Ohio State vs. Michigan will always be The Game.
But lately, Ohio State vs. Michigan State has been the game that has determined the fate of both teams’ seasons.
The Buckeyes jump-started their undefeated 2012 season with a victory at East Lansing. Their 2013 season fizzled with an upset loss to the Spartans in the Big Ten championship game. Last year, Ohio State reemerged as a national championship contender with its impressive victory on the road.
Each time, the team that won has been the team with the biggest chip on its shoulder, usually from the result the previous year.