1975 Michigan- Volume 2

Back From the Brink
As Ohio State headed into their annual season-ending showdown with Michigan, the 1975 season had already unfolded as one of the most memorable campaigns in Ohio State history. Entering the game, the Buckeyes were undefeated, ranked number one and featured a running back, Archie Griffin, who was soon to be named college football’s first two-time Heisman Trophy winner.

But the Wolverine defense put the clamps on Griffin and the Ohio State offense went over three periods without mustering even one first down.

With just over seven minutes remaining in the game, the Buckeye trailed the Wolverines 14-7 and their national title hopes looked desperately bleak. What transpired next led Woody Hayes to call this game his “greatest comeback ever.”