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Big Ten Power Rankings: Top 5 remains the same entering Week 6
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There's no change to the top 5 of Dave Wannstedt's post-Week 5 Big Ten Power Rankings. Ohio State, fresh off a resounding road win at Nebraska, continues to state its case atop the list, while Wisconsin, Iowa, Penn State and Michigan round out the top 5.

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started this to talk more general to the team instead of by player or by group.

This year I keep saying that “this is the best I’ve ever seen” for every position group. I am not joking when I say we may have the best units for all 9.

QB- I’d take Fields over anyone. His accuracy, decision making, mobility, strength, and how much he can grow. Sure Tua is possible but give me #1.
RB- maybe UGA or Clemson but Dobbins is #2 in rushing and Master is such a weapon.
WR- Alabama has the best duo and Clemson is good too but do they go 6 deep like we do? No.
TE- not even close it’s us. We have 4 playing regularly.
OL- not even close it’s us.
DL- not even close it’s us.
LB- we have 6 starters. Who else averages 6’3 240 pounds and can run? Give me our group
DB- not even close it’s us.
Kicker- one of the best punters and a kicker that’s really good but just hasn’t been needed.

I’ve never seen this before really...

You guys are really, really good. I mean, we all knew going in you're the best team in the BIG this year. But to put a curb-stompin' of that magnitude vs a not-too-bad Nebraska team was impressive, to say the least.

I think our guys were a bit (!) out of their element on the big stage Sat. night. We're a young team who has not had a ton of big-game, big-exposure experience. Our quarterback was obviously shaken and missed a LOT of receivers early. Our defense, as I had feared, was exposed again on national TV.

Obviously, the talent disparity is huge, and we knew that going in. Nebraska has GOT to find a way to haul in some top-level recruits if this program wants to win some championships ever again. I don't think Nebraska has ever signed a 5-star guy.

The hope around here is that you guys don't beat us twice and that we come out with our hair on fire vs N'Werstern this week. We still have the BIG West in our sights and a decent bowl game at the end of the year.

Anyway, kudos to a great tOSU team. You guys ought to roll over the rest of your schedule, incl. UMich. I'll be pulling for you to get to the playoff and win one for the Big Ten!!

Been great chatting with you guys- I'll be back, but I gotta go visit the Wildcat faithful now. Much respect and adiós for now. L8r!!


Not the victory but the action
Not the goal but the game
In the deed the glory. GO BIG RED!!

On my way to work tonight I was listening to the ESPNU channel on XM and needless to say it was a mistake. I knew it was when I got in the truck but I guess I just like to get my blood going haha. They were basically slighting the B1G as a whole saying things like it's a one horse race, unlike the SEC and etc. Then went on to say things like Alabama has played the best, Clemson is still the #1 team, etc so I ran the numbers. I looked up the rankings (total O and D, Rushing O and D as well as Passing O and D) and averaged them.

Here is the data with the averaged ranking in parentheses, number of point scored and allowed and diff.
1. Bama(71.63) 259-74, +185
2. Clemson (69.03) 189-70, +119
3. UGA (81.16) 108-23, +85 (they've only played 4 games and only 3 included since 1 is an FCS team)
4. Ohio St (72.16) 252-43, +219.

Now what stood out to me those most is the total defense Bama has faced averaged to 91.2 and the've only played one defense ranked better than #90, Duke at #29. UGA's averaged total defense ranking? 89. with only ND inside the top 100 at #40. Clemsons is 79.4 while Ohio St's 80.4

Offense rankings show Bama playing the "best" offenses at 52.6, following by Clemson at 58.6, Ohio St at 62.2 and UGA pulling up the rear at 73.

By the metrics and on film, its obvious Alabama and Ohio St are playing the best of the 4 teams and it's not even close. UGA just isnt explosive, they don't have the burst, Alabama's offense is spectacular but their rushing game is weak, Clemson is just meh. Not sure if they just havent hit stride or if they're just not as good as they were thought to be.


As far as the B1G being weak, that is just a farce, IMO. No statistical data to back that up as of now but Wisc has literally literally dominated every team they've played outside of NW and PSU just put up 60, again.

