Buckeyes With a Shot at Redemption

Last season, Penn State ended all hopes that Ohio State of winning the Big 10 when they defeated the Buckeyes 13-6 in the Shoe' in a defensive battle full of 3 and outs and field goal attempts. This season, OSU has a chance to return the favor, and put themselves in a position to win the Big 10.

OSU (7-2, 4-1) travels out to State College, PA to face #11 Penn State (8-1, 4-1) in a matchup that will not determine who will win the Big 10, but the loser can pretty much eliminate themselves from the 3 way race between OSU, PSU and Iowa.

Everybody in college football remembers Terrelle Pryor's fumble last season against Penn State. The Buckeyes were driving late in the 3rd quarter, up 6-3. On a 3rd and 1 near midfield, Jim Tressel called a quarterback sneak. Instead of diving up the middle, Pryor bounced it outside, and for a second, it looked like he could go the distance. However, Pryor fumbled, Penn State took over, and put the ball in the endzone minutes later. Penn State win on to win the game, the Big 10, and a trip to the Rose Bowl.

In order for Ohio State to have a chance to defeat the Nittany Lions on the road, Terrelle Pryor and the offense are going to have to make some plays and put the ball in the endzone.. Sure, the offense has looked good and put up some points the past few weeks, but who cares when it is against Minnesota and New Mexico State. This is Ohio State, and the coaches, fanbase and players should not feel good about themselves by beating up on lesser opponents. Its time for the OSU offense to show up in a big time game, and a game on the road against rival #11 Penn State is the perfect oppurtunity.

The Buckeyes are going to have to control the line of scrimmage for the offense to have any chance to put up points. Penn State has one of the best front sevens in the country and the way the Bucks offensive line plays could dictate the game. When given time, Terrelle Pryor has proved to be dangerous as both a passer and a runner, when not, well, ask Purdue. If the line can give TP time, OSU has a great chance to win. If not, OSU's chances of winning the Big 10 are pretty much over.