It was a time of national turmoil and tragedy as the Buckeyes pulled off a win over their most bitter rivals in the wake of a national tragedy.
Whether you're an Ohio State fan or a fan of That Team Up North, or even if you're an outside observer, you're acutely aware of the fervor associated with The Game. On Nov. 30, 1963, however, The Game didn't feel nearly as important.
President John F. Kennedy had been assassinated just days before, on Nov. 22, 1963, and The Game had originally been scheduled for Nov. 23, 1963. When these rivals met in Ann Arbor for the rescheduled contest one week later, neither side felt the intensity typically associated with this particular game.