People forget King Leonidas died at the end of 300.
Michigan State took its best shot — that includes running the ol' fake punt — but after Malik Hooker intercepted a go-ahead two-point conversion, Sparty needed at least a field goal after it stifled the ensuing Ohio State drive at midfield.
A Cam Johnston punt resulted in a touchback. Tyquan Lewis sacked Tyler O'Connor on first down, which meant MSU needed his arm to complete the upset.
Gareon Conley intercepted his next attempt to ice the game for the Buckeyes. Here's a look at the one-two punch that felled Sparta until at least 2017:
Tyquan Lewis, Jalyn and Gareon Conley rose to the occasion for Ohio State to end the Spartans. pic.twitter.com/aiINo5koGo
— Eleven Warriors (@11W) November 19, 2016
Ohio State, 10-1, won the game, 17-16. It's next in action Nov. 26th against Michigan in Columbus at 12 p.m. ET on ABC.
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