Different perspectives on the final shot...Akron's Enrique Freeman (foreground) looks on as Ohio State's Zed Key celebrates his game-winning shot at the buzzer in Tuesday's Buckeye thrilling opener at Value City Arena. Bruce Hooley writes the story for Press Pros.
Year Five of the Chris Holtmann regime starts with a scheduling favor to an old friend and a challenging non-conference schedule aimed at getting the 17th-ranked Buckeyes ready for a rigorous Big Ten. Bruce Hooley writes for Tuesday's Press Pros.
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.
