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LGHL Bowl projections: Ohio State's probably headed to the playoff or Rose Bowl

Bowl projections: Ohio State's probably headed to the playoff or Rose Bowl
Matt Brown
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After beating Michigan, OSU’s postseason fate is simpler than it may seem.

The Buckeyes didn’t control their own destiny, but they took care of everything within their control today, storming back to beat Michigan 30-27 in double overtime. With the win, the Buckeyes finish the regular season 11-1, 8-1 in Big Ten play.

Despite that sterling record, and a probable #2 spot in the Playoff rankings which will be released on Tuesday, Ohio State can’t win the Big Ten. Thanks to Penn State beating Michigan State, the Nittany Lions win the tie-breaker in the Big Ten East, winning the division. Penn State will face Wisconsin in the Big Ten championship game. The Badgers struggled, but beat Minnesota to finish their regular season today.

So, can Ohio State still make the playoff? And if not, where could they go? Let’s take a closer look.

Ohio State could still make the playoff


After all, the Buckeyes are ranked second in the playoff rankings, and just knocked off the #3 team in the country. It seems highly likely that when the rankings come out this week, Ohio State will still be #2, with Clemson (assuming they beat South Carolina) and Washington rounding out the top four.

Alabama, Clemson and Washington all still have one more game to play, and Ohio State doesn’t. But the Buckeyes’ resume, which includes wins over Michigan, Wisconsin, Oklahoma and Nebraska, is substantially better than Wisconsin or Penn State.

The Selection Committee has never picked a non-conference champion to the Playoff, and being overly declarative one way or the other doesn’t seem prudent. The committee could, after all, decide to elevate the Big Ten champ. But given Ohio State’s overall body of work, it seems possible, perhaps even probable, that the Buckeyes will remain in the top four. If Clemson or Washington loses their conference championship game, their chances should get even better.

Ohio State could go to the Rose Bowl


In the event that Ohio State doesn’t go to the Playoff, they would be overwhelmingly likely to go to the Rose Bowl, which is obligated to match up a Pac-12 team with a Big Ten team. It would be very hard to imagine a second Big Ten team jumping Ohio State in the rankings, and given Ohio State’s huge fan base, the Rose Bowl would probably want to welcome them back anyway.

Assuming Washington makes the Playoff, Ohio State’s Rose Bowl opponent would be either Colorado or USC.

Ohio State probably won’t go anywhere else


The Big Ten will probably earn multiple other spots in the New Year’s Six. The Orange Bowl is obligated to grab either a Big Ten or Big 12 team, and a third Big Ten team will almost assuredly be ranked above the loser of the Oklahoma/Oklahoma State game. But with an 11-1 record, it’s hard to see a scenario where Ohio State falls this far. This game could be a landing spot for Penn State or Wisconsin to take on either Louisville or Virginia Tech.

Who should Ohio State fans root for?


Wisconsin will probably be ranked behind Penn State in the next playoff rankings, so Buckeyes should probably root for them. After all, the Badgers don’t have a head to head win over Ohio State, and the lower ranked team should be less likely to jump the Buckeyes. Ohio State fans should probably also root for Clemson or Washington to lose their championship games, freeing up more potential spots for non-conference champions to grab a spot in the field. If that’s what the committee has to do, it would be nearly impossible to argue another non-champion had a superior profile to the Buckeyes.

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LGHL Penn State, not Ohio State, will represent the Big Ten East at the conference championship game

Penn State, not Ohio State, will represent the Big Ten East at the conference championship game
Luke Zimmermann
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Ohio State’s next game will almost assuredly come around the new year.

Say what you will about James Franklin’s in-game management or the benefit of not playing any of the best teams from the Big Ten’s West division, but a pretty good 10-2 Nittany Lions team will ride a big win over Michigan State to the 2016 Big Ten Championship Game.

By beating the Spartans, PSU clinches a share of the Big Ten East division crown along with Ohio State but will head to Indianapolis in lieu of the Buckeyes by virtue of their come from behind head-to-head win over the Bucks.

Though Ohio State beat Michigan, a team that beat Penn State by 39 points, OSU failing to hold on to a lead on the road in State College will prohibit Urban Meyer from winning his second Big Ten conference crown in five years at the helm of OSU. He’ll have to settle for a possible College Football Playoff berth.

Should Penn State prevail over the Big Ten West’s champions, Wisconsin, the playoff committee will have a difficult decision on their hands. The CFP’s rather short two year precedent says conference championships are as valuable of a tiebreaker as exists, but Ohio State went 11-1 in the regular season while Penn State has two-losses, the blowout loss to Michigan and a loss to four-loss in-state rival Pitt.

