However strange the following term is for college football, it’s appropriate in the competitive sense.

It’s money time.

Ohio State vs. Michigan State will kickoff tomorrow in Ohio Stadium at 3:30 p.m. on ABC. Buckeye Nation will paint the Horseshoe in scarlet and gray. Traveling fans from East Lansing may provide a sprinkle or two of green in the crowd.

Just think of the red and green as Ohioans getting excited for Christmas.

This is the toughest game so far for both of these teams and the past three meetings have proven a Goliath vs. Goliath match-up. A trip to the Rose Bowl and a pathway towards the National Championship have essentially been all that’s separated these two programs the past 3 seasons when they’ve competed.

With several recruits planning to be in attendance, this is one of those games.

And everyone’s waiting to see the marching magic from The Best Damn Band in the Land for senior day, the final home game of the season.

Go Buckeyes!