Top 10 Ohio State football games in the 21st century

ARLINGTON, TX - JANUARY 12: Running back Ezekiel Elliott #15 of the Ohio State Buckeyes runs the ball in the second half against the Oregon Ducks during the College Football Playoff National Championship Game at AT&T Stadium on January 12, 2015 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /

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COLUMBUS, OH – NOVEMBER 02: Quarterback Craig Krenzel #16 of the Ohio State Buckeyes drops back to pass against the Minnesota Golden Gophers during the game at Ohio Stadium on November 2, 2002 in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State won 34-7. (Photo by Tom Pidgeon/Getty Images) /

6: Ohio State vs. Purdue (2002) 10-6

Both defenses during this game were strong the whole way through. Ohio State came into this game 10-0 while Purdue was just fighting for a bowl appearance.

With 1:36 to go, it looked as if the Buckeyes would get upset by the unranked Boilermakers. That is until the “Holy Buckeye” play in which Craig Krenzel would throw a bomb to the hands of Michael Jenkins giving them the 10-6 lead.

Purdue would get the ball back, but quarterback Kyle Orton would be picked off by Chris Gamble late saving the third ranked Buckeyes’ season.

The throw from Krenzel to Jenkins was one of the biggest plays during that magical run.

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