MI offers support for rival Ohio State after attack

The Buckeyes do own a win over the Badgers, but the same can’t be said when it comes to the Nittany Lions.

“It’s nearly like pick your poison”, McSorley said.

Can’t get enough of Campus Sports? “He’s going to do what he does”.

“This game is such an exciting rivalry, and I loved watching it”, he added. It also delivered on drama, with Ohio State pulling out a 30-27 win in double overtime.

Ohio State would still have Urban Meyer, it would have the same players, style of play, but it would be 10-2 instead. A win there against OH might mean a New Year’s Six bowl bid.

Update with total live numbers Ohio State’s 30-27 win over archrival MI yesterday scored a big 10.4 overnight for ABC, with ESPN’s stream adding another 279,000 viewers in the average minute. Few people know Wisconsin nearly beat Ohio State, and could have beaten MI if not for an fantastic play (and with that, only held that offense to 14). Bart Houston played the entire second half.

The only other game that could potentially impact MI is Bedlam – the yearly battle between Oklahoma and Oklahoma State.

All of Michigan’s other ten defenders had an opportunity to minimize Samuel’s gain on the play. In truth, Ohio State was outplayed and out coached by MI for three quarters. They were in direct head to head competition over the teams in the discussion.

The Spartans moved against Penn State’s defense until they pushed into the red zone.

The Wolverines took exception to numerous non-calls during the game that culminated in a controversial spot on fourth down that was ruled in the Buckeyes’ favor. This time, he caught a short pass from Cousins and just before stepping out of bounds lateraled to Cunningham, who ran the final 4 yards for a TD.

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Barkley was helped to the sideline by training staff in the third quarter and didn’t return. Had that call gone Michigan’s way, the Wolverines would have won the game and ended up in the Big Ten championship.

They have bounced back since falling to Penn State 24-21 back on October 22.

The Buckeyes (11-1, No. 2 CFP) would be at the mercy of the committee if Penn State wins, but the chairman already has said Ohio State has the better resume. The Trojans beat Washington on the road a few weeks ago. Their chance to play spoiler was hindered by more injuries Saturday. Meanwhile, Washington stole Michigan’s spot at No. 4 and Wisconsin jumped to No. 5, leaving MI at No. 6.