Tom Brady is tapped by FOX to preview Michigan-Ohio State game, as former Wolverines quarterback says no rivalry in the WORLD ‘shares the stage’ with Big Ten clash
- Tom Brady played at Michigan from 1996 to 1999 before embarking on his legendary NFL career
- So he understands the magnitude of the school’s rivalry with Ohio State
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Tom Brady added some fuel to the Michigan-Ohio State rivalry ahead of Saturday’s high school meet as the ex-Wolverines quarterback recorded a chilling voice-over promo for FOX.
With both teams undefeated and in second and third place respectively, the latest version of the historic rivalry has particularly major ramifications.
And Brady, who played at Michigan from 1996 to 1999, thinks no rivalry in the world can match that of the Big Ten’s best programs.
“Every cold November, the Big Ten prepares for a gathering of football royalty,” he says in the video. “A big game played with a bigger grudge.”
He later adds: ‘There are great rivalries at every level, in every sport, all over the world. This game – the game – shares the stage with no one.”
Tom Brady was asked to record a FOX promo for the Michigan-Ohio State game on Saturday
Brady provided voiceover for two minutes of footage of the historic rivalry
The ex-Wolverines quarterback is seen laughing with coach Jim Harbaugh in 2016
For the first time since 2018, Michigan is favored in the game despite the school’s sign-stealing scandal, which will keep coach Jim Harbaugh on the sidelines.
Despite denying any knowledge of the alleged scheme, Harbaugh was suspended for three games earlier this month and also missed games against Penn State and Maryland.
The NCAA has been investigating Michigan for allegedly sending former staffer Connor Stalions to opposing games to record video that would be used to decode in-game signals.
The school also fired linebackers coach Chris Partridge, who destroyed computer evidence.
According to Yahoo! Sport Partridge destroyed computer evidence in an attempt to cover up the program’s character stealing.
Brady, who retired from the NFL in February, signed a 10-year, $375 million deal with FOX and is expected to join their NFL broadcasts in the fall of 2024.