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The thrill of witnessing playoff games held in the brutal chill of northern climates was a refreshing change to the typically warm settings we've come to expect. Fans of Big Ten teams, often relegated to southern opponents come championship time, reveled in showcasing their ability to endure the cold conditions and thrive. It was, in essence, a proof point that mental toughness could meet physical endurance in the fight for playoff supremacy.