Saturday, September 12
The Columbus Dispatch has a story on Ohio State head coach Jim Tressel as he prepares to lead the Buckeyes in a primetime showdown against USC.
What the Buckeyes do before taking the field is the subject of a Cleveland Plain Dealer story. The Plain Dealer also has an OSU notebook, as well as a note on what to watch for tonight and a blog entry on Ohio State playing on the verge of rage.
The Dispatch has a feature story on the "red hat guy," the official who determines TV timeouts, as well as a story on how Ohio State's offense may have an extra trick or two up its sleeve.
Bill Livingston of the Plain Dealer has a column on previous OSU-USC battles.
Rob Oller of the Dispatch thinks Ohio State's only shot is to let Terrelle Pryor run.
The Canton Repository asks if it's make or break for Ohio State tonight. The Repository also notes on tonight's game.
The Dispatch has more OSU-USC coverage on its Gameday+ page.
The Toledo Blade has a story on Ohio State hoping to keep USC's defense off balance.
The Mansfield News Journal has a story on tonight's quarterback battle.
Bob Baptist of the Dispatch has a blog entry from USC's walkthrough at the Horseshoe. Ken Gordon of the Dispatch also has some last minute notes as the Buckeyes and Trojans prepare to clash.
Baptist of the Dispatch also has a note OSU 2010 men's basketball recruit Jared Sullinger.
Friday, September 11
Brandon Saine is the subject of a Columbus Dispatch story as the junior returns from an injury-filled 2008. Fellow rusher Dan "Boom" Herron is the subject of a Lorain Morning Journal story.
The Los Angeles Times has a story on what Saturday's game means for Ohio State and the Big Ten.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer has a story on Ohio State's defensive line and the big challenge it faces this weekend.
The Los Angeles Daily News has a story on a pessimistic feel in Columbus.
The Mansfield News Journal has a story on one of the ways Jim Tressel attempted to motivate his players this week - by reading them a poem.
The Dispatch has a story on ways to avoid a long wait in traffic following Saturday's game.
Michael Rosenberg of SI.com has a story on how adversity has led to special moments by Terrelle Pryor in the past.
The Plain Dealer has an OSU notebook, as well as notes and video from Tressel's media availability on Thursday.
The Canton Repository has a story on OSU being a rare home underdog. The Repository also has an OSU notebook.
Tim May of the Dispatch has a blog note on Ray Small, as well as a clarification on a notebook he wrote this week.
The Detroit Free Press has a short note on some unlike support for Ohio State coming from Michigan and vise versa.
The Associated Press (via the Canton Repository) has a story on college football teams dealing with the H1N1 virus.
Kyle Nagel of the Dayton Daily News has some notes on the OSU-USC matchup.
Bob Baptist of the Dispatch has blog updates on Ohio State men's basketball recruiting and on former Buckeye Kosta Koufos.
Finally, Bob Hunter of the Dispatch has a column on the atmosphere at Ohio State possibly affecting young USC quarterback Matt Barkley on Saturday. Hunter also has his weekly Rumblings column.
Scouting USC
The Los Angeles Times has a story on USC running back Stafon Johnson.
The Los Angeles Daily News has a story on USC's challenge in stopping Pryor. The Daily News also has an USC notebook.
Mark Whicker of the Orange County Register has a column on USC receiver Brice Butler.
The Dispatch has a story on the Trojans' philosophy of trying to schedule major-conference opponents in its non-conference portion of its schedule.
The Toledo Blade has a story on USC's talented offensive line.
Thursday, September 10
Senior cornerback Andre Amos is the subject of a Columbus Dispatch feature story.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer has a feature story on Ohio State and USC and its dealings with NCAA scrutiny. The Plain Dealer also has a story on Lou Holtz's advice to the Buckeyes as well as a column by Bud Shaw on Terrelle Pryor.
The Dispatch and Plain Dealer both have OSU notebooks.
The Canton Repository has a story on how this weekend's game will be a battle of young quarterbacks.
Ken Gordon of the Dispatch has a blog entry on some notes from a media interview session with OSU offensive coordinator Jim Bollman and co-defensive coordinator Jim Heacock. Gordon also has a blog entry on Columbus getting a visit from the national-championship trophy this weekend.
The Associated Press (via the Dispatch) has a national college football notebook.
The Associated Press (via the Dayton Daily News) has a short note on the University of Toledo offering free T-shirts to those who will trade in OSU apparel.
Bob Baptist of the Dispatch has a blog entry on when the Ohio State men's basketball team will travel to Butler.
Finally, the Memphis Commercial Appeal has a story on Allen Iverson signing with the Memphis Grizzlies. The story references how it may affect former Buckeye Mike Conley Jr.
Scouting USC
The Los Angeles Times has a story on USC tailback Stafon Johnson as he adjusts to a non-starting role.
The Los Angeles Daily News has an USC notebook. The Daily News also has a Ramona Shelburne column on USC QB Matt Barkley.
The Dispatch has a story on USC's talented tailbacks.
The Dayton Daily News has a story on Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer that includes his thoughts on this weekend's OSU-USC game.
