Battle in the Big House Comes Down to the Final Seconds

The Ohio State Buckeyes rallied from early mistakes and a 21-12 fourth quarter deficit to defeat Michigan 25-21. Ohio State quarterback Troy Smith led way for the Buckeyes, connecting on 27 of 37 passing for 300 yards and one touchdown. The Buckeyes held an early 12-7 lead going into the locker room despite a first half fumble that lead to a Michigan score. The errors continued on special teams in the second half, giving Michigan excellent field position. Michigan capitalized again, marching to the endzone and converting a 2-point play to go up 18-12. After Ohio State missed a 46-yard field goal attempt, Michigan capped off a 68-yard drive with a 19 yard field goal taking a 21-12 lead. Then Troy Smith worked his magic. Beginning with just under 8 minutes to play, Smith led the Buckeyes 67 yards in one minute and nine seconds, scoring on a 25-yard touchdown pass to Santonio Holmes. The score made it a two point game, 21-19. The Buckeyes forced Michigan to punt on the next possession, and the Buckeyes took over at their own 12-yard line with 4:18 remaining in the game. Smith completed multiple passes, including a remarkable 26-yard play to get Ohio State inside the Michigan 10-yard line. Antonio Pittman ran into the endzone to finish off the 88-yard drive with just 24 seconds left. Time ran out on the Michigan Wolverines' desperation drive, and Ohio State celebrated their rivalry victory as the clock hit zero.

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