Ten years ago Buckeyes fans were in a nearly identical situation as they are now: in the Fiesta Bowl facing Notre Dame. Like their 2015 counterparts, the 2005 Buckeyes had hopes for a national championship run, but were forced to settle for a Fiesta Bowl birth instead. Ohio State came out victorious 34-20, and what follows are 16 thoughts (ranked in no particular order) that crossed my mind while re-watching and researching this epic Buckeyes' victory.
1. The 2006 Fiesta Bowl may have been Ted Ginn Jr.'s greatest game as a Buckeye.
Teddy Ginn accounted for 27 total touchdowns in his electrifying three years as a Buckeye.