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Jace is a Michigan man. Mitch is 100% Buckeye. Together, they’re doing what no rivals have done before: talk to each other on a podcast. The Rivalry Podcast is no-punches-pulled, garbage-free, weekly update of the greatest battle in College Football. J

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    • Feb 20, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 80 EPISODES


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    Off-Season | Cleveland: The Paris of the Midwest

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2023 17:17


    The Rivalry takes to the ice for Faceoff on the Lake. Plus: what secrets are Cleveland Police hiding in the Orange Lot?How do you fail at making ice in the middle of winter?And fans are happy leaving the Browns stadium for the first time in a while.

    Week 19: 911? Yes, I'd Like to Report a Murder

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2023 27:58


    Much like a horned frog, we have blood shooting out of our eyes from watching Georgia dismantle TCU.Plus: will Harbaugh bolt for the NFL? Notable returns/departures for Michigan and Ohio State. And some spicy 2024 national title predictions.

    Week 18: Welcome to the Pit of Despair

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2023 31:50


    Michigan and Ohio State try to outdo each other for heartbreaking losses. Plus, will Harbaugh be back at Michigan? Is Ryan Day on the hot seat? And who wins it all on Monday night?

    Week 17 1/2: Was It The McDonalds?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2023 0:55


    Week 17: Under The Big Top

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2022 39:54


    Michigan and Ohio State are two wins away from a national title.Will TCU's Max Duggan prove formidable for Michigan? Can Ohio State's offense keep up with Georgia?Plus: the transfer portal is an agent of chaos, and how big of a blow is a 5-star decommitting?

    Week 16: Jingle Bowl Rock

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2022 44:27


    The guys select their Bowl Season winners based on nothing but gut feelings and antagonistic attitudes.Plus, an odd quad of Heisman finalists. A couple of Michigan Men finding themselves at Iowa. And did you hear Michigan State failed to qualify for a bowl game?Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, or wherever you listen to podcasts. And make sure to follow The Rivalry Podcast on Twitter @RivalPod for even more updates. Sponsored by Elevated Integrity Construction.Got a question? Email us at info@TheRivalryPodcast.com

    Week 15: Ope, Lemme Slip Right Past Ya

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2022 37:29


    Ohio State slides past USC and into the final playoff spot. Michigan repeats as Big Ten Champions with a win over Purdue. Also, did the committee get it right? Does Michigan want to avoid Ohio State? And what bowl is Michigan State going to?Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, or wherever you listen to podcasts. And make sure to follow The Rivalry Podcast on Twitter @RivalPod for even more updates. Sponsored by Elevated Integrity Construction.

    Week 14: The Greatest Show, Man

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2022 47:40


    Michigan advances to defend their Big Ten title. Ohio State is left grasping for answers.Plus: Michigan State isn't bowling, Rutgers has died, and who deserves to be in the playoff?

    Week 13: All The Marbles

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2022 34:38


    Eleven weeks of dress rehearsal are over. This one's for everything. Michigan and Ohio State finally clash.Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, or wherever you listen to podcasts. And make sure to follow The Rivalry Podcast on Twitter @RivalPod for even more updates. Sponsored by Elevated Integrity Construction.Got a question? Email us at info@TheRivalryPodcast.com

    Week 12: Judgment Day Draweth Nigh

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2022 29:59


    Ohio State and Michigan both prepare for their penultimate matchups. Rutgers' bowl hopes are laid to rest. The Big Ten West is pretty terrible, actually. Plus, the stupidest thing ever said on this podcast.Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, or wherever you listen to podcasts. And make sure to follow The Rivalry Podcast on Twitter @RivalPod for even more updates. Sponsored by Elevated Integrity Construction.Got a question? Email us at info@TheRivalryPodcast.com

    Week 11: Winne the Pooh and the Blustery Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2022 30:47


    CJ Stroud uses his legs to avoid a nasty upset for Ohio State.  Blake Corum continues his Heisman campaign for Michigan. Plus, major shakeups in the College Football Playoff rankings - none of which involve Rutgers.Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, or wherever you listen to podcasts. And make sure to follow The Rivalry Podcast on Twitter @RivalPod for even more updates. Sponsored by Elevated Integrity Construction.Got a question? Email us at info@TheRivalryPodcast.com

    Week 10: Deja Vu All Over Again

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2022 30:01


    Cade Stover comes in clutch against Penn State, but can he do it a second time? Meanwhile Rutgers to Any Bowl is staring down the barrel of a familiar gun....

