Behind Enemy Lines: No. 1 Ohio State comes to visit Rutgers in a Big Ten clash

No. 1 Ohio State travels on Saturday to play at Rutgers.

Freshly appointed as the top team in the nation by the College Football Playoff Rankings, Ohio State makes its way to Rutgers on Saturday. The Big Ten match-up is an exciting one for both teams.

At 6-2 (3-2 Big Ten), Rutgers is having a strong season and should be yet another good test for an Ohio State team that has played a strong schedule so far this season. And for Rutgers, this game is a measuring stick for their progress and development as a program.

Phil Harrison, the publisher of Buckeyes Wire, stopped by and gave some insight into the Ohio State program to preview today’s game (12:00 PM ET, CBS). Harrison talked about the CFP rankings and what today’s game means for Ohio State.

He also shed some insight into the strong season Rutgers is having.

Few know the Big Ten and Ohio State like Harrison. Scroll down and check-out some pregame reading on Ohio State at Rutgers!

Notre Dame-Ohio State: Behind Enemy Lines with Buckeyes Wire

Everything you need to know about Ohio State ahead of Saturday’s showdown.

You really don’t need to say anything besides “Notre Dame-Ohio State” to gain the attention of a nation.  Saturday will be just the fourth regular season meeting between the two since World War II and to inform the unaware of just how big these brands are – it’ll be the fourth time ESPN’s College Gameday will be on hand to showcase the two.

Here at Fighting Irish Wire we know a good amount about this Notre Dame team but a massive test awaits Saturday.  Ohio State has been the standard of Midwest football the last few decades and one of the absolute most successful programs in the nation this century.

How do the Irish matchup with the Buckeyes and is this Notre Dame’s best shot at a true marquee win in recent memory?

We caught up with Buckeyes Wire editor Phil Harrison who gave us the 4-1-1 on everything Ohio State.  Check out his answers to all our questions below.

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Retiring Big Ten official takes jabs at Jim Harbaugh, Bo Pelini on his way out (Buckeyeswire)

Dan Capron, a Big Ten football official, is hanging up the whistle and stripes after 20 years with the conference, and he is holding nothing back as he looks back on his career.

Dan Capron, a Big Ten football official, is hanging up the whistle and stripes after 20 years with the conference, and he is holding nothing back as he looks back on his career.

Ohio State basketball trails Wisconsin headed to the break

Ohio State trails Wisconsin at the half despite a quick start. Sloppy play and bad shooting allowed the Badgers back in it.

The Wisconsin Badgers have stormed back to take a 29-25 halftime lead into the locker room over Ohio State at Value City Arena.

Nate Reuvers leads the Badgers with 10 points at the break, while Kaleb Wesson ties the Wisconsin forward with 10 of his own for Ohio State.

The Buckeyes have looked sluggish ever since their impressive win over No. 17 Kentucky at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, dropping the Cleveland Classic on Sunday to West Virginia.

With 20 minutes left in this scrappy Big Ten brawl, it’s time for Chris Holtmann’s bunch to regroup and pull out a much-needed home victory in conference play. The schedule doesn’t get much easier throughout the month with a trip to Maryland on Tuesday, but this is a game the Buckeyes must have.

Make sure to follow along with us here at Buckeyes Wire in the second half and on Twitter for more updates. Go Bucks!

Former Buckeye opens up scoring for Wisconsin at Value City Arena

Former Buckeyes forward opens up scoring for Wisconsin at Value City Arena

Former Ohio State forward Micah Potter transferred to Wisconsin in the middle of last basketball season and is finally eligible to play for the Badgers.

Potter opened up Wisconsin’s night with two points Friday at the 13:50 mark of the first half, after a six and a half minute scoring drought.

The former Buckeye currently has 4 points in the half, but trails his former school early.

Make sure to follow along with the Buckeyes Wire throughout the night for more updates.

Urban Meyer has been named a possible replacement for Browns’ head coach (Buckeyeswire)

In keeping with the tradition of 2019, Urban Meyer has been named as a possible replacement for a coach that hasn’t been fired yet.

In keeping with the tradition of 2019, Urban Meyer has been named as a possible replacement for a coach that hasn’t been fired yet.

Ohio State stars discuss not being No. 1 in the College Football Playoff

Ohio State stars discuss not being No. 1 in the College Football Playoff and having to play Clemson

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Sunday, it was announced that the undefeated Ohio State Buckeyes would not be the No. 1 seed in this year’s College Football Playoff.

Despite rallying to beat Wisconsin 34-21 in Indianapolis after big-time wins over Penn State and Michigan, the Buckeyes fell behind LSU in the final bracket list and now face No. 3 Clemson.

As impressive as LSU’s resume is right now, many felt Ohio State deserved the top seed in the playoff with its full-season portfolio.

On Wednesday, Buckeyes Wire was able to speak with running back JK Dobbins, defensive end Chase Young and cornerback Jeff Okudah before the Home Depot College Football Awards in Atlanta.

Did being ranked No. 2 put a chip on the players’ shoulders? Was there any added motivation to make a statement to the committee? How about the task of facing the reigning national champions in Phoenix?

Here’s what the first team All-Big Ten cornerback had to say.

“I think it’s really exciting to be number two, it’s really the matchup against Clemson and I’m excited to see how it plays out,” said Okudah.

The junior cornerback projected to go in the first round of the NFL Draft is excited to play the defending champs, as are the rest of the Buckeyes.

“We always want to be a number one seed seed and I feel like we earned it, but we’ve gotta roll with the punches thrown, so we’ll play Clemson and it’ll be a good game.”

How did the most feared defender in college football view the decision?

“We’re just blessed, happy to have the opportunity to be in the College Football Playoff. Regardless if you are one, two, three or four, you’re going to have to play a great team regardless, so we’re just thankful for the opportunity,” said Young.

You’ve heard from two of Ohio State’s best defensive players, but what about JK Dobbins? The junior running back mentioned motivation, but noted the Buckeyes are always out for blood.

“We always have a chip on our shoulder because we always feel like we have something to prove to people, so we’re going to go in with a chip on our shoulder.”

Ohio State will collect a plethora of awards over the next few nights before turning its attention to Clemson and the College Football Playoff. As for now, it’s time to regroup and recharge, then get back on the gridiron.

The Home Depot College Football Awards will air live on ESPN at 7:00 pm Thursday. Make sure to tune in to see your favorite Buckeyes.