Is two-losses with a head to head victory more valuable than 11-1 with a win over won of the teams that beat the one that defeated you? We’ll find out Sunday, December 4 when the College Football Playoff unveil the four teams set to participate in the 2016-17 playoff.

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Google Buckeyes in Playoff position after epic double-overtime win over Michigan - Comcast...

Buckeyes in Playoff position after epic double-overtime win over Michigan - Comcast SportsNet Chicago
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Buckeyes in Playoff position after epic double-overtime win over Michigan
Comcast SportsNet Chicago
Ohio State might not compete for a Big Ten championship, but the Buckeyes put themselves in position for a spot in the College Football Playoff on Saturday. Curtis Samuel scampered into the end zone from 15 yards out in double overtime to send Ohio ...

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BTN Dienhart: Ohio State gets ‘pulsating and heart-stopping’ win vs. Michigan

Dienhart: Ohio State gets ‘pulsating and heart-stopping’ win vs. Michigan
Tom Dienhart, BTN.com Senior Writer via Big Ten Network

Ohio State’s pulsating and heart-stopping 30-27 double-overtime win vs. Michigan adds another delicious chapter to an already illustrious rivalry steeped in lore. The Buckeyes domination in a series known simply as “The Game” continues, as they are 13-2 since 2001.
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Google Buckeyes win opener over Falcons, 46-28 - Athens Messenger (registration)

Buckeyes win opener over Falcons, 46-28 - Athens Messenger (registration)
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Buckeyes win opener over Falcons, 46-28
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Buckeyes win opener over Falcons, 46-28. By Kevin Wiseman Messenger sports editor; 1 hr ago; 0. ALBANY -- The Buckeyes' season opener didn't get off to the best offensive start. Thank you for reading! Please log in, or sign up for a new account and ...


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LGHL Jabrill Peppers shoved a fan on the field after Ohio State beat Michigan

Jabrill Peppers shoved a fan on the field after Ohio State beat Michigan
Luke Zimmermann
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But it might not be such a big deal.

There was some early rumors after Ohio State’s thrilling 30-27 2 OT win over Michigan that Wolverines star Jabrill Peppers had “sucked punched” OSU corners (and special teams) coach Kerry Coombs on his way out of a field stormed Ohio Stadium.

While that proved false, ESPN later surfaced video that showed Peppers appearing to get into an altercation with an Ohio State fan on the field.

It’s tough given the angle and the depth perception to tell the whole story, but this is our best guess:

-A (possibly inebriated) Buckeye fan bumps into Peppers while he’s leaving the game

-In an emotional state after losing his third (and possibly final) Ohio State-Michigan game, Peppers briefly grabs then shoves the fan and has some words with him

-Coombs intervenes and advises the young man to regain his cool.

Seems logical, but there seems to be a narrative going around the Peppers “punched” or “assaulted” the fan. It’s tough to tell, and much of the video going around is pretty suspect. You be the judge:


What’s your read of the video? What do you think went down?

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LGHL You've gotta see Urban Meyer dancing to celebrate beating Michigan in 2 OT

You've gotta see Urban Meyer dancing to celebrate beating Michigan in 2 OT
Harry Lyles Jr.
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This is perfect.

Saturday afternoon is one that nobody will ever forget. Ohio State and Michigan played a thriller in Columbus, with Curtis Samuel giving the Buckeyes a victory in double overtime, 30-27.

After the game, head coach Urban Meyer and his squad were jumping around, dancing, and celebrating a monumental victory. There’s nothing sweeter than celebrations over Michigan.


No dab this year, but this will do @OSUCoachMeyer.

This #Brotherhood is no lie.#GoBucks pic.twitter.com/q3GuqqUgfd

— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) November 26, 2016

Last season, Meyer dabbed after beating Michigan. This time around, Meyer and the Buckeyes were doing what they wanted.

It’s always a dang good feeling when the Buckeyes beat Michigan, but his one might be the sweetest of them all.

Go Bucks.

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LGHL Shelley Meyer interrupted Ohio State’s postgame press conference with a hilarious Jim...

Shelley Meyer interrupted Ohio State’s postgame press conference with a hilarious Jim Harbaugh joke
Geoff Hammersley
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Milk, the drink of winners.

After a thrilling double overtime win against No. 3 Michigan, Urban Meyer entered his postgame press conference knowing he was now 5-0 against the Team Up North while being head coach for the No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes. In his postgame presser, Meyer’s phone rang; it was his wife, Shelley Meyer – and she had a request.


