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Ohio State vs Michigan: 5 best moments from ‘The Game’

By James LeBreton

ANN ARBOR, MI - NOVEMBER 28: Head coach Urban Meyer of the Ohio State Buckeyes and head coach Jim Harbaugh of the Michigan Wolverines after the game against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium on November 28, 2015 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Ohio State defeated Michigan 42-13. (Photo by Andrew Weber/Getty Images)
ANN ARBOR, MI - NOVEMBER 28: Head coach Urban Meyer of the Ohio State Buckeyes and head coach Jim Harbaugh of the Michigan Wolverines after the game against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium on November 28, 2015 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Ohio State defeated Michigan 42-13. (Photo by Andrew Weber/Getty Images) /
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Sep 26, 2015; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes fans during the third quarter versus the Western Michigan Broncos at Ohio Stadium. Ohio State won the game 38-12. Mandatory Credit: Joe Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 26, 2015; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes fans during the third quarter versus the Western Michigan Broncos at Ohio Stadium. Ohio State won the game 38-12. Mandatory Credit: Joe Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports /

4) The Blizzard in Columbus

Ohio State was ranked number eight and well on their way to a Big Ten title in 1950. Unfortunately, one of the worst blizzards in Ohio state history was well on its way too.

Due to the poor weather conditions the Buckeyes were granted the option to cancel the game. Because of their hard work and great play all season, they still would have won the Big Ten without a victory over Michigan. No Michigan and a Big Ten title? it seemed like a win-win situation for Ohio State.

With competition in their soul, the Buckeyes chose to play the Wolverines to close out the season. In their mind, they just couldn’t celebrate a Big Ten title unless they sealed it with the Michigan win. With 50,000-plus on hand, during one of the worst blizzards in Columbus history, the teams collided in a battle for field position.

The special teams units saw the most action on the day. Both schools consistently punted on first down in hopes that the receiving team would fumble. After a series of successful punts, Michigan’s own Tony Momsen blocked the final kick of the game and fell on the football for the only touchdown of the day.

Michigan won the game by a score of 9-3. Ohio State’s presence in the game, though it wasn’t necessary, shows the importance of this rivalry and that fact alone qualifies this game as a great moment.

Ohio State may have lost, but no season would ever be complete without this matchup on the schedule.

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