Saturday, October 4
The Buckeyes face their first road Big Ten challenge of the season tonight at Wisconsin, and the Columbus Dispatch has their pregame coverage on its BuckeyeXtra page.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer has a feature story on linebacker James Laurinaitis, as well as a column on Laurinaitis by the PD's Bill Livingston. The Plain Dealer also has its four keys to the game and the possible development of freshman Jake Stoneburner into an OSU version of Wisconsin's Travis Beckum.
The Canton Repository has a story on how crucial tonight's game is for the Buckeyes, as well as a notebook previewing the game at Camp Randall Stadium.
The Lorain Morning Journal has a story on OSU grounding it's passing game.
The Toledo Blade has a story on how it's back to the past when playing the Badgers.
Jon Spencer of the Mansfield News Journal has a column on how a win at Wisconsin would get Ohio State back on track. Jim Naveau of the Lima News has a column on the physical conditioning of both OSU and UW.
The Associated Press (via the Dayton Daily News) has a story preview tonight's game, as well as an OSU notebook.
Scouting Wisconsin
The Wisconsin State Journal of Madison, Wis., has a story on what people think is going to happen in tonight's game.
The Capital Times of Madison, Wis., has a story on Wisconsin's "short-lived" recruiting of Terrelle Pryor.
The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel has a story on the angry Badgers wanting to put their loss to Michigan in the past. The Journal-Sentinel also has five things to watch for tonight.
Friday, October 3
Freshman quarterback Terrelle Pryor will go into a pressured environment this weekend when the Buckeyes travel to Wisconsin, and the Columbus Dispatch has a story on Pryor's first Big Ten road test. The Dispatch also has an OSU football notebook.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer has a story on Pryor and how he ranks among Big Ten QBs. The Plain Dealer also has an OSU football notebook, as well as blog notes on UW's Travis Beckum, the season so far for Malcolm Jenkins, freshman center Michael Brewster, and OSU preparing for UW tailback P.J. Hill.
The Lima News has a story on how there are not many sure things on OSU's offensive line.
The Toledo Blade has a story on Chris "Beanie" Wells and his gushing over Pryor.
The Associated Press (via the Mansfield News Journal) has a story on Ohio State preparing for an angry Wisconsin team.
Scouting Wisconsin
The Wisconsin State Journal of Madison, Wis., has a story on how big plays have doomed the Badgers defense. The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel has a similar story.
The Capital Times of Madison, Wis., has a feature story on UW linebacker Jonathan Casillas. The Times also has a story on how senior tight end Travis Beckum is expected to play, while junior tight end Garrett Graham may not be available.
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel also has an UW football notebook.
The Dispatch has a story on Ohio native Prince Moody.
The Plain Dealer has a story on the "Wisconsin Way" of power football.
Thursday, October 2
The Columbus Dispatch has a story on how Ohio State head coach Jim Tressel has made it clear that the best players will play. The Dispatch also has an OSU football notebook, as well as some notes on what people can expect if they make the trip to Wisconsin this weekend.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer has a story on the offensive line. The Plain Dealer also has a story on what Todd Boeckman's role will be Saturday, as well as a blog note on the Plain Dealer's account of what happened the last time Ohio State traveled to Wisconsin.
The Plain Dealer has a blog note on an autograph tale involving Chris "Beanie" Wells, as well as a note on whether the Buckeyes even need a passing game and a note on a funny comment from offensive line coach Jim Bollman on what his charges need to do.
The Lima News has a story on when Wells realized quarterback Terrelle Pryor was special.
The Lorain Morning Journal has a story on Wells' Heisman hopes even after his injury.
The Louisville Courier-Journal has a feature story on future Buckeye Jordan Whiting.
Rob Oller of the Dispatch has a column on how this season has been a special one so far for non-traditional powers like Duke, Northwestern and Vanderbilt.
The Toledo Blade has a note on Boeckman and his vital role.
The Capital Times of Madison, Wis., has a story on Columbus radio broadcaster Bruce Hooley.
Scouting Wisconsin
The Wisconsin State Journal of Madison, Wis., has a story on Wisconsin's receivers not wanting to drop the ball.
The Capital Times has a story on redshirt freshman tailback Jon Clay.
The Dispatch has a story on UW tight end Garrett Graham and H-back Travis Beckum.
Wednesday, October 1
The Buckeyes are going to a hostile environment this weekend at Wisconsin, and the Columbus Dispatch, Cleveland Plain Dealer, Lorain Morning Journal and The Associated Press (via the Mansfield News Journal) have stories on how the OSU players are being warned about how tough it is to play at Camp Randall Stadium.
The Dispatch also has an OSU football notebook, and a story on Tressel looking forward to a return to Madison.
The Plain Dealer has a story on the continuing offensive line battles for the Buckeyes, as well as a story on Chris "Beanie" Wells reviving his bid for the Heisman, a note on Mark Johnson leaving the team and a story on Jim Tressel's reaction to Wells' leap over a Minnesota defender last weekend.
Quarterback Terrelle Pryor is the subject of a Canton Repository story.
