Ohio State and Michigan square off the gaming world in the Progressive Rivalry Series before they face off this week on the football field.
Ohio State (OSU) and Michigan are set to face off in their 120th meeting on Nov. 30 in what is perhaps the biggest rivalry in College Football. Before they take the field, the schools will bring their rivalry online as they face off in the Progressive Rivalry Series. Current student-athletes, star alumni, and gaming influencers representing the two schools will compete in EA Sports College Football 25 on Nov. 26.
Rivalry Series rematch
Ohio State and Michigan squared off in the inaugural Rivalry Series in 2022. The event took place on a custom Fortnite map and featured famed alumni such as Braxton Miller as well as college stars who are now in the NFL including CJ Stroud and Roman Wilson. Michigan, led by Fortnite streamer, Scoped, claimed the title of Rivalry Series Champion before winning the football game the following weekend.
Now, following a one-year hiatus, Ohio State and Michigan meet in the Progressive Rivalry Series in the first-ever rematch in the series. Many stars on both sides of the original matchup are returning alongside several new elite competitors. Ohio State will be eager for revenge while Michigan will be hoping to keep the title of Rivalry Series champions. Both schools will undoubtedly want to set the mood for Sunday’s football game by dominating in Tuesday’s gaming matchup.
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Who is playing?
Each school will be represented by four influencers, four alumni, and four current student athletes.
OSU Alumni:
- Braxton Miller
- Ted Ginn Jr.
- DeVier Posey
- Cardale Jones
OSU Student Athletes:
- Tyleik Williams
- Ty Hamilton
- Davison Igbinosun
- Gee Scott Jr.
OSU Influencers:
- Npen
- DanGheesling
- GoatR2
- To be announced
Michigan Alumni:
- Devin Gardner
- Denard Robinson
- Chase Winovich
- Jake Butt
Michigan Student Athletes:
- Brandyn Hillman
- Quinten Johnson
- Leon Franklin
- Trente Jones
Michigan Influencers:
- Huskerrs
- Erobb
- GrandPooBear
- Mogsy
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Matchup previews
Both Ohio State and Michigan are loaded with star alumni, student athletes, and influencers. Each game is sure to be action-packed! Be sure to catch these featured matches:
- Cardale Jones vs Jake Butt
- Both alumni were star athletes for their schools and represented their teams in the original Rivalry Series matchup. Jones’ squad took second place and he will be eager for revenge this time around against the former Michigan tight end.
- Braxton Miller vs Denard Robinson
- Both players were star quarterbacks for their schools, each earning a Big Ten MVP award (two for Miller). Both are returning players from the 2022 Rivalry Series match and will be looking to help their teams earn the title of Progressive Rivalry Series champions in 2024.
Ohio State and Michigan schedule
OSU and Michigan will face off on Nov. 26.
Event day schedule:
- Influencer matches start - 1:45 p.m. ET
- Broadcast starts - 4 p.m. ET
- Influencer championship - 4:15 p.m. ET
- Athlete matches start - 5 p.m. ET
How to watch Rivalry Series
Progressive Rivalry Series will go live on the erena Twitch channel at 4 p.m. ET on each event day. Influencers will stream their group play matches to their personal streams starting at 1:45 p.m. ET on each event day as well.
How to follow along
Alongside watching the action live on the erena Twitch channel, make sure to follow erena’s X page for updates on participants and news and watch esports.gg for match previews, recaps, and more!
