September 11, 2009
USC’s Barkley Getting Freshman Test At Ohio State
He realizes the week’s big festivities await him in Ohio, where the freshman quarterback will lead No. 3 USC against eighth-ranked Ohio State on Saturday - and Barkley doesn’t mind that none of those 100,000-plus fans will be singing or bringing him cake.
September 10, 2009
Southern Cal Clique In Southern Ohio
Yeah, sure, Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer expects to start the season opener Sunday against the Denver Broncos. Ho-hum. What about that other game this weekend, the one the whole state of Ohio is talking about?
What It’s Like Before An Ohio State Game
K Aaron Pettrey gives us a glimpse inside the locker room just moments before the Buckeyes take the field.
USC-Ohio St Share Spotlight With ND-Michigan
The Southern California-Ohio State game will have to share the spotlight Saturday with an old and storied rivalry being played just to the north that became far more interesting after the first week of the season.
Numbers Point Both Ways On USC-OSU Showdown
Ohio State is a lock to beat Southern California on Saturday - or to get humiliated again - depending on which stat you choose.
Buckeyes Will Pressure Barkley - If They Can
To win this time around, Ohio State wants USC freshman Matt Barkley to spend some time on the ground.
September 09, 2009
Buckeyes Aware Of Reputation As Big-Game Failures
It seems every blog, Twitter account and Web page that deals with college football has some disparaging comments about the Ohio State football team’s woeful performance on the national stage the past three years.
Tressel Lauds Pryor’s Compassion
Coach Jim Tressel said a couple things Tuesday when asked about QB Terrelle Pryor’s homage to Michael Vick.
September 08, 2009
Buckeyes Move Down In AP Top 25
The Buckeyes drop in the first regular-season Top 25 poll. Find out how many spots they dropped.
USC C O’Dowd Practices, Eager To Play Vs. Ohio St.
Center Kristofer O’Dowd expects to play for No. 4 Southern California in its game at No. 6 Ohio State on Saturday.
Buckeyes Need To Run Ball Better
Several Ohio State O-linemen were asked last week what the one thing was they knew they could do on offense. Every one quickly and emphatically said, “Run the ball.“
September 07, 2009
Pryor Wears ‘Vick’ Tribute In Eyeblack
Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor wore his support for Michael Vick on his face.
Buckeyes Say They Didn’t Overlook Navy
Terrelle Pryor surveyed the landscape of Ohio State’s close win over Navy and stated the obvious.
September 05, 2009
TRANSCRIPT: Tressel’s Post-Game News Conference
Below is the full transcript of the news conference following the Buckeyes’ 31-27 win over Navy Saturday.
Buckeyes Hold On For Victory Over Navy
The Buckeyes struggled a bit, but hung on for a victory in the season opener, beating Navy 31-27
