A year later, the Buckeyes still haven’t lost and the team is one victory away from playing in the BCS title game. Michigan St. topples Ohio St. to win Big Ten No. [6], Defensively, Ohio State was also very strong, particularly against the run. 2013 marked the first appearance of Ohio State to the conference championship game, whereas it was Michigan State's second appearance. After this season, the Legends and Leaders divisions were replaced with Eastern and Western divisions. He has 891 total rushing yards, including a 70-yard touchdown run. Conversely, the lower-ranked opponent had won both prior matchups. Auburn is behind Ohio State in the AP Top 25, but they are the only team besides Florida State to get any first-place votes. No. The 2013 Championship Game was the third held in the Big Ten Conference in the Big Ten's 118-year history. The Buckeyes were led by their high-scoring offense. When Dmitri Young sacrificed a place in MLB history to help one of the worst teams ever, Most players never hit for the cycle, but nobody else ever didn’t hit for the cycle quite like Dmitri Young, Thanksgiving weekend TV schedule: Iron Bowl leads Hate Week, Five things Auburn will need to beat Alabama, Why We Hate: Beautiful guide to Ohio State-Michigan, Best college football Saturday ever? [2] Michigan State defeated Ohio State 34–24, to win the Big Ten Championship, and represent the conference in the 100th Rose Bowl game on January 1, 2014. But it was a win, and for that, Ohio State's championship hopes are still alive. Heisman Trophy hopeful Braxton Miller has thrown for 21 touchdowns this season, but he’s been even more effective when using his legs. Prediction: Ohio State 41, Michigan State 28. A win for Ohio State would likely guarantee them a spot in the national title game. He’s been extremely efficient, averaging just less than eight yards per carry. After 2013, a Michigan State-Ohio State match-up in the conference championship game would no longer be possible as a result of both schools becoming part of the East Division of the Big Ten. Ohio State was a 17-point favorite. Carlos Hyde ran for 146 yards and Ohio State's (No. Several players that were named to the All-Big Ten First Team will look to slow down Miller and Hyde. Having gone undefeated in 2012 but being denied a chance to compete for the Big Ten title or the BCS National Championship due to NCAA sanctions, Ohio State took care of business in 2013 by going 12–0 in regular season play. Ohio State averaged 48.2 points per game, the highest total in the Big Ten, and third highest in the NCAA. It was ugly, it was a fight, it was way more of a struggle than anyone in Columbus wanted. On Saturday, Ohio State will face Michigan State in the Big Ten Championship Game. • Thanksgiving weekend TV schedule: Iron Bowl leads Hate Week, • Five things Auburn will need to beat Alabama, • Why We Hate: Beautiful guide to Ohio State-Michigan, • College football news | Recap of Black Friday’s games, • Long CFB reads | The night Baylor died in Stillwater, Ohio State vs. Michigan 2013 final score: Buckeyes foil last-minute upset attempt, 42-41, Get the most recent College Football scores, Soccer match ruined when AI-controlled camera mistakes ref’s bald head for ball, Bears-Saints fight erupted after Javon Wims threw a helmet punch. Prior to this game, the Leaders division was undefeated. Patrick Ewing never won an NBA championship. The Spartans are 11-1 straight up, but 7-4-1 against the spread. Michigan took advantage of a Carlos Hyde fumble to tie the game at 35 with 5:29 on the clock, then Gardner led a heroic drive in the dying minutes to get Michigan in position to tie for overtime or go for the win. Rankings Ramifications: Ohio State remains No. Ohio State vs. Michigan 2013 final score: Buckeyes foil last-minute upset attempt, 42-41. Only twice have they given up more than 17 points. Michigan was in position to take the lead in the last minute, but … Ohio State saw Carlos Hyde (finally) hit pay dirt with 2:20 left, then stopped a Michigan two-point conversion with 32 seconds left to preserve a 42-41 victory. 2013 marked the first appearance of Ohio State to the conference championship game, whereas it was Michigan State's second appearance. Overall, the offense averaged 530.5 yards per game, sixth-best in the NCAA and again leading the Big Ten. That result was the most points Penn State had allowed since giving up 64 to the Duquesne Athletic Club in 1889, and the Ohio State offense set a new record for yards gained against Penn State with that game. But Did They Cover? After defeating Minnesota in their last game, the Spartans 11-1 record moved them to No.10 in the polls. In their final game of the season, Ohio State defeated rival Michigan, surviving a last-second two-point conversion attempt by the Wolverines to hang on for a 42–41 victory.