Urban Meyer just picked up a call from his wife during his press conference. "She said bring a gallon of milk home."

— Nicole Auerbach (@NicoleAuerbach) November 26, 2016

Milk, the delicious liquid that helps create strong bones, is one of the signature drinks of the Jim Harbaugh era at Michigan.


Ruth's Chris & Buzz Goebel!Sarah, me & Ann Arbor thank U for being such good sports! Plus the Steaks are A++, Mercy! pic.twitter.com/7CiB8ZMuXy

— Coach Harbaugh (@CoachJim4UM) October 12, 2016

Talkin' @fairlife milk and drinkin' @fairlife milk. Who's got it better than us? Noooo-body! pic.twitter.com/cHnGblXIhg

— Coach Harbaugh (@CoachJim4UM) September 20, 2016

As you can tell, Harbaugh drinks milk with steaks and while he’s fielding phone calls. It’s a light hearted jab at the Wolverine ball coach, but that comes with the territory when you’re involved in The Game, especially one that included Big Ten Championship hopes and College Football playoff aspirations.

Wonder what time of milk Urban is going to pick up? 2 percent? Skim? Whole?

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Google Buckeyes rally, beat Wolverines in 2 overtimes - Toledo Blade

Buckeyes rally, beat Wolverines in 2 overtimes - Toledo Blade
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Buckeyes rally, beat Wolverines in 2 overtimes
Toledo Blade
Ohio State first had to convert a 4th and 1 and survive a replay review. Michigan's Kenny Allen had a 37-yard field on UM's double overtime possession. In the first overtime, it took the Buckeyes all of two plays to score a touchdown after they took ...
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Google Best photos from The Game - Michigan vs. Ohio State - USA TODAY

Best photos from The Game - Michigan vs. Ohio State - USA TODAY
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Best photos from The Game - Michigan vs. Ohio State
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A general view of the student section at Ohio Stadium before the game between the Michigan Wolverines and Ohio State Buckeyes. Loading… Post to Facebook. Best photos from The Game - Michigan vs. Ohio State A general view of the student section at ...

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Google Michigan's Charlton, Wormley boost NFL Draft stock despite loss to Buckeyes - CBSSports.com

Michigan's Charlton, Wormley boost NFL Draft stock despite loss to Buckeyes - CBSSports.com
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Michigan's Charlton, Wormley boost NFL Draft stock despite loss to Buckeyes
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Even better, with the hard-fought game extending into the first overtime in series history, the contest lived up to its considerable hype, with the Buckeyes prevailing 30-27 on a 15-yard scamper into the end zone in front of a jubilant crowd in Columbus.

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LGHL Ohio State’s controversial fourth down spot will be the most talked about part of the...

Ohio State’s controversial fourth down spot will be the most talked about part of the Michigan game
Matt Tamanini
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Barrett appears to have gotten the first down, but man was it ever close.

Trailing 27-23 in double overtime, Ohio State quarterback J.T. Barrett kept a fourth down snap and raced to his left. Despite having what appeared to be a clear path to a first down, Michigan defender Delano Hill, hit the QB stopping him on the spot. Ohio State players and fans thought it was a first down, while Michigan’s players and coaches thought Barrett had been stopped short.


The officials on the field ruled that Barrett’s forward progress had reached the line-to-gain, and after a quick replay, the call on the field stood, much to the dismay of UM head coach Jim Harbaugh.

The next play saw Barrett hand to H-back Curtis Samuel who raced untouched into the endzone to give the Buckeyes an incredible 30-27 comeback victory, preserving their College Football Playoff hopes.

In his postgame press conference, Harbaugh expressed his displeasure with the game’s officiating, repeating the phrase, "I'm bitterly disappointed with the officiating.”

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LGHL Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh complained and criticized the officiating after losing to Ohio...

Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh complained and criticized the officiating after losing to Ohio State
Matt Brown
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Welp.

Despite outplaying Ohio State for the nearly all of regulation, Michigan made repeated mistakes, from turnovers to dropped passes, to allow Ohio State to hang around, eventually completing the comeback in an emotionally charged, 30-27 victory in double overtime.

After the game, Jim Harbaugh wanted to make one thing clear. He was not happy about the officiating. Here’s a more complete clip:


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— angelique (@chengelis) November 26, 2016

And here are a few of the highlights, which basically amount to Harbaugh being mad about...well...an awful lot of things.


Harbaugh absolutely blistering the officials. Keep saying "I'm bitterly disappointed with the officiating" over and over again.

