Wells To "Fight On" Against USC, But Buckeyes Drop To Number Five

Foxsports.com is reporting that Chris Wells has been cleared to play in the Sept. 13 clash against top ranked USC.

For Ohio State--a team that almost seemed out of fuel without him in its Sept. 6 win over Ohio--this can olny mean good news.

The bad news is that the pollsters are starting to see Ohio State for the mediocre team it has become. The pollsters have relegated the Buckeyes to fifth in both the AP and Coaches polls.

This is a well-deserved and possibly generous ranking. I'd put Ohio State no higher than seventh right now. Everyone knows that you can't play in the BCS title game if you're ranked lower than second.

A win over USC could move Ohio State up a little bit.

The only team I see as being overrated is Oklahoma. I don't believe Oklahoma is as good a ball club as the rankings indicate.

Regardless, Ohio State must win at USC or risk being a punchline for the rest of the nation once again.