COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State football’s relationship with Clemson has garnered nothing but pain. The misery has varied, depending on the game’s significance and finish. At first a one-off in the late 1970s, this series has now transcended into a national rivalry with one-sided results. The Buckeyes are used to being the bully, not the bullied. I reached out to our Buckeye Talk text subscribers looking for guidance on where each of the four previous meetings resides on the pain scale. The top answer won convincingly, perhaps an example that the most recent wound hurts the most. No. 1: Fiesta Bowl 2019: Clemson 29, Ohio State 23 This isn’t a surprise, since it’s been the motivation behind the 2020 season. Ohio State had the most to lose. Its roster was the best of the four games, with high-level NFL talent on both sides of the ball. This was a potential…
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