Ohio State and Michigan are facing off in the 44th Annual Blood Battle, with the Buckeyes hoping to defend their title and beat Michigan both on and off the field.
The event, hosted by Versiti Blood Center of Ohio, kicks off at the Schottenstein Center and includes a series of over 50 blood drives across Ohio State's campus through November.
Blood donations collected through the competition will stay local, helping patients at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.
Ohio State is seeking its fourth consecutive Blood Battle victory.
Author's summary: Ohio State aims for fourth straight Blood Battle win.