The Mansfield News Journal has a story on senior receiver Brian Robsikie.
The Toledo Blade has a story on how victories at Camp Randall have meant big things for the Buckeyes.
The Lima News has a story on the Buckeyes hoping to continue their momentum at Wisconsin.
The Dayton Daily News has a short story on Pryor preparing for a road test.
The Lorain Morning Journal has an OSU football notebook, as well as a mailbag by beat writer Jason Lloyd.
Scouting Wisconsin
The Capital Times of Madison, Wis., has a story looking back at the 2003 upset of the Buckeyes at Camp Randall. The Times also has a story how visiting fans, Madison residents and police are on edge because the Badgers will have back-to-back home night games, as well as a story on offensive linemen Kraig Urbik and Eric Vanden.
The Wisconsin State Journal has a story on the Badgers facing the challenge of slowing Wells and Pryor.
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel has a story on Travis Beckum, as well as a story on redshirt freshman tailback John Clay.
Tuesday, September 30
The new NCAA clock rules have made comebacks more difficult, and the Columbus Dispatch has a story on the subject. The Dispatch also has a story on what college football recruiters are looking for.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer has a story comparing the hype surrounding OSU quarterback Terrelle Pryor to that of NBA star LeBron James. Doug Lesmeries of the Plain Dealer also has his weekly "Hey, Doug!" mailbag, as well as blog notes on his Fake SEC-Big Ten Challenge, the secrecy surrounding the injury of Chris "Beanie" Wells, the perception of OSU football and the newly released depth chart.
Receiver Brian Robiskie is the subject of a Mansfield News Journal story.
The Lima News has a story on the Buckeyes and the Badgers both having something to prove this weekend.
The Toledo Blade has a story on the Buckeyes preparing to go to a hostile Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday.
The Canton Repository has an OSU football notebook.
The Associated Press (via the Dayton Daily News) has a story on the Buckeyes still having respect for the wounded Badgers.
The Dayton Daily News has a feature story on former Buckeye Anthony Gonzalez.
Scouting Wisconsin
The Capital Times of Madison, Wis., has a story on how UW's loss to Michigan still looms over the team. The Times also has a story on Badgers head coach Bret Bielema answering questions on why redshirt freshman tailback John Clay did not play more in the loss.
The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel has a story on how the next two games for the Badgers will determine the fact of their season.
The Dispatch has a story on the Badgers putting the loss to Michigan in the past.
Monday, September 29
The Buckeyes moved up to No. 12 in the latest coaches poll, and the Cleveland Plain Dealer has the details. The Plain Dealer also has a story on whether any BCS conference team can get through the season unbeaten, as well as a look ahead to next week.
The Columbus Dispatch has an OSU Insider notebook, as well as a look at how former Buckeyes and other central Ohioans fared in the NFL on Sunday.
The Canton Repository has a story on the Buckeyes new offensive identity.
Jon Spencer of the Mansfield News Journal has a column on the tests awaiting Terrelle Pryor.
Jason Lloyd of the Lorain Morning Journal has a column on Ohio State staying in the national spotlight.
Scouting Wisconsin
Mike Lucas of the Capital Times of Madison, Wis., has a column looking back at a tough loss for Bucky.
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel has a story on how dropped passes helped doom the Badgers at Michigan.
Sunday, September 28
Behind solid efforts from quarterback Terrelle Pryor and Chris "Beanie" Wells, the Buckeyes opened the Big Ten season with a victory over visiting Minnesota. The Columbus Dispatch, Cleveland Plain Dealer, Akron Beacon Journal, Canton Repository, Toledo Blade, Lima News and The Associated Press (via the Dayton Daily News) have game recaps.
The Dispatch has its usual weekly postgame stuff, including The Bottom Line, Scarlet & Gray Matter, Six Points and Opposite Sideline notebook. The Dispatch also has sidebar stories on Pryor and OSU's defensive ends, as well as an OSU football notebook.
Doug Lesmerises of the Plain Dealer has a diary from the game. Bill Livingston of the Plain Dealer has a column on the potential of Pryor. Lesmerises, Livingston and Mary Schmitt Boyer also have a notebook on what they will remember from the game.
The Mansfield News Journal has a story on OSU's improving pass rush. Jon Spencer of the News Journal also has a column on Wells and Pryor.
Jim Naveau of the Lima News also has a column on the Wells and Pryor duo.
The Canton Repository has an OSU football notebook, as does the Mansfield News Journal.
Bob Hunter of the Dispatch has a column on Wells' comeback. Ray Stein of the Dispatch has his weekly mailbag.
Scouting Wisconsin
The Badgers suffered an epic collapse Saturday afternoon. Wisconsin lost a 19-0 lead and fell 27-25 at Michigan, and the Wisconsin State Journal of Madison, Wis., and Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel have game stories.
Tom Oates of the State Journal has a column on how the Badgers have no one to blame but themselves. Jim Polzin of the Capital Times of Madison, Wis., has a column on how the loss will hurt the Badgers for a long time.