As donuts are dunked and pumpkins are picked there becomes only one thing on the minds of many in the state of Michigan. That thing, the annual rivalry football game between the Michigan Wolverines and the Michigan State Spartans.

This historic game dates back to 1898 when five states had yet to even enter the union. Through many years of hard fought football the anticipation of the annual gridiron clash is always high. This years anticipation should be no different.

The roots of my fandom can be traced through my family. My uncle attended the university and many relatives hold season football and basketball tickets. From the moment I  showed interest in sports I was ingrained in the culture and legacy of Michigan athletics. It would not be  a normal Saturday in the fall if I did not text or tweet my uncles and aunt about the game, digesting the days event.

Being a Wolverine means much more than the title implies. When you carry the Michigan brand you not only show your sports allegiance but you embody yourself in the rich tradition of the  university. Such as the Paul Bunyan Trophy being hoisted over the heads of either the Wolverines or the Spartans the tradition of the 134 year old football program is what makes it special.

However, despite these great traditions there is one still greater yet. That tradition is winning. Michigan has the most wins in college football and with that comes the tradition of being arrogant. The Wolverines hold a decisive 65-32-5 lead in all times series versus their interstate rivals and look to defeat the Spartans for a second year in a row.