    Week 9: I Really Think I Hate You

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2022 26:32


    Does Penn State have a puncher’s chance against Ohio State? Will Michigan get revenge on their in-state rival? And could Rutgers inexplicably make a bowl game? Subscribe now on Apple...

    Week 10: Deja Vu All Over Again

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2022 30:01


    Cade Stover comes in clutch against Penn State, but can he do it a second time? Meanwhile Rutgers to Any Bowl is staring down the barrel of a familiar gun.------Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, or wherever you listen to podcasts. And make sure to follow The Rivalry Podcast on Twitter @RivalPod for even more updates. Sponsored by Elevated Integrity Construction.Got a question? Email us at info@TheRivalryPodcast.com

    Week 9: I Really Think I Hate You

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2022 26:32


    Does Penn State have a puncher's chance against Ohio State?Will Michigan get revenge on their in-state rival?And could Rutgers inexplicably make a bowl game?------Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, or wherever you listen to podcasts. And make sure to follow The Rivalry Podcast on Twitter @RivalPod for even more updates. Sponsored by Elevated Integrity Construction.Got a question? Email us at info@TheRivalryPodcast.com

    Week 8: We Are! Not Great!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2022 27:14


    Michigan eviscerates Penn State’s rush defense. Ohio State hopes to air raid Iowa’s pass defense. And #RutgersToAnyBowl hopes Indiana forgets to pack a defense. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify,...

    Week 7: Put On Your Big Boy Pants

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2022 31:17


    Michigan faces Penn State in their biggest test yet. Ohio State slides into a bye week after dismantling Sparty. And #RutgersToTheRoseBowl is dead. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn,...

    Week 6: My Dad Can Beat Up Your Dad

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2022 27:42


    Day and Schiano encounter a dust-up in Columbus. Michigan avoids the weird juju of Iowa City. And #RutgersToTheRoseBowl is on life support. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, or...

    Week 5: Can't Spell “Badgers” without the “Bad”

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2022 28:45


    Ohio State puts it all together. Michigan played a real football team. xAnd the #RutgersToTheRoseBowl bandwagon has a flat tire. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, or wherever you...

    Week 4: The Weakest of Sauce

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2022 25:16


    The rivals prepare for their Big Ten openers. Michigan’s non-conference schedule is awful. Ohio State’s defense is inconsistent. And despite their best efforts, #RutgersToTheRoseBowl is still alive. Subscribe now on...

    Week 3: Notre Dame is Bad

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2022 29:47


    Michigan has their QB1. Ohio State’s defense still with something to prove. And #RutgersToTheRoseBowl grows stronger by the week. Plus, Notre Dame is bad. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify,...

    Week 2: This Podcast is (QB) Controversial

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2022 27:42


    McNamara salty about Michigan’s QB battle? Plus, Ohio State’s defense is (maybe) good! And #RutgersToTheRoseBowl is still alive. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, or wherever you listen to...

    Week 1: Any Luck for the Irish?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2022 25:59


    The 2022 campaign is underway! Michigan’s QB battle heats up. Ohio State poses a mammoth task for Notre Dame. And the return of #RutgersToTheRoseBowl. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify,...

    Season 4!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2022 1:29


    The College Football is upon us! Season 4 of The Rivalry kicks off soon!   Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, or wherever you listen to podcasts. And make...

    “I Got a Lot of Problems With You People”

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2020 30:13


    Ohio State preps for déjà vu with Clemson. Meanwhile, no one outside this podcast respects Cincy.   Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, or wherever you listen to podcasts....

    No Place Like Indy for the Holidays

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2020 23:22


    Buckeyes prep for the B1G title – and beyond. Michigan searching for what comes next.   Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, or wherever you listen to podcasts. And...

    “And After That, the Judgment”

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2020 28:52


    On the brink of The Game, Ohio State looms as a massive favorite. But will either team see the field?   Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, or wherever...

    What Do You Want from Me?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2020 32:13


    Ohio State tries to clarify its playoff path. Michigan needs a nap.   Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, or wherever you listen to podcasts. And make sure to...

    November 19, 2020 | Stop Me If You've Heard This One Before

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2020 30:17


    Michigan embarrassed in yet another big game. Buckeyes in a “prove it” game with Indiana. And Rutgers could finish with a better conference record than Michigan.   Subscribe now on...

    November 13, 2020 | Mr. Stark, I Don't Feel So Good

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2020 28:14


    Things have gone from bad to worse in Ann Arbor. Ohio State gets an extra week to prep for Indiana. And #RutgersToTheRoseBowl is on life support.   Subscribe now on...

