Before the Buckeyes and Wolverines go to battle on the field, former players from both sides are putting their differences aside and coming together for more than just football this Thursday.

The upcoming game at the shoe this weekend could be a big battle for the Buckeyes, but a few players are fighting something else right now—the flu.

Sunday was the first day of training camp for Ohio State Football players and three players who were expected to start were not there. 

The 18th-ranked Illini placed three players in double figures, led by Mike Davis’ 22 points, and shot 58 percent from the field in a 70-68 victory over Ohio State on Sunday.

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.

Wide receiver Brian Hartline announced Wednesday that he will enter his name into the 2009 NFL draft.

Ohio State defensive back Kurt Coleman announced Wednesday that he will stay at OSU for his senior year, forgoing the NFL draft.

Freshman Terrelle Pryor is the starting quarterback for Ohio State in the Fiesta Bowl. Yet he isn’t talking, at least for now.

The Texas Longhorns came to the desert determined not to let disappointment ruin a good season.

Jantel Lavender had 15 points and nine rebounds to lead Ohio State to a 68-59 win over Northwestern on Wednesday.

West Virginia coach Bob Huggins tried to downplay how much beating Ohio State meant to him.

B.J. Mullens got the most playing time of his brief career, scored 19 points to lead No. 15 Ohio State past UNC-Asheville 83-59 on Monday night.

Evan Turner helped No. 17 Ohio State muddle through its anxiety over losing captain David Lighty.

The Buckeyes were able to hold on for an 81-68 victory that kept them undefeated on the season.

It’s Beat Michigan week at Ohio State and hundreds of thousands of Buckeye fans will pour into the campus area this weekend.