— Kyle Rowland (@KyleRowland) November 26, 2016

and


Harbaugh cited Grant Perry being held, complained a long time about the official being more concerned with him on sideline than OSU coaches

— Mark Snyder (@Mark__Snyder) November 26, 2016

Harbaugh did get hit with a critical unsportsmanlike conduct penalty when he threw his playcalling sheet, and he wasn’t particularly happy about that either.


Harbaugh if you throw a hat, throw your script, that's a penalty? Was told it was in basketball because that ref also does basketball

— Mark Snyder (@Mark__Snyder) November 26, 2016

And finally, Harbaugh called J.T. Barrett’s 4th down conversion in double overtime, which he appeared to just *barely* get, “outrageous”.


Harbaugh: I thought there were some outrageous calls, including the one that (should have) ended the game

— Mark Snyder (@Mark__Snyder) November 26, 2016

Michigan was certainly penalized more than Ohio State was, as the Wolverines picked up seven penalties for 59 yards, while the Buckeyes were only penalized twice for six yards. But the officials also forced Ohio State to take a timeout over a ticky tack mouthguard violation for Corey Smith.

And even if one was to concede that Ohio State got the benefit of the doubt on a few key calls, the officials didn’t have Michigan fumble right before scoring a touchdown, or throw two backbreaking interceptions.

I certainly can’t imagine why officials might be inclined to pay a little bit of extra attention to potential Harbaugh histrionics though. That sword swings both ways, and if go out of your way to constantly draw attention to yourself...well...you’ll get that attention.

There are tough calls that happen in every close game. But any Michigan fan, or coach, who wanted to blame the result of this contest on the officiating, is, in our humble opinion, making a mistake.

We’ll see if the Big Ten league offices agrees.

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Google PHOTOS: Fan celebrate Buckeyes big win over TTUN - NBC4i.com

PHOTOS: Fan celebrate Buckeyes big win over TTUN - NBC4i.com
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PHOTOS: Fan celebrate Buckeyes big win over TTUN
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COLUMBUS (WCMH) — It took two overtime periods, but when the final score was in, fans began celebrating the Buckeyes in a big way. Fans rushed the field after an exciting 30-27 win over Ohio State's rival to the north. Swipe through the photo gallery ...


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MotS&G Recap: #3 Michigan (10-1, 7-1 Big Ten) vs #2 Ohio State (10-1, 7-1 Big Ten)

Recap: #3 Michigan (10-1, 7-1 Big Ten) vs #2 Ohio State (10-1, 7-1 Big Ten)
Richard Tongohan
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The sheer magnitude, excitement, and dread of this game as it quickly approaches. The #2 Ohio State Buckeyes and the #3 Michigan Wolverines will have just their second Top-3 matchup in the series between the two teams. This will be another epic clash between the rivals. There is a lot riding on for both teams. Both Ohio State and Michigan need a win to stay in the College Football talks. Ohio State needs a win and a Penn State loss to represent the Big Ten East for the Conference Championship game. Michigan needs a win to be the East’s representative for that same game. This game, The Game is pretty much an elimination game. The winner of this contest will hopefully keep their playoff hopes alive. The loser, will be eliminated from the equation. This will be as intense as it can be and the entire fanbase and sports world will keep their eyes on this game.

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This game started with both teams eagerly waiting to see what the other would do. Ohio State sent the defense out after they deferred and they forced a punt on their first time on the field. Ohio State, on their first possession, moved the ball quickly against the Wolverines defense. They moved well into field goal range, but the pressure was too much for Durbin as he pulled it wide left. On Michigan’s third possession, they put up the first points on the scoreboard. Three punts later, the Buckeyes pinned the Wolverines at the Michigan 6-yard line and Malik Hooker snatched his 6th interception of the season for a 16-yard pick six. The Wolverines were unfazed as they took the ball into the Buckeye red zone and punched in a touchdown at the 1-yard line, retaking the lead. As the half ended, the Buckeyes trail 10-7. The Jekyll and Hyde Offense is scaring me, hopefully, the Buckeyes can gather themselves for a battle because so far, the defense looks good, it’s just the questions of the offense that overshadow their achievements. I will keep calm and keep the faith, and the Buckeye Captains will ensure that they are ready in the second half.

