The rivalry matchup between Ohio State and Michigan is still a few weeks away, but the Buckeyes' band is already preparing for The Game. During halftime

The Ohio State-Michigan rivalry is always on the mind of both fan bases, even when the programs are playing other teams. And with "The Game" about three weeks away, the Ohio State marching band sent a shot across the bow at the Wolverines during halftime of the Buckeyes' game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ohio Stadium.

The Ohio State Buckeyes’ marching band couldn’t help but ruthlessly taunt the archrival Michigan Wolverines in the halftime performance of their home game vs. the Purdue Boilermakers. Ryan Day and the Ohio State Buckeyes made easy work of Purdue,

But that did not stop the Ohio State band from taking a shot at “That Team Up North” Saturday. During halftime of Ohio State’s game against Purdue, the Ohio State University

The OSU band has taken halftime performances to another level working in perfect unison to give the appearance of moving parts. From rocket ships flying across the field to Michael Jackson moonwalking,

Ohio State walloped Purdue 45-0 on Saturday. In typical fashion, the Buckeyes — their marching band — had its mind on another Big Ten school. Yes, Michigan. At halftime the Buckeyes band went into a bear formation.

Ohio State football. The Buckeyes are ranked No. 2 in the country, appear primed for the College Football Playoff, where they'll look to capture their first national title in a decade. To make things even better for Ohio State,