Purdue coach Matt Painter wasn’t mystified that his team lost to Ohio State, 80-72 in overtime on Tuesday night.

Coach Jim Tressel turns another batch of blue-chippers into Buckeyes, putting together a class that rated among the best in the nation Wednesday.

Some Buckeyes fans are no longer convinced that Jim Tressel is all that fearsome.

Ohio State offensive lineman Alex Boone has been arrested after being subdued with a Taser during an alleged drunken tirade.

The Ohio State University has the largest athletic department in the nation, supporting 36 scholarship sports, with an annual budget of approximately $115 million. Now, officials are looking at an approximate shortfall of $300,000 to $500,000.

It wasn’t pretty - except to Ohio State coach Jim Foster.

Monday offensive tackle Marcus Hall announced he’ll sign Wednesday with Ohio State, becoming the 26th prospect to commit to the Buckeyes in the 2009 football recruiting class.

For 30 minutes Thursday, Michigan thought they had a shot at upsetting No. 15 Ohio State.

Evan Turner scored 14 of his 22 points as Ohio State built an 18-point first-half lead and the Buckeyes hung on to beat Michigan 72-54 on Wednesday.

The Spartans dominated the boards on Sunday to beat Ohio State 78-67.

Ohio State’s defense dominated the first half, then the 19th-ranked Buckeyes held on to beat Purdue 71-60 on Sunday and move into sole possession of first place in the Big Ten.

Last year Jantel Lavender was the Big Ten’s player and freshman of the year - the first time anyone has ever won both awards in the same season.

Ohio State seniors Marcus Freeman and Brian Robiskie will showcase their talent for nearly 500 NFL coaches and staff members at the 2009 Senior Bowl.

When Ohio State was stopping 7-foot-1 center Mike Tisdale early in the game, Illinois coach Bruce Weber pulled him.

Ohio State’s youthful regulars grew up a little Saturday night, just in time to help the Buckeyes upset their Big Ten rivals.