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5 emblematic college football plays from the 2015 regular season

By Dani Bostick

Nov 21, 2015; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Braxton Miller (5) congratulates running back Jalin Marshall (7) after his touchdown against the Michigan State Spartans at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Greg Bartram-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 21, 2015; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Braxton Miller (5) congratulates running back Jalin Marshall (7) after his touchdown against the Michigan State Spartans at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Greg Bartram-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 24, 2015; Piscataway, NJ, USA; DUPLICATE Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Braxton Miller (1) runs after a catch against Rutgers Scarlet Knights during first half at High Points Solutions Stadium. Ohio State Buckeyes won 49-7. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 24, 2015; Piscataway, NJ, USA; DUPLICATE Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Braxton Miller (1) runs after a catch against Rutgers Scarlet Knights during first half at High Points Solutions Stadium. Ohio State Buckeyes won 49-7.Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports /

5. Ohio State receiver Braxton Miller spin move

Let’s be honest. Even though Ohio State’s season has been somewhat disappointing compared to previous years, whoa!, between defensive end Joey Bosa, wide receiver Braxton Miller, and running back Ezekiel Elliott, even in an off-year, the Buckeyes still have gifted the world a slew of memorable moments.

Here is former quarterback-turned-wide-receiver Braxton Miller with a spin move that left fans wondering, “Did I just hit the B button? Oh wait, that’s real life!!!” Overpunctuation is obnoxious, but Miller’s moves here really merit a few extra exclamation points:

Because this slideshow isn’t all about Braxton Miller, enjoy a few other moments that could have made the Top 7 this year. (Or, at least deserved a, “Whoa, look at what this guy can do.”

Keep in mind, he was an elite quarterback before became a wide receiver, a change sparked by a shoulder injury that required two surgeries and caused him to miss the entire 2014 season. Miller’s athleticism, drive and confidence helped him through the transition. Via ESPN, he said, “I just reminded myself that when I step on the field, I want to be the best player on the field. That was my determination.”

This video sums up his transition nicely. The clips speak for themselves.

Though Ohio State lost to Michigan State in a defensive battle that ended in a score of 17-14, stories of triumph, like that of Braxton Miller, should assuage some of the sting of the close, home-field loss to the Spartans.

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