COLUMBUS, Ohio — Carrying on with Rivalry Week traditions, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer have placed a bet ahead of The Game.
For this year's "friendly" wager between the two governors, DeWine has offered up peppermint stick, hot cocoa peppermint and cow patty ice cream from Young's Jersey Dairy in Yellow Springs and black raspberry chip ice cream from Graeter's in Cincinnati.
“College football fans will have a great game to watch on Saturday as the 11-0 Ohio State Buckeyes face off against the 11-0 Michigan Wolverines,” said DeWine. “I am confident that Coach Ryan Day and The Ohio State Buckeyes will bring a win back to Ohio, so I am making a friendly wager of ice cream with Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer. O-H!”
Last year, he wagered Buckeye Pizza from Adriatico’s on the campus of The Ohio State University, Stewart’s Root Beer and the iconic Jumbo Cream Puffs from Schmidt’s Sausage Haus.
On Michigan's end, Whitmer has wagered a gift package of ice cream from Zingerman’s. Last year, she offered a Detroit-style gift, including Buddy’s pizza, a dessert from Good Cakes and Bakes and a case of Vernor's ginger ale.
"The Game is a time-honored tradition that pits the Michigan Wolverines, the winningest team in college football history from the best state in the Midwest against the Buckeyes," said Gov. Whitmer. "Once again, I am proud to bet Governor DeWine some Michigan-made ice cream and treats. As the mom of two girls who bleed maize and blue, I can't wait to cheer on the Wolverines this Saturday. Go Blue!"