Ohio State vs Miami Hurricanes was a classic Fiesta Bowl in 2003, and one can relive it again tonight on ESPN.
As part of their CFB Classics’ Throwback Thursday, the beloved network will air one of the most crucial games in Ohio State history, noting the game by “The Call that Changed it All.”
Thankfully, on January 3, 2003, Ohio State downed Miami, a game that many argue changed both team’s programs permanently. This was the team’s first national championship in over 30 years.
OSU won the tightly-fought battle 31-24 in double overtime as freshman back Maurice Clarett ran for the game-clinching touchdown after so many iconic and memorable moments.
As many recall, Ohio State trailed in the first overtime after Miami opened the period off with a touchdown. With a little help from the officials, the Buckeyes stormed back and defeated the No. 1 ranked Hurricanes.
ESPN presents #ThrowbackThursday CFB Classics
2003's @Fiesta_Bowl National Championship
No. 1 Miami vs No. 2 Ohio StateJon Vilma & Mike Doss among 7 Buckeyes & Hurricanes joining @MattBarrie to look back during encore
Tonight | 8 p ET | ESPN, ESPN Apphttps://t.co/RCKthygiAF pic.twitter.com/o9L0rpabCG
— ESPN PR (@ESPNPR) May 28, 2020
The instant classic that shocked the football world almost two decades ago will be one that many tune in for. Will you?
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