Michigan Unveils “The Game” Necklace To Commemorate Last Year’s Win Over Ohio State

The charm instantly brings to mind the Buckeyes’ gold pants tradition, which dates back to 1934.

Author:
Andrew Lind
Publish date:
Jun 3, 2022 9:37 PM EDT

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When Ohio State beats Michigan in football, the players and coaches receive a gold pants charm that features their initials, year and score of the game.

The tradition dates back to 1934, when then-head coach Francis Schmidt said the Wolverines put their pants on one leg at a time, just like the Buckeyes. He then became the first coach in school history to finish his tenure with a winning record against their rivals to the north.

Fast forward almost 90 years, and Michigan has now started a similar tradition by presenting the team with a commemorative necklace for beating Ohio State last November. It was the Wolverines’ first win in the series in 10 years.

The pendant, which comes on a silver chain, features a front-facing football helmet with “Team 142” in the visor and a helmet decal with “The Game” and the No. 975 below that, representing the number of victories in program history following the win.

The back includes the Buckeyes’ Block “O” with three maize claw marks through it and the score of the game – 42-27 – above that, mimicking the scoreboard at The Big House.

With the win over Ohio State, Michigan clinched the Big Ten East Division title and a spot in the Big Ten Championship Game. The Wolverines then beat Iowa to win their first conference title since 2004 and reach the College Football Playoff, where they lost to eventual national champion Georgia in the Orange Bowl.

The Buckeyes, meanwhile, had their streak of four straight Big Ten titles and eight consecutive victories against their rivals snapped that afternoon. They’ll look to get back in the win column when the two teams meet in Columbus on Nov. 26.

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