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Big Ten football players shared their favorite Thanksgiving side dishes.

It's finally the week where we can be thankful for our favorite family recipes and the time that goes into a planned meal for many to enjoy.

Memories of a nice meal, surrounded by family, and college football on television bring a warm coziness to this week — even if there are houses divided in what traditionally is rivalry week across the Big Ten.

IndyStar's Nathan Baird asked Big Ten football players what there favorite side dishes were at Thanksgiving.

From cultural traditions to good old-fashioned sides, watch the video in the playlist to see their reactions.

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