On Saturday, October 26, the Massillon Tigers and Canton McKinley Bulldogs will renew their fierce rivalry at Paul Brown Tiger Stadium in the 134th meeting of “The Game.” Since their first clash in 1894, this showdown has become one of America’s oldest and greatest high school football rivalries, drawing thousands of passionate Ohio football fans each year. 

The Tigers, with a commanding lead in the all-time series at 76-53-5, are riding high after a dominant 35-0 victory in last year’s heated encounter. This game is part of the 21st season of the Great American Rivalry Series, a testament to its enduring significance. 

The rivalry has produced 50 NFL draftees, 13 Super Bowl champions, and five NFL head coaches. Legendary figures like Massillon/Cleveland Browns/Cincinnati Bengals coach Paul Brown and Canton McKinley/Cleveland Browns player Marion Motley, both enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, have roots in this epic clash. 

As the Tigers and Bulldogs prepare to write the next chapter, the stage is set for another unforgettable battle.  

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