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33+ min ago (596+ words) ANN ARBOR, MI " Michigan versus Ohio States has almost always been an high stakes rivalry, often coming with conference title and playoff implications. For Wolverine and Buckeye fans coming into Ann Arbor Saturday, why not pair those high stakes with some high-end dining? After the game finishes on Saturday, Nov. 29 at Michigan Stadium, here are five restaurants to try for a fine-dining experience. Echelon Kitchen and Bar One of downtown Ann Arbor's newest fine-dining spots is, as one MLive Dish of the Week review stated, sophisticated but unpretentious. Echelon Kitchen and Bar, 200 S. Main St., is known for its wood-fired options from flatbreads to veggie-forward dishes, plus shareable entrees like chicken cooked four ways or house-cured pastrami brisket. It serves wines and cocktails that complement its regularly shifting seasonal menu and has partnered with Michigan football legend Charles Woodson and his…...

3+ hour, 33+ min ago (119+ words) Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss the difference-making factors in Ohio State football's game against Michigan. Ohio State football vs. Michigan: Game-Time Decisions for the Buckeyes" game against the Wolverines ANN ARBOR, Mich. --Ohio State will close out its regular season trying to snap a four-game losing streak against Michigan. The Buckeyes haven"t won The Game since 2019, serving as the lone win in the rivalry with Ryan Day as the head coach. A win this year clinches a spot in the Big Ten Championship and more than likely a bye in the College Football Playoff no matter what. A loss means the longest losing streak in the rivalry in over 30 years....

9+ hour, 17+ min ago (253+ words) A report was issued from the National Weather Service on Friday at 10:12 p.m. EST for snow showers until Saturday at 12:15 a.m. EST for Emmet, Cheboygan, Presque Isle, Antrim, Otsego, Montmorency, Alpena, Kalkaska, Crawford, Oscoda, Roscommon, Chippewa, Mackinac and Charlevoix counties. Weather alert for snow showers in Northern Michigan until early Saturday A report was issued from the National Weather Service on Friday at 10:12 p.m. EST for snow showers until Saturday at 12:15 a.m. EST for Emmet, Cheboygan, Presque Isle, Antrim, Otsego, Montmorency, Alpena, Kalkaska, Crawford, Oscoda, Roscommon, Chippewa, Mackinac and Charlevoix counties. "Lingering lake effect snow showers are carrying through the evening across portions of northern lower and eastern upper Michigan. This activity will become much less widespread with time tonight, largely confining to the immediate coastal areas by around daybreak. A few additional inches of snow will be possible through daybreak, particularly across the…...

13+ hour ago (641+ words) Michigan: 62 wins. Ohio State: 51. Six ties. The Wolverines and the Buckeyes clash every Saturday after Thanksgiving not just for bragging rights, but typically for a shot at the Big Ten title and College Football Playoff. This week is no different, as Michigan hosts Ohio State for a noon kickoff at Michigan Stadium on Nov. 29. The Wolverines could make the playoffs with a win, while the Buckeyes could end a multi-year conference title drought. However, these universities compete in more than just football. Both are well-regarded research institutions with large endowments and famous alumni. Here is a by-the-numbers look at the rivalry off the football field. U.S. News and World Report rankings The University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is ranked No. 20 nationally in the U.S. News and World Report rankings for 2026. It is ranked third for public universities behind University of California-Berkeley and University…...

13+ hour, 21+ min ago (418+ words) The final game of the 2025 Michigan State football season is here. It has not been the season anyone has imagined, but Saturday is one last chance for MSU to try to put together something for 60 minutes before an offseason that will nearly certainly have some turbulent begins. Michigan State enters on an eight-game losing streak, but Maryland has also lost its last seven. Someone has to end the season on a much higher note. Here are all the details on how to watch the game on television or listen to it on the radio. Kickoff: 7 p.m. ET Channel: FS1 | Streaming: FOX Sports App Lansing: WMMQ (94.9 FM), WJIM (1240 AM) Detroit: WJR (760 AM) Grand Rapids: WBFX (101.3 FM) Other radio stations from around the state of Michigan can be found'RIGHT HERE. SiriusXM'Channel 83'or on the SiriusXM App Washington D.C.: 980 AM SiriusXM: Channel 392 or on the app…...

