Memories of “The Game” die hard, especially those that end in controversy. No. 2 Ohio State and No. 3 Michigan locked horns in November 2016 for one of the most hotly anticipated rivalry renditions in recent memory, with a spot in the upcoming College Football Playoff on the line. The blockbuster game certainly lived up to the hype, as the Michigan defense, leading 27-24, was presented an opportunity to stop Ohio State on fourth-and-1 to end the game in double overtime. Needing to cross the 15-yard line, Buckeyes quarterback J.T. Barrett kept the ball on a read option and was hit right at the marker by a pair of Wolverines. Officials reviewed the spot and upheld their first-down decision, much to the arm-waving agony of UM coach Jim Harbaugh and the Michigan faithful, allowing Ohio State to go on and score a game winning touchdown. Former Michigan defensive end Chris…
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