Wednesday, September 9
As Ohio State prepares for its big game against the University of Southern California this weekend, the Columbus Dispatch has a story on how some of the younger Buckeyes are noticing some negative vibes. The Dispatch also has an OSU football notebook, as well as a Bob Hunter column on Jim Tressel and his team not worrying about OSU's national reputation.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer has a story on how Saturday night's showdown will be a showcase of two young and talent quarterbacks in Terrelle Pryor and Matt Barkley. The Plain Dealer also has an OSU Insider notebook, led with a note on a possible change in the team's defensive starting lineup.
Bill Livingston of the Plain Dealer says the recent flap surrounding Pryor's support of Michael Vick on his eyeblack shows the sophomore is not ready to lead the Buckeyes. The Plain Dealer also has video of Tressel answering questions about the eyeblack.
Tom Archdeacon of the Dayton Daily News has a blog entry on the eyeblack controversy, and the Lorain Morning Journal has a story on Tressel standing by Pryor.
The Associated Press (via the Dayton Daily News) has a story on OSU big-game reputation, as does the Toledo Blade and Canton Repository.
The Orange Country Register has a feature story on Pryor.
The Canton Repository has an OSU football notebook.
The AP top 25 poll came out on Tuesday with OSU at No. 8. OSU beat writer Doug Lesmerises of the Plain Dealer has a blog entry on why he put three teams ahead of No. 1 Florida.
The Associated Press (via the Dispatch) has a national college football notebook.
Ohio State's lone men's basketball exhibition opponent is named in a blog entry by Bob Baptist of the Dispatch.
Former basketball Buckeye Daequan Cook is the subject of a Dayton Daily News story.
Former Ohio State quarterback Art Schlichter visited the Newark Rotary on Tuesday and the Newark Advocate has a story on his speech.
Scouting USC
The Dispatch has a feature story on Barkley. The Los Angeles Times and Los Angeles Daily News also have stories on Barkley as he prepares for his first road game.
Tuesday, September 8
Ohio State's continues problems in the red zone are the subject of a Columbus Dispatch story. The Dispatch also has a look back at the 1954 OSU-USC game, as well as a column on the national perception of this weekend's upcoming game by Michael Arace and a blog entry from Ken Gordon after he reviewed the OSU-Navy game tape.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer has a story on how short passes turned into long gains against Navy. Beat writer Doug Lesmerises of the Plain Dealer also has his Hey, Doug! OSU mailbag.
The Canton Repository and Lorain Morning Journal play up the revenge factor in a pair of stories.
The Mansfield News Journal has a story on how the Big Ten has another chance to silence critics this weekend.
Terrelle Pryor's 2008 experience against USC is the subject of a Toledo Blade story.
Scouting USC
The Los Angeles Times has a story on how Pryor could give the Trojans fits. The Times also has an USC notebook.
The Los Angeles Daily News also has a Trojans notebook.
According to a notebook by the Orange County Register All-Pac-10 center Kristofer O'Dowd has returned to practice and plans to play Saturday. Marcia C. Smith also has a column on fourth-year junior running back Allen Bradford, who has returned from a serious hip injury.
Monday, September 7
The options surrounding the use of Ohio State sophmore quarterback Terrelle Pryor is the subject of another Cleveland Plain Dealer story.
The Columbus Dispatch and Plain Dealer have OSU notebooks.
The Plain Dealer also has its first Heisman Watch, as well as its Wolverine Watch.
The Associated Press (via the Mansfield News Journal has a story on Archie Griffin as a pair of players shoot to join him as two-time Heisman winners.
Brandon Saine is the subject of a News-Herald story.
The Canton Repository has a story on the stiff challenege the Buckeyes face this weekend vs. USC. The Toledo Blade also has a story on the USC challenge, while Jon Spencer of the Mansfield News Journal has a column on how the Buckeyes will need to be a tight-knit group against the Trojans.
Marc Katz of the Dayton Daily News has a column on how the tough Navy game was good for Ohio State.
The Associated Press (via the Dispatch) has a national college football notebook. The Dispatch also has a national college football insider notebook.
Scouting USC
The Los Angeles Times has a story on freshman quarterback Matt Barkley as he prepares to play in a hostile environment.
The Los Angeles Daily News has a story on the Trojans making stoping Pryor a priority.
Sunday, September 6
It wasn't pretty, but it was a victory. Ohio State defeated the U.S. Naval Academy to open its 2009 season. The Columbus Dispatch and Cleveland Plain Dealer have plenty of OSU coverage on their respective Ohio State websites.
The Canton Repository, Lorain Morning Journal, Toledo Blade and The Associated Press (via the Mansfield News Journal) have game recaps.
The Canton Repository and Lorain Morning Journal have OSU football notebooks.
John Kampf of the Lorain Morning Journal has a column on Terrelle Pryor's lack of a finisher.
Jon Spencer of the Mansfield News Journal has his thoughts on the narrow victory.
Tom Archdeacon of the Dayton Daily News has a story on Brandon Saine, as well as some notes on the game on his blog. Brian Kollars of the DDN has a column on the USC game providing Ohio State another chance to quiet its critics.
Scouting USC
The Los Angeles Times and Los Angeles Daily News have recaps of the Trojans' 56-3 rout of San Jose State in their season opener.
Bill Plaschke of the L.A. Times and Jill Painter of the L.A. Daily News have columns on freshman quarterback Matt Barkley.
The L.A. Times also has an USC football notebook.