The Michigan-Ohio State rivalry is one of the nation’s best. In fact, in 2000, ESPN viewers voted Michigan-Ohio State the best rivalry in the country – pro or college, any sport. But for all the great games between them, which started back in 1897, the two teams never entered The Game ranked first and second, until 2006 — The Game of the Century. And despite the fact that the century was only six years old, the game actually delivered, with Ohio State winning a 42-39 classic. But since 2003, Michigan has beaten Ohio State exactly once, and that was against interim coach Luke Fickel’s bumbling 6-5 squad. Even the Buckeyes were becoming bored, many openly wishing for Michigan to field a better team to “hold up its end of the deal,” as Ohio State legend Chris Spielman said. Well, be careful what you wish for. This year, for only the…
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