By: MArk Snyder (freep.com) -- Though Ohio State quarterback Braxton Miller is only a freshman, Michigan coach Brady Hoke already respects his talent. “He, obviously, presents a lot of problems because of being a dual-threat quarterback,” Hoke said during today’s Big Ten teleconference. “How well he is with the ball in his hands, he drops back and runs it or runs the draw scheme or speed option or whatever decision his instinct helps him make. He’s difficult to defend, and I think he’s ... Read More

By Thomas Bradley (TheLantern.com) -- With a high-powered running offense led by junior quarterback Denard Robinson awaiting Ohio State in Ann Arbor, Mich., the Buckeyes will lose to Michigan for the first time since Nov. 22, 2003. After a game that was predicted to be a defensive struggle against Penn State on Saturday, the scoring was high and the defense was almost non-existent in the first half. OSU allowed 20 points in the first half to a PSU squad that, ... Read More

By: AP via TheRepublic.com -- Columbus, OH -- During a question-and-answer period with an Ohio State player the week before last, a young reporter asked if it inspired the Buckeyes to be so close to being "in the driver's seat" in the Big Ten's Leaders Division. Well, now the Buckeyes — never actually in the driver's seat after an 0-2 start in conference play — are sitting in the third row of a sputtering minivan, facing backward. The 26-23 ... Read More

By: Brent Yarina (BTN.com) -- Every week during the football season, Brent Yarina posts his latest Big Ten Power Rankings. As for the power rankings, they are not meant to mimic the Big Ten standings. What fun would that be? They aren’t scientific, either. They’re simply Brent’s thoughts on where each Big Ten team stands after its latest game and entering its next contest. Agree? Disagree? Tweet @BTNBrentYarina. 1. Wisconsin (8-2, 4-2) – Star center Peter Konz’s foot ... Read More

From: AP via CirclevilleHerald.com --  COLUMBUS — Ohio State embraces being one-dimensional. The Buckeyes run, run and run some more — and have found success doing it. Over their last three games, they’ve run the ball 155 times for 825 yards — an average of 275 yards a game — and not so coincidentally have won all three. By contrast, over that same span, they’ve passed just 27 times, completing 13 throws for 161 yards — a mere 54 per game. “People know we’re going ... Read More

By Sayre Bedinger (SBNation.com) -- ESPN Big Ten blogger Adam Rittenberg already thinks the Ohio State Buckeyes are a top 25 team in the country, and they are receiving votes in both the coaches polls and AP polls, so it’s only a matter of time before it actually happens. With a win this weekend against a struggling Purdue squad, Ohio State could be back in the top 25, something fans and critics probably never saw coming. Purdue gave Penn ... Read More

By: AP via DaytonDailyNews.com -- COLUMBUS — Ohio State embraces being one-dimensional. The Buckeyes run, run and run some more — and have found success doing it. Over their last three games, they’ve run the ball 155 times for 825 yards — an average of 275 yards a game — and not so coincidentally have won all three. By contrast, over that same span, they’ve passed just 27 times, completing 13 throws for 161 yards — a mere 54 per ... Read More

By Michael Mill (BleacherReport.com) -- There are many teams in the college football world that got off to slow starts in the 2011 college football seasons. Some completely fell off the grid, but others have rebounded and are currently fighting for a spot in the Top 25 rankings. Here are three teams still outside the Top 25 that will burst into the rankings before the season ends.   Ohio State Buckeyes The Ohio State Buckeyes had one of the most disappointing offseasons in all of college football. The ... Read More

From: jconline.com -- The kickoff time for Nov. 12 Ohio State at Purdue football game won't be announced until Monday, Nov. 7, the Big Ten announced today. ESPN/ABC is exercising one of its six-day selection rights. Other games being held by the network are Michigan State at Iowa, Michigan at Illinois, Wisconsin at Minnesota and Nebraska at Penn State. Two of the five games will be broadcast by ESPN, ESPN2, or possibly ESPNU, at noon. One of the ... Read More

By:  Adam Rittenberg (ESPN.com) -- COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Another week, another Saturday night thriller and for the Wisconsin Badgers, another deflating loss. No Hail Mary heartbreak this time, but Ohio State freshman quarterback Braxton Miller spoiled the Badgers' furious comeback with a 40-yard touchdown pass to Devin Smith with 20 seconds remaining. Miller, who completed one pass all game Oct. 15 against Illinois, rolled to his right and released the ball just before crossing the line of scrimmage. Wisconsin's defense left Smith ... Read More