From: ClevelandLeader.com — The Ohio State Buckeyes have been inserted as a 7 point underdog in their battle with USC on Saturday. The clash of the two college football titans will be played at Ohio Stadium and will be aired at 8:05 on ESPN.

OSU is coming off a pedestrian performance against Navy which saw them blow a double digit lead late in the in the game and hold off the Midshipman for a 4 point win. Southern Cal looked sharp demolishing San Jose State 56-3 in their tune up for the big game this week at the Horseshoe.

Jim Tressel’s men are looking to avenge an embarrassing defeat at the hands of the Trojans last year which ended in a 35-3 defeat.