Kyle McCord has been dreaming of moments like Saturday his entire life.
The No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes and No. 3 Michigan Wolverines square off in a battle of unbeaten teams in two days on November 25.
Each team's undefeated records are on the line this weekend, along with tickets for the Buckeyes and Wolverines to the Big Ten Championship and College Football Playoff (CFP). McCord said games like Saturday have been on his mind ever since he can remember, growing up with aspirations of playing college football.
"When you're a little kid, you dream of moments like this," McCord said. "Two undefeated teams in the biggest rivalry in sports, you can't draw it up any better than that."
McCord addressed the history and emotions behind the rivalry which add to the stakes of the game. However, for him, McCord said contests like these are won at practice and during film sessions during the week.
"But I think, at the same time, it's all about the preparation during the week," McCord said. "It's all about putting the work in and giving yourself an opportunity to go out and succeed."
Saturday will be the first time McCord will spend the rivalry playing on the field rather than standing on the sidelines. The Mount Laurel, New Jersey-native said he was finally ready to be a part of 'The Game' after last weekend's 37-3 win against the Minnesota Golden Gophers.
The latest installment of the historic rivalry between Ohio State and Michigan kicks off at 12 p.m. this Saturday, November 25. Coverage of the game will air nation-wide on FOX, live from Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
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