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The Five Most Important Overtime Thrillers in Ohio State Football History

Even for fans of a powerhouse like Ohio State, going to overtime to decide the outcome of a football game can be a anxiety-riddled scenario.

Obviously, the simple fact the game reached overtime speaks to the competitiveness of the first four quarters and the fact each team gets at least one possession only adds to the angst.

Fortunately for the Buckeye faithful, Ohio State has an incredible 11-2 record in overtime games dating back to the installation of the extra session(s) back in 1996.

Ohio State's two losses – a 33-27 defeat at Northwestern in 2004 and a 26-23 decision at Purdue in 2011 – don't sting so bad when you remember those scarlet and gray squads went a combined 14-11.