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The Controversial 1973 Tie: Ohio State vs. Michigan | November 25

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The 1973 Ohio State vs. Michigan football game ended in a tie, leading to a notorious controversy in Big Ten history. With a conference championship and Rose Bowl appearance on the line, Michigan's quarterback broke his collarbone, and the Big Ten, concerned about its recent bowl performance, announced the next day that Ohio State would play in the Rose Bowl despite the tie.

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