The Game is finally here. And for No. 1 Ohio State, there’s nowhere left to hide. Ryan Day’s 1-4 record is a blemish and stands in stark contrast to his predecessor’s dominance. Urban Meyer went a perfect 7-0 against Michigan during his time in Columbus. His “Team Up North” philosophy was warfare disguised as preparation. And Meyer recently opened up about why he took things to what some considered an extreme.

“I mean, the state of Ohio dies when you lose that game. And people often criticize—not criticize me, but have fun with it—saying, a little bit like you. Why, why, why? I guess because I grew up in the great state of Ohio. I grew up in the 10-year war,” Meyer explained to Todd McShay when asked about his intense approach to the rivalry. “I lived this rivalry even when I wasn’t coa

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