Governors wager on the big game

COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike Dewine and Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer placed a friendly wager ahead

of the rivalry football game between the University of Michigan and the Ohio State University, commonly referred to as “The Game.”

“With so much on the line in this year’s

edition of The Game, Fran and I are very excited to see the Buckeyes kick-off on Saturday and continue their great rivalry” said

Dewine. “I am proud

to engage in this friendly bet, highlighting some of Fran

and my favorite treats from across the Buckeye State that we know many Ohioans will be

enjoying as they cheer the Buckeyes. O-H!”

Dewine has bet an assortment of Ohiomade sweets, including cream puffs from

Schmidt’s in Columbus, black raspberry chip ice cream from Graeter’s in Cincinnati, chocolate-covered pretzels from Malley’s in Cleveland, and

buckeye candies from Marsha’s Homemade

Buckeyes in Perrysburg.

“This football game is a time-honored tradition between our two states that pits the

best we have to offer against each other for four quarters,” said Whitmer. “That’s why I’m joining Governor

Dewine to bet some of the best Michiganmade sweet and treats that our state has to

offer from Cherry Republic. With everything on the line for a trip to the Big Ten Championship game, I can’t wait to cheer on the Wolverines. Go Blue!”

Whitmer has wagered a gift package of famous Michiganmade cherry sweet and treats from Cherry Republic in Glen Arbor.

On Saturday at noon, The Ohio State Buckeyes will face the University of Michigan

Wolverines for the 117th meeting of “The

Game.” Ohio State has won the last eight

games in the series.