Ohio State and Michigan.
Michigan and Ohio State.
It’s a rivalry that, generally, screams conference championship implications—and in some years, the aroma of national championship hopes wafts around for both programs.
This year, though, was a little bit different. Ohio State had already punched their ticket to the Big Ten Championship Game, and were on the outside looking in for a College Football Playoff spot. Michigan, on the other hand, was playing for either a Citrus Bowl or an Outback Bowl.
Ohio State got the job done, 31-20, but there was drama surrounding the win.