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How many teams from the state of Ohio do they have scheduled for this season? Three? They will have to try very hard to NOT win nine games.

First, OSU will be great on defense. Each unit has a star. Line it's Gholston, backer it's Laurinitis, and DB it's Jenkins. The defense didn't lose many. They should be awesome.

Second, the offense will be fine. Our QB will take a Krenzel role and not turn the ball over. We'll change from the explosive, firepower offense used the past two years to what was used in the Nat'l Championship year. A solid running game, and a passing game that relies on short plays and no turnovers. Tressel has proven that he can use either one successfully. He is a great back (in fact, that's one of the reasons Pittman left, he would've gotten less carries this year).

Third, look at the roster compared to 2002. This team is very similar on paper. I'm not saying it will be the same results, but we don't have to have a dominating O to be successful.

Fourth, look at the schedule. This is one of the few years OSU doesn't have a tough non-conference game. They should easily start 8-0. The only games in that stretch that could test them is Purdue and Washington. Our last four games have three tough teams, but also Illinois, so we will get nine. In fact, I think we will win 10 or maybe even 11. We will at least one of the three tough games, and possibly two. Dare I say we could go undefeated (okay that's a stretch, but we will definitely win 10.

*Wells is a great back.

I'd be careful not to take Illinois too lightly. They're a couple of years away, but Zook has that program headed in the right direction, and he's attracted a top-notch recruiting class.
They were much improved last year, didn't show up in the W-L but they'll be better this year. If you overlook them, you just might get bit.

Yeah they probably will. Games I see them losing are against Wisconsin and Michigan. Penn State is questionable.

Razmataz, I know anything can happen, but even if OSU loses a game they shouldn't (Illinois, Purdue, Washington, etc.) they will still get a win against one of the big three, which would get them 10.

I'll say this much, you got one thing right. I think Wells is a future Heisman winner and will have a very strong year. But this is Michigans year and it will not be close. First off, we have a very good back as well and our quarterback isn't too shabby either. Our defense gained alot of experience last year and will be up for the challenge this year. You heard it here first folks. MICHIGAN VS. FLORIDA for your national championship.
MICHIGAN 31 FLORIDA 28

Oh, and I forgot to mention Manningham wins the Heisman

Mike Hart has a better chance than Manningham.

It's Big 10 football, run first pass second.

OSU always reloads. Tressel is a great coach. I think Ohio State not only will win 9 games but could still beat out Wisconsin or Michigan for the Big 10.

Tressel makes a living out of playing great defense and special teams. Last year was his first ever at OSU where he had a high powered offense. People are underestimating the Buckeyes, but they could really surprise some people this year, uncluding Wisconsin and Michigan.