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What a bit of karma. Buckeye fans always taunt Jabrill Peppers about not having any interceptions. Guess what? He got his first, and against the Buckeyes. Granted it was on a tipped pass, but he got it. The Wolverines took it to the Buckeye 1-yard line and the Buckeyes Defense recovered a critical turnover that could’ve put this game out of reach. Davon Hamilton saved the Buckeyes, but unfortunately, Meyer gambled on the fake punt and it backfired. The block wasn’t there and Johnston was stopped short of the line to gain. On the ensuing drive, Hill scored his second touchdown of the game extending the lead to 17-7. Another couple of punts later, the Buckeyes get their third turnover of the game, gathering their third turnover to yet again, swing the momentum. A couple Michigan penalties later, the Buckeyes are deep into enemy territory, they plug it into the endzone. Mike Weber, a Detroit native, brought the Buckeyes climb back into the game on a 1-yard Running Back dive. Michigan still leads 17-14. After forcing another Wolverine punt, the Buckeyes got the ball back on their 16-yard line. J.T. Barrett will attempt to gain some momentum after the defensive stop. Let’s hope the playcalling can move the ball. The momentum was short-lived as the Slobs have allowed 5 total sacks so far with 12:03 left to play.

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The Rushmen Package along with this stout Ohio State Defense is keeping it close. Nick Bosa, the younger brother of Joey Bosa, made his first sack in this rivalry. Ohio State forces another timely punt and the ball is back in the hands of J.T. Barrett. After a dropped pass in the numbers to Parris Campbell, Barrett used his legs as he saw an opening in the middle and gained 41-yards to put the Buckeyes in scoring position to either take the lead or at least tie the game. The drive ended on another missed field goal by Tyler Durbin, who has missed his first two field goals, during this game. The defense needs to make another stand to preserve some time for J.T. Barrett to orchestrate another offensive drive. The theme of another forced punt has returned for more face time and Barrett comes out to get another drive going inside of their own 20-yard line. They’ve had many chances to take the lead, and if Durbin made those kicks, the Buckeyes would be enjoying a 3-point lead, but the pressure of the game has obviously gotten to him. Hopefully, he has the opportunity to redeem himself. With a couple of seconds left on the clock, Durbin got his chance, his last shot for redemption. With the Buckeyes trailing by a field goal, Durbin lines up for another attempt, and he kicks it through the uprights to tie the contest.

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Overtime, overtime. As the overtime quarter begins, my heart is racing, my blood pressure is off the charts. I am sure the rest of Buckeye Nation is in the same boat. The Wolverines won the toss and chose to play defense to begin the extra period. To start the overtime, Samuel takes the option play inside the 1-yard line. Shortly after, J.T. Barrett scores on a QB draw. The quick strike mentality strikes again. Now, we will depend on the Silver Bullets and the Scarlet Curtain to seal the deal against our most bitter rivals. The crowd is roaring and the place is rocking. Let’s see what happens. The Wolverines respond accordingly as they tacked on a field goal. The Wolverines were on the verge of securing a win, but J.T. Barrett and Curtis Samuel came up huge for the Buckeyes. Barrett took a loss during the first two plays, then Samuel pulled off some crazy run that ended a yard short. J.T. Barrett was nearly stopped on a key 4th and 1, but his momentum brought him over the marker for a key first down. The next play, Samuel took it for 15-yards on a mini option play for the game-winning touchdown to secure a 30-27 win against their most bitter rivals. Raekwon McMillan needed to play today and he ended the game with 16 tackles. The Slobs played poorly as they allowed 8 sacks in the game. Improvements will be made and now it’s just a matter of seeing what happens at Happy Valley. Enjoy the win and hopefully, the staff gets more good news in the recruiting game. Go Bucks!!! And for what it’s worth, I was fairly close as I predicted a 24-21 score. I was a little off, but a win, especially against this team is worth the stress.


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LGHL A hundred thousand giddy Buckeyes joined Ohio State players to sing Carmen Ohio after...

A hundred thousand giddy Buckeyes joined Ohio State players to sing Carmen Ohio after beating Michigan
Matt Tamanini
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It’s ok to cry.

After No. 2 Ohio State’s thrilling 30-27 come-from-behind, double-overtime victory over No. 3 Michigan, thousands of fans from the Horseshoe’s record crown stormed the field to celebrate with the Buckeyes. Keeping with the team’s longstanding tradition, they congregated at the South Stands to sing OSU’s alma mater, “Carmen Ohio,” with The Best Damn Band in the Land; the only thing different about today, is that they were surrounded by legions of fans on the field.


We’ll understand if you need to go grab a tissue. We’ll wait.

Saturday’s attendance at the ‘Shoe was reported as 110,045, the largest in the stadium’s 96-year history. With renovations coming to lower the capacity over the next year, today’s crowd could end up being the largest in Ohio Stadium history, and given the outcome of the game, that feels appropriate.

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