What does everyone think?

Also, I normally do statistical breakdowns of various things in the off season if it's something that interests people.

Ohio State moves up to No. 4 in latest AP Poll
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Five Big Ten teams are ranked in the latest AP poll, released Sunday afternoon. No. 4 Ohio State, up from No. 5, continues to pace the conference, while No. 8 Wisconsin, No. 12 Penn State, No. 14 Iowa and No. 19 Michigan follow.

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Hey fellow football freaks. HeftyHusker (realist) checking in just before game time tomorrow.

Our Offense has been pretty good so far, if we can only stay clear of disastrous turnovers and penalties. I think we may be able to score some.

HOWEVER:

Our Defense has been deplorable vs good teams since Suh left 10 years ago, and that will be the difference in this game. We're going to lose, but I hope we can keep you under 60. I've learned not to expect much defensively.

You'll get it done tomorrow, and we'll pin our hopes on beating Wisky for a signature win for the year. At least we'll make a bowl game this year. That'll be nice for a change.

Good luck and hopefully injuries will be kept to a minimum on both sides.

"Not the goal but the game,
Not the victory but the action
In the deed the glory" GO BIG RED!!

Thursday, Sept. 26
Delaware State at North Carolina A&T | 7:30 p.m. | ESPNU
Navy at Memphis | 8 p.m. | ESPN

Friday, Sept. 27
Duke at Virginia Tech | 7 p.m. | ESPN
Brown at Harvard | 7 p.m. | ESPNews
No. 12 Penn State at Maryland | 8 p.m. | FS1
San Jose State at Air Force | 8 p.m. | CBSSN
Arizona State at No. 15 California | 10:30 p.m. | ESPN

