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Posted on September 11, 2026 at 12:22:41 PM by Rich (edited September 11, 2026 at 12:27:24 PM)

It makes sense to say 2023 national title, 2023 Alabama, 2021 OSU, etc. But being at PSU in 2023....let me tell you that was super satisfying. As was being at OSU in 2022. I really have a hard time.

I also loved the 2023 win at Nebraska, just an utter domination with a great fan turnout that let you know this team was a serious contender as was the 2021 win at Wisconsin. I wouldn't count Nebraska but there are many super satisfying wins.

The list ottomh:

OSU 1976--broke a miserable, unlucky and corrupt streak
OSU 1997--made the national title possible
OSU 2003--clearly the best team in the B10
OSU 2021
OSU 2022
OSU 2023
ND 1985--bounceback opener after a tough 1984
ND 1991--ended their streak of close lucky wins
ND 2006--dominance, announced that we were a great team
PSU 1993--won at PSU in their first year in league
PSU 1997--Judgment Day
PSU 2015--Harbaugh debut vs PSU on the road
PSU 2021--huge road win. McNamara, All, Haskins
PSU 2023--so satisfying
Wisc 2021--tough place to win, announced we were going to be excellent and we were
Alabama 1999 Orange--Brady capper
Alabama 2023
Washington 2023 NC
Washington 1980 Rose--Bo finally wins the Rose
WSU 1997 Rose--a national title

You can tell I don't like PSU much. I love beating them. 16, 18 and 22 were also great. But I like winning there and expect to win here.

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Playing off Craig’s post, what’s the most satisfying Michigan win you’ve seen? My top 3… - By yarn September 11, 2026 at 11:51:46 AM
- In person? oof... the trio of PSU/OSU/Rose Bowl from the 97 season are almost inseparable. 95 OSU, 06 ND, 11 ND, maybe 01 MSU all likely contenders... - By trUFERblue September 11, 2026 at 02:15:06 PM
- Mine - By Gaius Octavius September 11, 2026 at 01:58:05 PM
- 2021 OSU, 1971 OSU, 1995 OSU--in person; TV-- Alabama Rose Bowl, 1996 OSU, 1999 Ros Bowll * - By jonpc September 11, 2026 at 01:33:57 PM
- '21 OSU and it's not close (and I was at the Bama Rose Bowl game). After that: OSU '76 (I kid). Dunder names a good one: '97 PSU.* - By Brandt September 11, 2026 at 01:22:46 PM
- No doubt an irrelevant win compared to the ones you all listed, but for wins I was at the game for, the 2011 comeback against Notre Dame still holds up very well in my memory.* - By ThWard September 11, 2026 at 01:08:10 PM
- TV: 2022 OSU. Wouldn't have happened without '21 but more satisfying. In person: 97 Colorado. The biggest statement I saw live.* - By ftb September 11, 2026 at 12:53:41 PM
  - Will add that after the game, someone (not me, sadly) said: so that's how Lloyd wins a national championship.* - By ftb September 11, 2026 at 01:00:12 PM
- My top picks are taken, but ND in 2007 was a pleasant narrative shifter. ND in 2019 as well.* - By Bluebuck September 11, 2026 at 12:34:04 PM
- '03 OSU, '21 OSU, '23 Bama* - By KevinC September 11, 2026 at 12:31:08 PM
- if "seen" means "attending," mine are each family memories attached to a big game: 1969 OSU, 1997 PSU and Washington St. * - By onb September 11, 2026 at 12:23:18 PM
- There are too many to pick from. There are a number of great ones below (more) - By Rich September 11, 2026 at 12:22:41 PM
- 2021 Ohio St. It was a very rough time of my life and watching that win, hugging and crying in the stands with strangers, was a huge emotional boost to get me through* - By Babycakes September 11, 2026 at 12:22:12 PM
- In order: 1997 PSU, 2023 Alabama, 2022 OSU. Felt Michigan had a better than 50% chance of a title after each of these games. Went 2-1 on that feeling. * - By plug September 11, 2026 at 12:15:18 PM
  - 1997 over PSU is a great call. I was a Jr. in HS, and my god, was that a satisfying beat down of a team many thought to be a juggernaut* - By ThWard September 11, 2026 at 01:09:03 PM
- I'll say 2023 OSU. That game was effectively worth 3 games in the eyes of fans because of the signgate nonsense, made it even more important to win* - By Frigz September 11, 2026 at 12:14:53 PM
- 21 OSU. Michigan dominated. Bama Rose Bowl was important but terrifying. 21 OSU was like holy shit they’re doing this * - By Nikos September 11, 2026 at 12:11:52 PM
- '97 PSU, '22 OSU, '23 National Championship* - By Dunder September 11, 2026 at 11:59:39 AM
  - ‘22 OSU is underrated. Road game, showed ‘21 wasn’t a fluke. That was a major statement win. * - By plug September 11, 2026 at 12:13:16 PM
    - That would be my top pick to squash the "well, they finally got one but have to come to the shoe this year" vibes.* - By LewisBullox September 11, 2026 at 12:18:26 PM
- Rose Bowl win over Alabama, win @ OSU in 2022, win @ PSU in 2023 - By brick September 11, 2026 at 11:56:12 AM
- 2021 OSU will almost surely never be topped for me. I literally wept, and I still can’t watch highlights without tearing up a bit*** - By Craig September 11, 2026 at 11:54:12 AM
  - Others from the 20th Century worth mentioning… - By Craig September 11, 2026 at 12:02:01 PM

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