College Football: Top 8 Finishes Of The Season

5. Ohio State 42 - Michigan 41 (November 30, 2013)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ef_wirsakqc I always have one specific argument of why I think College Football is better than the NFL. Rivalry games. One of the best weeks of the College Football season is Rivalry Week, where on the last week of the season, most teams play there rival for bragging rights, a trophy, and school pride that lasts 365 days. Some of the more notable rivalries have produced some of College Football's greatest games: The Red River Shootout between Oklahoma and Texas, the Battle for the Victory Bell between UCLA and USC, the Iron Bowl (foreshadowing?) between Alabama and Auburn, and many more have produced thrilling games year in and year out. Some would argue that these games pale in comparison to one game: "The Game". Ohio State and Michigan have been rivals since 1897, and since then, legends have made their name known in the deepest rivalry north of the Mason-Dixon Line. 2013's game would be no different. Ohio State sat at #3 in the country and needed just one win plus an Alabama/Florida State (more foreshadowing!) loss to secure a spot in the National Championship, and what better way to do it than beating your rival at their stadium. Neither team could get the jump on the other as both teams scored after the other, ending the first quarter in a 14-14 tie. After the second quarter started, we were reminded just how much these two teams dislike each other as a brawl erupted between the two teams, sending three players to the showers early, including Ohio State's Marcus Hall, who had his own opinion on the issue. After both sides had calmed down, both offenses got back to work on lighting up the scoreboard, ending the half deadlocked at 21. The Buckeyes came out and showed why they were riding a 24-game win streak, and quickly took a 35-21 lead going into the final quarter. Devin Gardner then took control of the offense and lead the Wolverines back to tie the game at 35 behind two TD passes while on an injured foot. Ohio State scored again behind the running of Carlos Hyde, who put up 226 yards on the day as the Buckeyes held a touchdown lead with two minutes remaining. Gardner had some magic still left in him as he lead Michigan down the field once again and threw his 4th Touchdown pass of the day to put the Wolverine's within an Extra Point. Coach Brady Hoke put it all on the line and kept the offense on the field for a two-point conversion and possible win, but Ohio State held strong and picked Gardner to escape Ann Arbor with their undefeated record still intact, 42-41.