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Young fan's heart stays true to Buckeyes despite procedure at Michigan

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In early August, when the Ohio State Buckeyes and Michigan Wolverines were hunkering down in their respective training camps, one young Ohio State fan bravely dared to venture into enemy territory.

Ten-year-old Ivan Applin crossed the Michigan border on Aug.