Run the ball and win The Game. Even with all the variables — lucky and unlucky bounces, personnel and schematic advantages, good and bad coaching — the simple notion of winning the rushing battle has proven to be a remarkable indicator of whether its Ohio State or Michigan winning on the scoreboard. Dating back to 2002, the team who enforced its will and gained the rushing advantage has won college football’s greatest rivalry game. Year OSU Rush Yds UM Rush Yds Result 2017 226 100 OSU 31, UM 20 2016 206 91 OSU 30, UM 27 2015 369 57 OSU 42, UM 13 2014 233 121 OSU 42, UM 28 2013 393 152 OSU 42, UM 41 2012 207 108 OSU 26, UM 21 2011 137 277 OSU 34, UM 40 2010 258 182 OSU 37, UM 7 2009 251 80 OSU 21, UM 10 2008 232 111 OSU 42, UM 7 2007 229…
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