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Ohio, Michigan governors wager sweet treats on 'Big Game'

aerial view of the The Big House, Michigan Stadium on a sunny day
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The Ohio State University Buckeyes play the University of Michigan Wolverines Saturday at noon at The Big House.

Buckeye candies and Michigan-made cherry products are among the sweet treats on the line in a friendly wager between the governors of Ohio and Michigan ahead of Saturday's game between their flagship universities.

Ohio Republican Gov. Mike DeWine is wagering an assortment of Ohio-made sweets on the big rivalry game between Ohio State and the University of Michigan.

They include Schmidt's cream puffs, Graeter's black raspberry chip ice cream and chocolate-covered pretzels from Malley’s in Cleveland.

Michigan Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has bet a gift package of famous Michigan-made cherry sweets and treats from Cherry Republic in Glen Arbor.

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