Ohio State defensive back Lathan Ransom, right, interferes with Michigan receiver Cornelius Johnson during the second half of their Nov. 26 game. Despite Michigan’s victory that day, both have ended up as semifinalists in the College Football Playoff this weekend – Ohio State facing Georgia and Michigan taking on Texas Christian. (JAY LAPRETE/AP PHOTO)
BY JACOB BENGE The Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio — J.T. Tuimoloau stood in front of the Buckeyes before practice the week after Ohio State’s second…