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Article: Ohio State Bucks the odds; Underdogs stun 'Canes to capture the national title.(SPORTS)
- Article from:
- The Washington Times (Washington, DC)
- Article date:
- January 4, 2003
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Byline: Barker Davis, THE WASHINGTON TIMES
TEMPE, Ariz. - Ohio State stuck a dagger in the dynasty.
The Buckeyes survived the wildest game in BCS history last night, dethroning defending champion and top-ranked Miami 31-24 in double overtime to capture the school's first national title since 1968.
Like seemingly every Ohio State game this season, the Buckeyes' Fiesta Bowl triumph came down to the very last play. With Miami facing fourth-and-goal from the Ohio State 1-yard line, Ohio State linebacker Cie Grant exploded off the corner on a blitz, grabbed Miami Heisman finalist Ken Dorsey and forced a wild throw that was batted down harmlessly in ...