Opinion: Michigan’s resurgence a blessing for Ohio State, college football

Then sophomore running back Ezekiel Elliott (15) carries the ball during a game against Michigan on Nov. 29 at Ohio Stadium. OSU won, 42-28. Credit: Lantern File Photo Since the turn of the century, Michigan has been to five BCS Bowls. The Wolverines won two: a three-point victory in the Sugar Bowl over Virginia Tech in 2012 and a one-point victory over Alabama in the 2000 Orange Bowl. However, their Rose Bowl performances have been utter disappointments. Additionally, they have yet to participate in the Big Ten Championship Game. Since 1950, Michigan has captured one national championship; Ohio State has won seven. Since the turn of the century, Purdue’s four wins over OSU are more than Michigan’s three. Simply put, Michigan football has been marred in recent decades by coaching instability, poor quarterback play and an inability to win The Game. Having said this, the question as to the annual significance of the OSU-Michigan game must be raised. Seemingly, rivalries like the Auburn-Alabama, OSU-Michigan State, LSU-Alabama and Oregon-Stanford have overshadowed The Game due to recent dominance by the men in scarlet and gray. …

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