September 22, 2024

Michigan, Ohio State bring heat back to rivalry as Buckeyes lock up playoff spot

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Urban Meyer draped his arm around his son on the field of Ohio Stadium and wouldn’t let go, reveling in one of the more incredible rivalry games you’ll ever see in college football. Meyer couldn’t move beyond the human mosh pit of Buckeyes fans, who chanted his name. Fans raised cell phones in the air, hoping for a selfie with the coach who kept Michigan at arm’s length for at least another year. Neil Diamond’s “Sweet Caroline” played over the stadium as Meyer and his son watched highlights on the scoreboard of Curtis Samuel’s mesmerizing third-and-nine run and game-winning touchdown. Meyer mouthed some of the song’s words. The smile never left his face. If Meyer remembers nothing else from the aftermath of No. 2 Ohio State’s 30-27 double-overtime win over No. 3 Michigan, “I remember that Neil Diamond song,” he said. “That was great. Weird life, man.”…

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