Blood Battle creates competition, superstition between universities

An Ohio State expert can discuss a superstition associated with the Blood Battle, an annual competition between the Buckeyes and the University of Michigan Wolverines that is one of the oldest Beat Michigan Week traditions.

The superstition is whichever school wins the Blood Battle will lose the football game.

In the past nine years, the university that has won the Blood Battle has lost the football game. Bill Notz, professor of statistics at Ohio State, can discuss probability and coincidence as it relates to the superstition about the Blood Battle.

Approximately 30 blood drives will take place throughout the week at various locations across campus. The university that donates the most blood to the American Red Cross will be recognized during Saturday’s football game.

To set up an interview with Notz, please contact Shannon Wingard at (614) 247-6821.

WHAT: Professor Notz can discuss the superstition associated with the annual Blood Battle during Beat Michigan Week.

WHEN: Blood Battle: Various times and dates on campus throughout Beat Michigan Week.
Professor Notz’s availability: Contact Shannon Wingard at (614) 247-6821.

WHERE: Blood Battle: Various locations on campus.

WHY: To discuss probability and coincidence as it relates to the superstition about the Blood Battle.