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J.K. Dobbins pounds in Ohio State’s first TD against Michigan, takes early first quarter lead

Kevin Cunningham

By Kevin Cunningham

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The Game is finally here. It’s taking place in Ann Arbor this season and the No. 13 Michigan Wolverines are underdogs against unbeaten No. 1 Ohio State.

The Buckeyes may be favored, but on the first possession of the game, the Wolverines marched down the field and took an early 6-0 lead. The extra point was missed, but momentum was certainly in Michigan’s favor.

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Despite that, Ohio State answered perfectly, marching all the way down the field and capping the drive off with a five-yard TD run from J.K. Dobbins:

Some key plays that led to Dobbins’ score included an incredible juke by the junior tailback:

And earlier in the drive, a fortuitous fumble landed right back into Dobbins’ arms:

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Kevin Cunningham

Kevin covers Big Ten football for Saturday Tradition.