In case you missed it, ESPN will be replaying the 2003 Fiesta Bowl BCS national championship game Thursday night at 8PM between Ohio State and Miami. It’s a part of a flashback series the sports network giant has rolled out during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Some of you reading this are too young to remember the game, which makes me feel pretty old (hey, today is my birthday after all). Some of us though remember the game very well, almost like it was yesterday. Either way, no matter what era of OSU football you grew up with, you’re no doubt aware of this game as one of the most iconic in Ohio State football history.
In honor of what was billed as an instant classic back in the desert air of that January night, I wanted to share five things I remember about the buildup of the game and what unfolded during the contest.
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