To say the Buckeyes’ 26-14 victory against the Bobcats did not play out the way coaches and fans believed it would is the understatement of the early season. Instead of the final “tune-up” game most expected before next Saturday’s showdown at USC, Ohio State was treated to a grueling, highly intense battle with a MAC team not expected to do much this season. Take nothing away from the Bobcats who played one heck of a football game but next week could not come soon enough. Playing without Chris Wells, OSU played uninspired football and virtually sleep-walked into the four quarter trailing 7-6, before turning on the late game intensity and picking up the victory. In Columbus, a win is a win, however to beat the Trojans, Ohio State will have to take a look at this game and in the mirror and come out with a performance equal to the talent they truly possess or will be in for a rude west coast welcome. DTI took some notes on the game against Ohio, here is what was seen on both sides of the football and special teams…
