COLUMBUS — The officials’ fourth-and-1 spot in double overtime will be debated for as long as Ohio State and Michigan play football — but the play never would have happened if not for Curtis Samuel. Before he was the clincher of Ohio State’s 30-27 win in double overtime against Michigan, Samuel was OSU’s savior. The Ohio State H-back somehow turned Ohio State’s third-and-9 play, which looked doomed from the beginning, into a positive play. Michigan defended Ohio State’s swing pass perfectly, and Samuel had no room. Instead of making peace with the play and settling for a short loss, Samuel darted well into the Ohio State backfield, weaved through defenders, and lurched forward for 8 yards. IN PICTURES: Ohio State 30, Michigan 27 What looked like a nightmare that pushed Ohio State into an unwinnable position was instead a manageable fourth down. “I can’t even tell you how that happened,” Samuel said.…
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