Saturday, November 10
The recent strong play of running back Chris "Beanie" Wells is the subject of a story by the Columbus Dispatch.
Rob Oller of the Dispatch has a column on OSU backups who will get a chance to be in the spotlight on Senior Day. The Dayton Daily News and Cleveland Plain Dealer have a similar stories.
The Akron Beacon Journal has a story on the Buckeyes wanting to stay undefeated heading into Michigan week.
The Dispatch has a story on "token" rivalries as the Buckeyes and Fighting Illini get set to play for the Illibuck.
The Dayton Daily News has a preview/prediction for today's game. The DDN also has a notebook on things to watch for during the game.
The Dispatch has an OSU football notebook, as does the Dayton Daily News and Lima News. The Dispatch also has a notebook on which team has an advantage in different situations.
The Dispatch has a story on "The Play," which helped get former OSU head coach Earle Bruce fired and created a lot of chaos prior to the 1987 Michigan game. The Dispatch also has a story on how the Buckeyes must not look ahead to the Wolverines. The Dayton Daily News and Mansfield News Journal have similar stories.
The Dayton Daily News has a Q&A article with walk-on receiver Brent Ullery.
The Lorain Morning Journal has a story on how OSU's success has not surprised the Buckeyes.
The Lima News has a story on how the Buckeyes want to end 2007 with two more wins.
The Dispatch has an OSU men's basketball notebook. The Dispatch also has a notebook on other OSU sports.
The Dispatch has a story on OSU getting support in its appeal of a court ruling in the Jim O'Brien case.
About Illinois
The Chicago Sun-Times has a story on Illinois getting a chance against No. 1 Ohio State. The Chicago Tribune and State Journal-Register of Springfield, Ill., have a similar stories.
The Dispatch has a story on how Juice Williams has improved after being benched earlier in the season. The Dispatch also has a note on its "Play of the Week," Illinois' quarterback keeper and a story on running back Rashard Mendenhall.
The Dayton Daily News has a notebook on the Illini.
The Toledo Blade has a story on how Illinois' versatile offense will pose a threat to the Buckeyes.