COLUMBUS, Ohio — Urban Meyer enhanced his reputation as one of the top coaches in the country by leading Ohio State to a 26-21 win in his first matchup against Michigan, completing an unbeaten season with the Buckeyes. Meyer, who came in and picked up the pieces after Ohio State’s disastrous 6-7 mark in 2011, was also saddled with the NCAA sanctions related to violations under previous head coach Jim Tressel, sanctions that will keep 12-0 Ohio State out of the Big Ten title game and any bowl game. “At this point in time, Ohio State can go and play with anybody in America,” said Meyer, the Ohio native who led Florida to two national titles. Ohio State earned the sixth unbeaten, untied season in school history. Meyer said the win over Michigan left him a little torn, however, knowing it was the end of the line for his 21 seniors. “I can’t get that out of my mind,” Meyer said. Junior wide receiver Corey Brown said the fate of the seniors was a huge motivator. “That’s …
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