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Article: Ohio State Keeps Title Hopes Alive
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- November 17, 2002
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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) _ Ohio State is still undefeated _ barely.
The second-ranked Buckeyes remained on the road for a national title
as Maurice Hall ran for a touchdown in overtime for a 23-16 victory
over Illinois on Saturday.
Ohio State improved to 12-0 for the first time in school history,
and next Saturday the Buckeyes play rival Michigan needing a victory
to play in the Fiesta Bowl on Jan. 3 for a shot at their first national
crown since 1968.
Illinois (4-7, 3-4 Big Ten) nearly spoiled the season for Ohio State.
John Gockman kicked 48-yard field goal on the last play of regulation
for a 16-all tie as the ball just barely fell inside the left ...