From: OhioStateBuckeyes.com -- COLUMBUS, Ohio - The No. 6 Ohio State Buckeyes hosted the U.S. Naval Academy for the first time in 78 years to open the 2009 season, with the Buckeyes coming out of the hard-fought game with a 31-27 win before an opening game record crowd of 105,092 in Ohio Stadium. Navy, which had trailed by as many as 13, drew to within two points with 2:23 remaining in the fourth quarter on a 24-yard touchdown run following an interception. ... Read More

By: Kevin O'Connell (BleacherReport.com) -- I'll be honest; I wasn't all that surprised to see Ohio State struggle against the triple of option of Navy. Navy's offense has been prolific on the ground ever since Paul Johnson installed his triple option attack several years ago. Johnson is gone, but the option has been carried forward by Ken Niamatololo and it is still a difficult offense to prepare for. To struggle to stop Navy's run offense could have been expected, but to struggle to score ... Read More

By: Jodie Valade (Cleveland Plain Dealer) -- Like the first time with anything, there were good moments and bad moments. But in their season opener, mostly the Buckeyes were just happy to breathe a sigh of relief. There were times in Ohio State's 31-27 victory over Navy on Saturday, when the Buckeyes looked pretty slick. Like when sophomore quarterback Terrelle Pryor showed off his athleticism and some savvy decisions on his way to passing for a touchdown and rushing for another, completing 14-of-21 passes for ... Read More

From: SportsIllustrated (SI.com) -- COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- Ray Small, a kick returner and wide receiver for No. 6 Ohio State, will probably not play in the Buckeyes' season opener on Saturday against Navy. Small, a senior who has frequently been in coach Jim Tressel's doghouse, was sick and in bed on Friday night. Ohio State spokesperson Shelly Poe sent a text message to The Associated Press to say Small was not likely to play against the Midshipmen. There had been rampant speculation on the ... Read More

By: BILL WAGNER (HometownaAnnapolis.com) -- With his trademark sweater vest and wire-rimmed glasses, Jim Tressel looks more like a college professor than a college football coach. In an era when others in the profession are flamboyant and loom large over the program they direct, Tressel is understated and unpretentious. The phrase "substance over style" has been used often to describe Tressel. Tressel has enjoyed tremendous success since taking over as head coach at Ohio State in 2001. The Ohio native has earned the respect and ... Read More

By: Russell Wight (BleacherReport.com) -- College football returns to Ohio Stadium tomorrow as the Buckeyes host the Midshipmen of Navy. The game will mark the 120th season of Ohio State football. What should people expect from the Ohio State offense? There is no doubting the fact that Terrelle Pryor is a great athlete and has the ability to run with the football. There will be plays specifically designed for Pryor to keep the ball. The Buckeyes would be foolish not to utilize his talents. However, if ... Read More

By: RUSTY MILLER (AP via DaytonDailyNews.com) -- COLUMBUS, Ohio — Jim Tressel has always wanted to see an Army-Navy game. "That's on my sports 'bucket list' to someday see that game," he said. "I've never been to it, but I've heard it's breathtaking." Seeing the Midshipmen shift gears on that lethal running attack against Army in a stadium full of dress uniforms is one thing. Tressel has no desire to see Navy put on a show on Saturday when they take on his sixth-ranked ... Read More

By: Doug Lesmerises (Cleveland Plain Dealer) -- Navy is having a walkthrough at Ohio Stadium this afternoon, which will give a taste of the Horseshoe to the seven Midshipmen football players who are coming back home for the game. NCAA regulations allow the service academies an unlimited number of roster spots, so there is even more competition to make the travel roster at a place like Navy. Ohio State had 105 plays on its roster for the start of fall camp, the number set ... Read More

By: Tim Bielik (BleacherReport.com) -- After eight long months since the Buckeyes' loss to the Texas Longhorns in the Fiesta Bowl, it is finally time for their 2009 season to begin. Their opening opponent is no pushover in the Navy Midshipmen, a team which has led the nation in rushing each of the past four seasons. In Annapolis, there are usually two constants: a heavy running game, and plenty of upperclassmen in the starting lineup. 2009 is no different, with 19 of the 22 starters ... Read More

From: USAToday.com -- John Glenn has lived an amazing life during his 88 years on the earth (and in space). In addition to flying planes in World War II and serving four terms as a senator from Ohio, Glenn was the first American to orbit the Earth. Now he has the right stuff to dot the "i" with the Ohio State marching band before the Buckeyes play Navy this Saturday. Glenn will be joined by his wife for the honor during halftime of ... Read More