    November 5, 2020 | Inviting the Overwhelming Darkness to Swallow Us Whole

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2020 28:14


    Well, at least one of us. Michigan folds, Bucks roll, and #RutgersToTheRoseBowl might be on oxygen.   Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, or wherever you listen to podcasts....

    Oct 28 – Gophers Are Just Vegan Weasels

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2020 29:12


    Michigan wins a massive showdown. Buckeyes look ahead to theirs. And #RutgersToTheRoseBowl is still alive in Week 2.   Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, or wherever you listen...

    Oct 21 – “Opening” Week 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2020 29:30


    Fighting for the Jug. Shucking corn in Columbus. Plus, #RutgersToTheRoseBowl   Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, or wherever you listen to podcasts. And make sure to follow The...

    Sept 22 – Texas Is (Not) Back, But We Are

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2020 22:05


    The 2020 preseason episode (take two!) starts with reactions to the B1G schedule reveal. Plus, a few key players opting back IN. Also, RIP to Nebraska.   Subscribe now on...

    August 7 – They Are a-Changin'

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2020 21:08


    The Game in October. Schedule Disparity. And will we even SEE football in 2020?   Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, or wherever you listen to podcasts. And make...

    January 15 – There's Always Next Year…

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2020 18:48


    While Coach O's Tigers reign supreme, the guys look ahead at what comes next for Michigan and Ohio State. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, or wherever you listen...

    January 10 – 2020 National Championship

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2020 22:17


    It's an all-Tiger showdown for the last game of the year. Plus, how departures for the draft affect the Buckeyes and Wolverines. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, or...

    January 3 – Welcome, Enveloping Darkness

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2020 32:26


    Ohio State and Michigan both end the season with losses. Did controversial calls REALLY cost Ohio State? Plus, an update on last episode's Bowl Pick ‘Em. Subscribe now on Apple...

    December 18 – Let’s Go Bowling

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2019 32:41


    Rapid-fire bowl pick ‘em. Plus, the guys preview Ohio State's semifinal matchup with Clemson, while Michigan preps to dance with Alabama. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, or wherever...

    December 11 – Who’s In?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2019 31:49


    The guys chat about the best three teams in the country – and also Oklahoma. Plus, a recap of the Buckeyes conference championship win and why Michigan drawing Bama could...

    December 4 – Groundhog Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2019 42:04


    Ohio State blows out Michigan (again), Badgers get the Buckeyes (again), and the playoffs are shaping up for drama (again). Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, or wherever you...

    November 26 – All the Marbles

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2019 35:59


    It's that time again. Michigan and Ohio State square off in the biggest rivalry in all of sports. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, or wherever you listen to...

    November 20 – Is Penn State a Legitimate Threat?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2019 28:17


    Michigan thrashes another rival, Ohio State braces for the annual nail-biter, and the boys finally show the Pac-12 some love. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, or wherever you...

    November 13 – Rutgers is a Team That Still Exists

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2019 32:27


    We found a real-life Rutgers fan and brought him on the podcast. Plus, Michigan gears up for the second-biggest game on the schedule and LSU jumps Ohio State as the...

    November 6 – Who’s In? (For Now)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2019 28:41


    Brutus is living his best life as the year' first playoff rankings are unveiled. Jace thinks Minnesota got snubbed; Mitch previews an Ohio State route, while Michigan makes short work...

    October 30 – Beatdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2019 29:39


    Michigan and Ohio State both impress with dominant performances to close out October. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, or wherever you listen to podcasts. And make sure to...

    October 23 – Bucky's Buckeye Bonanza

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2019 38:58


    Big Ten heavy-weights Ohio State and Wisconsin prepare for battle in Columbus, while Michigan finds itself between a rock and a hard place with Notre Dame. Subscribe now on Apple...

    October 16 – Full Steam Ahead

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2019 33:31


    Wolverines brace for Happy Valley and the Bucks keep focused. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, or wherever you listen to podcasts. And make sure to follow The Rivalry...

    October 9 – Halfway There

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2019 31:46


    Listen for reasons why the first half of the season did not disappoint. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, or wherever you listen to podcasts. And make sure to...

    October 2 – A BIG Weekend

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2019 38:07


    An elation? Or a Deflation? Only time will tell. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, or wherever you listen to podcasts. And make sure to follow The Rivalry Podcast...

    September 25 – A Fork in the Road

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2019 39:11


    Jace picks up the pieces after the Madison Massacre. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, or wherever you listen to podcasts. And make sure to follow The Rivalry Podcast...

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