Urban Meyer Ohio State head football coach Urban Meyer, right, greets players as they arrive before an NCAA college football game in Blacksburg, Va., Monday, Sept. 7, 2015. (AP Photo/Steve Helber) Unanimous preseason No. 1 Ohio State begins its national championship defense tonight against Virginia Tech at 7 p.m. at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Virginia. The entire nation – including the College Football Playoff committee – will be watching the Labor Day game, which will air on ESPN, and is a rematch of last year’s stunning upset of the Buckeyes. Urban Meyer’s team ran the table after suffering the Sept. 6, 2014 loss to the Hokies, 35-21, in Columbus. With star defensive end Joey Bosa and H-back Jalin Marshall among four Ohio State players suspended for the season-opener, the game is even more intriguing and is sure to play a role in the eyes of the College Football Playoff committee. AL.com college football reporter Natalie Williams will provide live updates and analysis throughout the matchup, which could ultimately impact No. 3-ranked Alabama and No. 6 Auburn this postseason. Ohio State beat Alabama, 42-35, in last year’s Sugar Bowl CFP semifinal game. _____________________________ FIRST QUARTER Ohio State 7, Virginia Tech 0 (9:44) | Cardale Jones, who made the start at quarterback for Ohio State over last year’s starter J.T. Barrett, completed a 24-yard touchdown pass to running back Curtis Samuel to complete a 64-yard drive for the Buckeyes and put them on the scoreboard first
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