As the fourth quarter ticked away on a 62-39 loss at Ohio State last November, another number loomed in the minds of Michigan fans. 0 for 4, Jim Harbaugh’s record against the Buckeyes. Despite high hopes that Harbaugh’s return to his alma mater would bring championships, Ohio State has stood solidly in the way of those dreams. While Michigan beat OSU three out of the four seasons Harbaugh played in the iconic winged helmet, the Wolverines have just two wins over their hated rivals since 2001. Harbaugh’s predecessor at Michigan, Brady Hoke, was 1-3 against Ohio State. Before that, Rich Rodriguez went 0-3. Even Lloyd Carr, who won a shared national championship coaching the Wolverines, was winless is his last four games to OSU. Harbaugh has downplayed any effect his record against Ohio State has had on him. “Know who you are,” Harbaugh said in the week after Michigan’s 2018…
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