COLUMBUS, Ohio — The gloom that hung over Ohio Stadium on Saturday at noon cast a fitting throwback vibe. In an era when the Big Ten is attempting to again lay claim to having the top conference in college football, the Football Gods reminded us why the Big Ten has its own trademarked overcast chill. On a day that would make Woody, Bo and Jim Tressel smile, No. 3 Michigan and No. 2 Ohio State showcased their revived rivalry with an instant classic played out amid the overcast smog. On a day defined by physical line play, huge swings in the kicking game and sputtering offenses, it ended in the most fitting of places—the first overtime game in the 113 years of this series. This is what Big Ten football used to be, when spread was the pregame meal and “tempo” was the loaner car from the local dealership. Considering…
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