Someone help me figure this coaching Decision

[Flipper]

Ohio State scores a TD with 1:37 left in the game to go up by 4; 23-19 conversion pending. Why would the coach go for two and risk a runback for two the other way when they still need a TD to beat you?

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Phil

[thesandman]

Because if Mich State scores and misses the point after, the game would be tied.

[Flipper]

Sandman

Thanks for the response but I still think the risk is still greater than the reward. If the guy picks up that fumble and runs it back score is 23-21 and MSU just needs a Field goal in 1:37 to win the game. Do you actually think the coach said lets go for two just in case they miss the extra point?

[littlebear]

The odds of a missed extra point are MUCH higher than a fumble return of a two point conversion attempt. Odds are also great that it won't be a factor either way...

[maxell]

I agree with you Flipper. Why go for the two, when a td will still beat you? You risk the runback for two points and then have to protect against a game winning field goal.