It’s Official: The Ohio State / Michigan Game is not so important any more

By Jack Chambers for Wannamakeabet.com

Atlanta, GA – The sting of defeat still lingered. The bitter taste of a fourth consecutive loss to their arch-rivals, the Michigan Wolverines, still gnawed at the Ohio State Buckeyes. That November afternoon in Columbus was the turning point, a moment of reckoning. This wasn’t just another loss; it was a dagger to the heart of Buckeye pride.

But instead of crumbling under the weight of disappointment, Ohio State channeled their fury.  Coach Ryan Day kept his mouth shut and went to work.  It was Ohio State against the world once again.  The loss to Michigan became the fuel, the driving force behind an unprecedented surge.

The Buckeyes, fueled by a burning desire for redemption, embarked on a mission. They demolished Tennessee 42-17 in a dominant display, showcasing a level of intensity to open up the CFP 12 team playoff right before Christmas. The victory over the Volunteers, a team known for their high-octane offense, sent a clear message: Ohio State was back, and they were coming for blood.

Then came the rematch with Oregon, a team that had narrowly escaped with a one-point victory earlier in the season. This was a game of redemption, a chance to exorcise the demons of that agonizing defeat powered by a questionable call to put too many men on the field by Oregon and the clock running out on the Buckeyes as the final score 31-32. The Buckeyes, fueled by the memory of that heartbreaking loss, played with a ferocious intensity, dominating the Ducks from start to finish 41-21.

Then came the gut-wrenching game against Texas.  Wannamakeabet.com podcast host Jack Simon accurately predicted that the Texas game would be looked at in hindsight as the toughest test for these Buckeyes and he was right.  It required a goal line stand with less than two minutes to play when linebacker Jack Sawyer strip sacked Quinn Ewers and scopped and scored to seal the victory.

Then came the “Smith Spectacular” against Notre Dame:

Facing a crucial third-and-long late in the fourth quarter, with Notre Dame mounting a comeback, quarterback Will Howard launched a deep pass down the sideline. Notre Dame cornerback Marcus Fleming, considered one of the best in the nation, was draped all over Jeremiah Smith as he started the route. But Smith, with an incredible display of athleticism and focus, leaped high, snatched the ball out of the air with one hand, and tumbled to the ground, securing a 56-yard gain that effectively sealed the victory for Ohio State.

This play, a moment of pure athletic brilliance born from a season of redemption, will forever be etched in Ohio State lore. It was a testament to the unwavering focus and relentless pursuit of excellence that defined the Buckeyes’ journey throughout the season.

Then Came The Time For Sports Bettors

The next two minutes were incredibly important to anyone who had a bet on the game as the Irish were only down by 8 getting 8.5.  Ohio State kicker Jayden Fielding sealed the deal and delivered Ohio State bettors the victory with a chip shot field goal that put the Buckeyes up by 11 points and covering the opening line of 10 which had fallen to 8.5.  This was heart breaking for Notre Dame bettors, who had seen their team down 31-7 come all the way back to cut it to 8 but ultimately fall short of both the victory and the cover.

The Buckeyes had not just won a championship; they had redeemed themselves. They had shown the world that the sting of defeat, the agony of past losses to Michigan and Oregon, could be transformed into the fuel for an extraordinary comeback.  And it was the beginning of a new ear in the Ohio State – Michigan rivalry.  One that makes that win or loss in that game a lot less important.

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