OSU Preview:  With Rose Bowl on the line, Buckeyes keep focus on Hawkeyes
by Ashleigh Ignelzi, Columbus Wired
The last leg of the OSU schedule isn’t a walk in the park. With PSU out of the way now, the Buckeyes gear up to face the Iowa Hawkeyes in the Shoe. The Hawkeyes have proved their concrete power in the Big Ten and on a National level. This Saturday in Ohio Stadium, there is a lot on the line; not only the Big Ten Championship but, a trip to the Rose Bowl for the winner of this weekend’s game...Read More

OSU Preview:  Fierce road game ahead for the Buckeyes
By, Ashleigh Ignelzi, Columbus Wired
Columbus, OH- After Saturday’s romping over New Mexico State, its back to ridged preparation for the Buckeyes as they get ready to face the Penn State Nittany Lions this Saturday in Beaver Stadium. Penn State is currently 8-1 with their lone loss coming from the undefeated dominating Iowa Hawkeyes...more

Can the Ohio State offense catch the rhythm bug?
By Ashleigh Ignelzi, Columbus Wired
“Football is a game of pressure,” said Coach Tressel during his weekly press conference. If that’s the case the Ohio State offense should be feeling plenty of it. The pressure is on for the OSU- O, whether it be during practice, from the watchful eye of the media, or when the Buckeyes face the Purdue Boilermakers on Saturday, is one that will need to be made if the Buckeyes’ want to be competitive on a big stage. ..more

OSU Football:  Buckeyes romp New Mexico State, 45-0
by Justin Boggs, Columbus Wired, Photos by Tom Theodore
There was no let down in Ohio Stadium on Saturday as Ohio State, who was favored to win by 44 points, beat the spread and the New Mexico State Aggies by a score of 45-0. Ohio State improves to 7-2 for the season. New Mexico State drops to 3-6.  The Aggies’ offense ranks last in Division-1 FBS with an average of 254.3 yard per game. They only managed to post 54 yards against a stifling Buckeyes’ defense. The Aggies also did not get a first down in the final 40 minutes of the game....more

Ohio State 30, Illinois 0 (9/26/09)
The Ohio State Buckeye defense pitched its second shutout in a row, holding the Illinois offense to a total of 170 yards.  The offense meanwhile, employed a heavy running game with 2 TD's from Daniel "Boom" Herron and three field goals.  Tyrelle Pryor also threw for a TD late in the game.

Ohio State Football Award Winners against Toledo recognized
Linebacker Ross Homan was the Buckeyes’ defensive player of the week, with six tackles and a fumble recovery. Punter Ben Buchanan was the player of the week on the special units. Wide receiver Dane Sanzenbacher, with five catches for 126 yards and two scores, was the offensive player of the week.  Scout team champions were: Offense: Chris Fields; Defense: Jordan Whiting; Special Units: Tony Harlamert.  The “Attack Force” award went to defensive lineman Cameron Heyward. Bryant Browning was the Jim Parker lineman of the week. The Jack Tatum Big Hit of the week was not awarded.

Late rally by USC upends Ohio State 18-15 (9/12/09)
By Dave Seaman, Columbus Wired, Photos by Tom Theodore (Columbus Wired)
It was a similar script for Ohio State in recent high-profile games—hold a late lead and watch it disappear.  No. 3 Southern California put together a 14-play, 86-yard drive late in the fourth quarter to beat the seventh-ranked Buckeyes 18-15 in front of a record 106,033 at Ohio Stadium. It’s the sixth straight loss for Ohio State against top-five teams...more

“Big Stage” talk won’t hinder Bucks ability to focus.
By Ashleigh Ignelzi, Columbus Wired
Columbus, OH- It’s like clock work, every Tuesday Coach Jim Tressel gives his weekly press conference. He quietly, but unannounced and unassumingly, walks in the room as if he was not the big man on campus. Every time they have faced an opponent of national standing, just as repetitive as the hands ticking on a clock, so are the questions about the Buckeye’s performance and competition, but most importantly, can they win on the big stage?...read more

OHIO STATE vs. NAVY
9/5/09 - (Columbus, Oh) -- Bucks squeak by Navy 31-27 in season opener
By Dave Seaman, Columbus Wired, Photos by Tom Theodore (Columbus Wired)
The cardiac kids are back. With a 15-point lead and six minutes remaining, No. 6 Ohio State had to pull off a miracle defensive play with two-minutes remaining to defeat Navy, 31-27, in front of 105,092 (the largest home opening day attendance) in Ohio Stadium...read more

View Jim Tressel's post-game press conference  --  Click here for photo gallery

Coach Tressel met with the media during his weekly luncheon.  He talked about the upcoming season opener against Navy, who will be making the squad this year and more news.  Click here to view the press conference. 

Ohio State Names 2009 Football Captains  August 28, 2009
Coleman, Spitler, Worthington elected by team.  Seniors Kurt Coleman, Austin Spitler and Doug Worthington were elected as 2009 captains of the Ohio State football team, as announced to the squad today.  An offensive game captain will be selected each week.

8/10/09 - The Ohio State football team will hold an open practice in Ohio Stadium on Monday evening, August 24. Admission is free to the public.  Gates will open at 6:30 p.m. for admission to the stadium, with the 2009 Buckeyes expected to arrive at 7:15 for their preseason practice under the lights beginning at approximately 7:30 p.m. There will not be an autograph session prior to practice.  Admission is free to the public. For the most convenient free parking, fans should park in the lots adjacent to St. John Arena and the Schottenstein Center.

8/9/09 - The Guaranty Bank SMU Athletic Forum announced today candidates for the 2009 Doak Walker Award. The candidates include Ohio State sophomore Dan  ' Boom' Herron. The award is presented annually to the nation’s top college running back. The field of candidates includes the nation’s leading returning rusher, MiQuale Lewis, from Ball State. Other candidates include the leading returning rushers from the Pac 10 (Jahvid Best, California, Berkley); the Big 12 (Kendal Hunter, Oklahoma State) and the ACC (Jonathan Dwyer, Georgia Tech). Athletes are chosen by the school.

8/9/09 - Coleman on Thorpe Award watch list.  The 2009 Jim Thorpe Award preseason “watch list” announced today includes 31 of the nation’s best defensive backs as the leading candidates for this year’s trophy. The Thorpe Award is one of college football’s most sought after and prestigious awards. It is named after history’s greatest all-around athlete, a man who excelled as a running back, passer and kicker on offense, but also was an awesome defensive back. The Jim Thorpe Award “watch list” is determined by analysis of the pre-season All-American teams listed in at least six pre-season college football annual magazines.