that state up north

A term used by Ohio State Buckeye fans when dicussing the state of Michigan. It is mostly commonly heard from the people of Columbus, Ohio, especially during football season.

Buckeye Fan- Yeah! We're gonna kick the ass of that state up north this Saturday! O-H!

Random Stranger from Ohio: I-O!

Wolverine Fan- Shut up you worthless nuts.

Non-Ohioan/Michigander- What the hell are you guys going on about? It's a freaking game.