"They know us very well. They always have really good schemes. So we'll have to continue to do a great job preparing so that when we get out there on Friday night, you know, we're anticipating as opposed to reacting." - Ryan Day
Let's dispense with the formalities. While preparing for their fourth meeting in seven years - all of which have come in New Years Six bowl games - the 'R' word continues to be brought up.
Except, as many Buckeye fans like to remind residents of Ann Arbor, or even State College, both sides must be capable of winning for a matchup to be considered a true rivalry.