17+ hour, 51+ min ago (204+ words) ESPN's College GameDay announced former Michigan star Aidan Hutchinson will serve as the show's guest picker for Michigan vs. Ohio State on Saturday. The NFL star brings a hometown edge to college football's biggest rivalry stage. The premier college football pregame show will originate from Ann Arbor ahead of "The Game," renewing its long-standing tradition of spotlighting the showdown between the Wolverines and Buckeyes. This was done to compete with FOX's Big Noon Kickoff, who will also be on campus for the event. Hutchinson was the No. 2 overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions after a decorated career at Michigan. His collegiate honors included the Lombardi Award, Lott Trophy, Big Ten MVP, Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year, and Big Ten Defensive Lineman of the Year. He was also named a unanimous All-American and one of…...

18+ hour, 21+ min ago (694+ words) ANN ARBOR, Mich. " The Game has had many upsets, including last year when Michigan stunned Ohio State as nearly 20-point underdogs. The top-ranked Buckeyes don't want the 15th-ranked Wolverines to add to the long list Saturday at the Big House. If Michigan wins a fifth straight games in the rivalry, it would rank as the second-biggest upset in terms of point spreads in at least 30 years. Michigan was a 10-point underdog on Thursday, according to BetMGM Sportbook. Here's a look back at the top five upsets, based on point spreads, and two other matchups with stunning results in the storied series that dates to 1897. Perhaps the most memorable game in one of the greatest rivalries in sports came more than a half-century ago. Bo Schembechler capped his debut season as Michigan coach by beating his mentor, Woody Hayes, and the…...

19+ hour, 36+ min ago (517+ words) On Friday at 10:54 p.m. EST an updated winter weather advisory was issued by the National Weather Service valid from Saturday 3 p.m. EST until Sunday 10 a.m. EST for Huron, Tuscola, Sanilac, Genesee, Lapeer, St. Clair, Oakland, Macomb, Wayne and Monroe counties. Update: Winter weather advisory affecting 10 Michigan counties Saturday and Sunday " potentially 7 inches of snow On Friday at 10:54 p.m. EST an updated winter weather advisory was issued by the National Weather Service valid from Saturday 3 p.m. EST until Sunday 10 a.m. EST for Huron, Tuscola, Sanilac, Genesee, Lapeer, St. Clair, Oakland, Macomb, Wayne and Monroe counties. "Total snow accumulations between 4 and 6 inches. Localized snow accumulations up to 7 inches possible," can be anticipated according to the weather service. "Light snowfall will begin to spread eastward across Southeast Michigan between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Saturday afternoon. Peak snowfall rates up to three quarters of an inch per hour are possible between 7 p.m. Saturday and…...

20+ hour, 3+ min ago (308+ words) WYOMING, MI " A national nursing group has recognized University of Michigan Health-West for nursing excellence. The American Nurses Credentialing Center's Magnet with Distinction designation was awarded to the health system after it demonstrated that it met benchmarks for nursing practice, collaboration and patient care. Kate Veenstra, chief nursing officer at UM Health-West, called the designation a "milestone moment." "Magnet recognition affirms the incredible work happening here every day and how our nurses elevate and optimize care for our patients," she said. "This designation validates our culture of nursing excellence, celebrates our team's clinical improvement efforts and recognizes our professional practice as nurses." UM Health-West said in a release Magnet recognition is considered the gold standard in nursing, awarded to less than 10% of hospitals in the United States. The designation remains in effect for four years. UM Health-West has been working…...

23+ hour, 44+ min ago (551+ words) The next snowstorm is close enough now that I can start to give you more exact details on the timing of the precipitation and how much we will shovel or scrape. Notice, I choose my words wisely, and that first sentence should give you a clue to two weather conditions that have emerged in this storm story. What has evolved overnight with this storm system? The timeline is showing an unchanged start-time, and a slightly quicker end-time. I also mention scraping. Yes, there is a sector of the storm that now looks to get into a mix of snow, sleet, freezing rain and rain. Also, before we go on, I can't find the perfect model output for what I think will likely happen. So I'm showing you what I think is very good output, and we will have to get…...