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Tonight on the show, the DJBC talks recent headlines, and recaps the Iowa/Ohio State and Ohio State/Michigan State blowouts.

Photo Credit - The Cedar Rapids Gazette (November 5, 2017) after Iowa's shocking 55-24 butt spanking of the Ohio Little B*ckeyes, tying Ohio's worst loss under Urban Meyer (alongside with some New Year's Eve shutout against a defending National Champion from the Palmetto State of South Carolina).

Tonight on the show,

#TheGame: # 8-ranked Ohio State B*ckeyes (10-1, 6-1) travel to Ann Arbor to play # 12-ranked Michigan (9-2, 6-1) in the 112th edition of "The Rivalry". For the first time in 28 years, two coaches who know and deeply understand the importance of the rivalry take center stage.

Can Michigan beat Ohio, or will the B*cks make it 13 out of 15? Michigan is coming off a lackluster 28-16 win at Penn State, while Ohio's 23-game winning streak was snapped in a 17-14 loss to Michigan State.

- Since 1930, first-year Michigan coaches are 7-1 in "The Game": 2011 (40-34 win; Brady Hoke); 2008 (the one skidmark: a 42-7 Ohio thumping; R*ch R*dr*g**z); 1995 (31-23 win; Lloyd Carr, after Ohio receiver Terry Glenn talked smack); 1990 (16-13 win in Columbus; Gary Moeller); 1969 (24-12 - snapping Ohio's 22-game winning streak; "The Greatest College Football Team Ever Assembled" was Ohio in '69; Bo Schembechler); 1959 (23-14 win; Bump Elliott); 1948 (13-3 win; Bennie Oosterbaan; last outright UM National Championship); 1938 (18-0 win; Fritz Crisler).

- This is the first meeting where both teams are ranked in the AP Poll since 2012 (a 26-21 Ohio win in Columbus), and the Coaches' Poll since 2007 (a 14-3 Ohio win in Ann Arbor). The last Michigan win when both teams were ranked was 2003 (35-21 win; since then Ohio has gone 10-1).

- Jim Harbaugh was 2-0 as a starting quarterback (1985: a 27-17 win in Ann Arbor; 1986: "The Guarantee", a 26-24 win in Columbus) at Michigan, the latter game, Ohio Head Coach Urban Meyer was a graduate assistant under Earle Bruce.

- First game in "The Game" since 1987 (Earle Bruce & Bo Schembechler) with two coaches that understand the importance of this game.

- Since 1951, first-year Michigan coaches are 0-7 against Michigan State, but 5-1 against the B*ckeyes.

- No first-year Michigan coach has lost to the B*cks in Ann Arbor since 1929 (a 7-0 Ohio win).

Tonight on the show, the "War on Thanksgiving", as retailers try to salvage the Thanksgiving holiday, the war vs. Black Friday drudges forward. Plus, Thanksgiving the "Foodie" holiday. A dual preview of the "Little Brothers" vs. Ohio game on Saturday at the Shoe, and Michigan/Penn State game, both of which air locally on Saturday on WSYX ABC-6 at 3:30PM and High Noon Eastern, respectively.

WEEKEND EVENTS (on the Show):
- Short North Tree Lighting [November 20; 6PM; Short North Arts District: Victorian Gateway and Greenwood Park; COTA - Lines 2, 5, 7 (to Buttles Avenue), 8, 21 (after 7:30PM), and CBUS]
- Easton Tree Lighting [November 20; 6PM; Easton Town Square; COTA - Line 95 (closest line), plus Lines 16 & 92]
- Delaware Christmas Parade [November 22; 3PM; Downtown Delaware]
- Gahanna Holiday Lights Parade & Tree Lighting [November 22; Activities at 3PM, Parade at Dusk; Creekside Park, Gahanna; COTA - Line 89, 5-15 minute walk from Hamilton Road]
- Olde Worthington Open House/Tree Lighting [November 29; Noon-5PM, High Street, between South Street and Stafford Avenue, Olde Worthington; COTA - Line 2N]
- State Auto Nativity Lighting [December 3; 5:30PM: State Auto, 518 E. Broad St., Discovery District; COTA - Line 10]
- The Grand Illumination Ceremony [December 4; 5PM: Scioto Mile/Columbus Commons]

SONG LIST:
"Under Paris Skies" - Andy Williams
"I've Got Plenty To Be Thankful For" - Bing Crosby
"Turkey Lurkey Time" - Promises, Promises (1968 Original Broadway Cast)
"A Fact Can Be A Beautiful Thing" - Marian Mercer & Jerry Orbach (also from the 1968 Promises, Promises soundtrack)
"Neutron Dance" - TBDBITL
"Michigan State Fight Song" - Michigan State Marching Band

SHOW MUSIC BEDS:
Intro: "(Charlie Brown) Thanksgiving Theme" - Vince Guaraldi
Weekend Warrior: "Christmas In The City" - Marvin Gaye

Tonight on the show, The DJBC recaps the Midterm Elections, the Bengals/Browns Thursday night game, the OSU/Michigan State game, and the Ohio High School Playoffs.

SONGS in Tonight's Show:
"Autumn Leaves" - Roger Williams
"Pump It Up" - Elvis Costello
"Be Nice to Me" - Todd Rundgren
"Love In Action" - Todd Rundgren (and Utopia)

SONG CUES:
Segment # 1: "Yea Alabama" - The University of Alabama Million Dollar Band
Weekend Warrior: "Steppin' Out" - Joe Jackson and "Wild Weekend" - The Rockin' Rebels
Close: "Hey Girl" - Freddie Scott