Showdown in the Coliseum: Ohio State vs. USC

Updated: September 12, 2008

Friday: Winning Ticket

National championships. Heisman winners. Storied histories. Ohio State and USC seem to have it all. No wonder this weekend's game is a hot ticket. Ivan Maisel

• Forde: Tale of the tape | Scouts' edge: OSU-USC Insider | Fowler: Buck the trend | Vote!
• Talking Ohio State-USC | Miller: The underrated Trojan | Lukacs: Give 'em a Buckeye
• Picks: Feldman | Bloggers | What to watch … Scouts Insider | GameDay Kickoff | Top 25

Thursday: Warning Signs Posted

Ohio State and USC offenses beware. Danger will be lurking on every play. Scary-good sets of linebackers, led by Rey Maualuga and James Laurinaitis, will be roaming the Coliseum's turf Saturday. Rittenberg: OSU's athletic tag team | Miller: USC's physical force

• Wells doubtful | Rittenberg: Creativity key for OSU | Miller: USC can't get overconfident
• Feldman: Predictions | Blog trackin': Ohio State ... USC | Chat wrap: Rittenberg Insider

Wednesday: Deep Impact

The Trojans have played only one game, but their deep passing game looks to be back, giving them a balanced attack. Plus, remembering the 1980 Rose Bowl. Ivan Maisel

• The Herd: Carroll, Tressel preview the game | Blog trackin': Ohio State ... USC
• Edwards: BCS prevents seeing more Ohio State-USC matchups | Chat wrap: Miller Insider

Tuesday: Dash Of Excitement

From a myth-busting Ohio State-USC showdown to a hot Week 3 undercard to excessive celebration to curious kicks, The Dash runs through it all. Pat Forde

• USC: Searching for USC's top RB | Practice: Cushing gets dinged | Overheard at USC
• OSU: Buckeyes expect big-game Beanie | Finding a positive approach | Calling Columbus
• Insider Scouts: Breaking down Ohio State vs. USC | Could Pryor be the X factor?

Monday: Center Of Attention

Quarterbacks Mark Sanchez, Todd Boeckman and Terrelle Pryor all have unique stories. So who has the edge under center in the Ohio State-USC clash? On The Mark

• Blog network: Ohio State focuses on pocket passer | Is USC on Pryor notice?
• Feldman: OSU-USC compelling subplots | McShay: NFL prospects all over Insider | Vote!




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News & Headlines

• Tressel says Beanie Wells is out for USC game
• USC tops in AP poll; ECU lands at No. 14
• Buckeyes: Wells looked good in practice

Field Pass: Tressel and Carroll

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