The down markers stood no chance in Michigan Stadium back in 1971.
The Ohio State-Michigan rivalry has always been heated and given fans events that are remembered for years – and even decades – to come.
Fifty-four years ago, in front of a then-record crowd of 104,016, that was certainly the case. On November 21, 1971, the Buckeyes traveled to Ann Arbor for the third edition of the Ten Year War. Following a touchdown by Michigan's Billy Taylor to give the Wolverines the lead and cap an 11-play, 72-yard drive, Ohio State trailed 10-7 with 2:07 remaining in the game.