The Buckeyes had five sacks, three other tackles for losses and an interception, and their place-kicker converted four field goals, the last one a 46-yarder that sealed the victory over stubborn Nebraska.
In his news conference head coach Ryan Day said the first playoff rankings are great for building fan interest, but that this is the time of the season to avoid slip-ups and to play championship football. Mark Znidar writes for Press Pros.
The Buckeyes were penalized 10 times, lost a fumble and gave up 361 yards passing. But the defense made some stops in the fourth quarter and Noah Ruggles kicked four field goals to top Penn State in a breath-taker. Read Mark Znidar.
It's time for Ohio State's annual foray into Alternate Uniform Land, that place where the Buckeyes go to be distinctive, edgy and avante garde by doing the same thing as virtually every other program screaming for attention (PressPros Feature Photos by Sonny Fulks).
