Ohio vs. Ohio State In-Game Thoughts (First Half).

First Quarter:

Ohio State is playing like it just got out of bed about five minutes ago and didn't properly hydrate. If Ohio can muster any kind of offense, Ohio State might be in trouble. It's clear that without Wells, this team is lackluster--and that's a shame to put so much emphasis on one guy. Spielman notes that with Wells, Ohio State is an elite team. Toward the end of the first quarter, Ohio State notches a field goal to make it 3-0. I predicted this game to be a struggle, and the Bucks are proving me right.

Second Quarter:

I'm sitting in front of the TV angry and in disbelief. This team acts like it could care less about a national title, let alone a trip to USC. This performance is a combination of being deflated without Wells and looking ahead. The defense did knock Ohio's starting QB, Scott out; however, the backup is showing strength and they're clearly beating Ohio State into submission right now. No intimidation here from Ohio. Big drive for the Bobcats ends in a surprise touchdown that has Ohio Stadium on edge. Pretorious ties it up with a field goal but then misses a potential go-ahead kick. This just looks like a high school team playing in the NFL right now. A loss to Ohio would go over about as well as rat feces in the punch bowl.