We’re all still pretty upset about that painful football game over Thanksgiving weekend. We can not deny how hard that was to watch. O’Korn shed some real tears, and so did many fans. But, luckily for Michigan fans, it is pretty easy to recover from a loss such as that one because we are reminded each and every day how incredible our University is. We are also reminded that we do not need to be better at football because we are the better University.

Here are the facts to prove it.

1. Academics

It is no question that Michigan is the more academically rigorous university. Last year, Michigan was ranked the number one public university in America. What was Ohio State? Number 88. Michigan is also much more difficult to get into because of this academic rigor. The acceptance rate is almost half of what Ohio State’s is because Michigan is really searching for the “leaders AND the best.”

2. The food

Absolutely nothing compares to the food in Ann Arbor. The restaurants will blow your mind. Did President Obama travel to Columbus to eat at their famous Deli? Didn’t think so.

3. Because Ohio State’s mascot is literally a nut

What’s even worse? His name is Brutus. Not only is a nut the least intimidating mascot I’ve ever heard of, he’s also super creepy looking!

4. Our colors

It’s pretty safe to say that everyone looks better in maize and blue than in scarlet and grey.

5. Quality of life

Students at Michigan love Michigan more than students at Ohio love Ohio. Our quality of life rating is higher, and so is our retention rate. Ann Arbor was also recently ranked the 5th happiest city in the country. Who wouldn’t strive for happiness in life??

6. Some pretty awesome movies were set in Ann Arbor

Have you ever seen The Five Year Engagement or No Strings Attached? Both movies were set in Michigan’s own, Ann Arbor.

7. Our marching band

Even BEYONCE knows how good they are.

8. Our stadium is bigger and better

Isn’t that beautiful? You’re looking at the largest college football stadium in the country.

9. Michigan is more mature

Why does Ohio feel the need to cross out every “M” on campus property and in school emails? Seems pretty immature and petty if you ask me. But when they go low, Michigan goes high, which is a sign of maturity.

10. We have the largest alumni network

Not only are our alumni proud to be Michigan alum, but they want to give jobs to future Michigan alumni. That’s probably why our average starting salary after graduation is higher than Ohio’s.

Not to mention, our alumni literally change the world. Have you used Google at all today? You can thank Michigan alum Larry Page for that. Ever owned an iPod? Michigan alum Tony Fadell. We also have Derek Jeter, Michael Phelps, Madonna, Tom Brady, Gerald Ford, and many more.

These are just ten points on a very extensive list. For the full version of why we are the better University, you can order Jeffrey Lee's novel off Amazon for just $14.95.

Football is just one small loss, but we’re winning in so many other ways. Apologies to my dear Ohio State friends, but you will never truly beat us.