6. 2003 Fiesta Bowl
The experts said the Buckeyes didn’t stand a chance. But when the 2003 Fiesta Bowl was over, an instant classic was born and the national title was in Ohio State‘s hands.

Of course the experts had their reasons for picking Miami. The Hurricanes were the defending national champs and they entered the game riding a 34-game winning streak.

The Buckeyes, on the other hand, were seen as the scrappy upstarts who’d escaped defeat all season long. Taken together, it added up to a 13-point spread in favor of the ‘Canes.

But the Buckeyes were having none of that. And after four ties, three lead changes, two overtimes, and countless heart attacks, it all came down to one final play.