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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — This year’s version of The Game could hardly be bigger. The annual clash between Ohio State and Michigan, held this year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, is already juiced by a century of tradition, mutual hatred and fanaticism. A lot more than bragging rights are at stake this year in Ann Arbor for the No. 2 Buckeyes and No. 6 Wolverines. The winner clinches the Big Ten East and advances to the conference championship game Dec. 4 — and stays alive for the College Football Playoff. The loser picks up a second loss and will consider the season ruined. “We’ve just been preparing for that team all winter, all summer,” Ohio State senior defensive end Tyreke Smith said. “Got that game always on our minds.” For the 24th time, The Game will be a top-10 matchup. The Buckeyes (10-1, 8-0 Big Ten, No. 4 CFP) have…
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