Saturday, Sept. 28
Texas Tech at No. 6 Oklahoma | 12 p.m. | FOX
Northern Illinois at Vanderbilt | 12 p.m. | SEC Network
No. 23 Texas A&M vs. Arkansas (Arlington, TX) | 12 p.m. | ESPN
BYU at Toledo | 12 p.m. | ESPN+
Northwestern at No. 8 Wisconsin | 12 p.m. | ABC
Middle Tennessee at No. 14 Iowa | 12 p.m. | ESPN2
Holy Cross at Syracuse | 12 p.m. | ACC Network
Central Michigan at Western Michigan | 12 p.m. | CBSSN
Kansas at TCU | 12 p.m. | FS1
Rutgers at No. 20 Michigan | 12 p.m. | Big Ten Network
Buffalo at Miami (OH) | 12 p.m. | ESPNU
Long Island University at Wagner | 12 p.m. | ESPN3
Delaware at Pitt | 12:30 p.m. | ACC Network Extra
Cornell at Yale | 1 p.m. | ESPN+
NC Wesleyan at Stetson | 1 p.m. | ESPN+
East Tennessee State at Furman | 1 p.m. | ESPN+
Georgetown at Columbia | 1 p.m. | ESPN+
Bethune-Cookman at Howard | 1 p.m. | ESPN3
Wofford at VMI | 1:30 p.m. | ESPN+
Charleston (WV) at Valparaiso | 2 p.m. | ESPN+
Jacksonville State at Austin Peay | 3 p.m. | ESPN+
The Citadel at Samford | 3 p.m. | ESPN+
No. 1 Clemson at North Carolina | 3:30 p.m. | ABC
No. 21 Southern California at No. 17 Washington | 3:30 p.m. | FOX
Coastal Carolina at Appalachian State | 3:30 p.m. | ESPN+
Georgia Tech at Temple | 3:30 p.m. | CBSSN
Wake Forest at Boston College | 3:30 p.m. | ACC Network
Iowa State at Baylor | 3:30 p.m. | ESPN
No. 18 Virginia at No. 10 Notre Dame | 3:30 p.m. | NBC
Ole Miss at No. 2 Alabama | 3:30 p.m. | CBS
Indiana at No. 25 Michigan State | 3:30 p.m. | Big Ten Network
Florida Atlantic at Charlotte | 3:30 p.m. | NFL Network
Minnesota at Purdue | 3:30 p.m. | ESPN2
Akron at UMass | 3:30 p.m. | FloSports
Towson at No. 9 Florida | 4 p.m. | SEC Network
SMU at South Florida | 4 p.m. | ESPNU
Western Carolina at Chattanooga | 4 p.m. | ESPN+
Presbyterian College at North Alabama | 4 p.m. | ESPN+
Florida A&M at Norfolk State | 4 p.m. | ESPN3
Cincinnati at Marshall | 5 p.m. | CBSSN on Facebook
Tennessee Tech at Eastern Illinois | 5 p.m. | ESPN3
East Carolina at Old Dominion | 6 p.m. | ESPN+
New Mexico at Liberty | 6 p.m. | ESPN+
Arkansas State at Troy | 6 p.m. | ESPN+
Louisiana at Georgia Southern | 6 p.m. | ESPN+
Robert Morris at Youngstown State | 6 p.m. | ESPN+
Tennessee State at Eastern Kentucky | 6 p.m. | ESPN+
North Carolina Central at Morgan State | 6 p.m. | ESPN3
Colgate at Dartmouth | 6 p.m. | ESPN+
Reinhardt at Kennesaw State | 6 p.m. | ESPN+
Mississippi State at No. 7 Auburn | 7 p.m. | ESPN
Stanford at Oregon State | 7 p.m. | Pac-12 Networks
UConn at No. 22 UCF | 7 p.m. | ESPN2
South Alabama at UL Monroe | 7 p.m. | ESPN+
UTEP at Southern Miss | 7 p.m. | ESPN+
UAB at Western Kentucky | 7 p.m. | ESPN+
Louisiana Tech at Rice | 7 p.m. | ESPN3
Nicholls at Texas State | 7 p.m. | ESPN3
No. 24 Kansas State at Oklahoma State | 7 p.m. | Big 12 Now on ESPN+
Abilene Christian at Incarnate Word | 7 p.m. | ESPN3
Texas Southern at Houston Baptist | 7 p.m. | ESPN3
Stephen F. Austin at Lamar | 7 p.m. | ESPN+
Sam Houston State at McNeese | 7 p.m. | ESPN+
Campbell at Mercer | 7 p.m. | ESPN3
Nicholls at Texas State | 7 p.m. | ESPN3
Murray State at UT Martin | 7 p.m. | ESPN+
Southern at Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 7 p.m. | ESPN3
N.C. State at Florida State | 7:30 p.m. | ACC Network
No. 5 Ohio State at Nebraska | 7:30 p.m. | ABC
Colorado State at Utah State | 7:30 p.m. | CBSSN
Kentucky at South Carolina | 7:30 p.m. | SEC Network
UNLV at Wyoming | 8 p.m. | ESPNU
Houston at North Texas | 8 p.m. | CBSSN on Facebook
Fresno State at New Mexico State | 8 p.m. | FloSports
Washington State at No. 19 Utah | 10 p.m. | FS1
UCLA at Arizona | 10:30 p.m. | ESPN
Hawai'i at Nevada | 10:30 p.m. | ESPN2

J.P. ANDRADE

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  • HEIGHT 6-3
  • WEIGHT 205
  • HOMETOWN LA VERNE, CALIF.
  • LAST SCHOOL BONITA
  • YEAR FRESHMAN

J.P. Andrade committed to Ohio State in April of 2019 as a preferred walk-on, turning down scholarship offers from South Alabama, Fordham and Morehead State in the process and preferred walk-on status at a Southeastern Conference school … Andrade led all state of California passers in completions as a senior in 2018 for coach Steve Bogan and Bonita High School, completing 299 of his 449 attempts for 4,366 yards and 39 touchdowns, all of which are school records … named offensive MVP of the Palomares League in 2019 after leading Bonita to a 10-3 season on the field … also named the Saginaw Valley Tribune player of the year … threw for 9,423 yards in his career including finishing No. 3 in California history with 702 completions … a Nike regional invitee to The Open … two-time team captain as a junior and a senior.

https://ohiostatebuckeyes.com/roster/j-p-andrade/

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Andrade is a walk-on quarterback from La Verne, California, who also joined the Buckeyes this summer. He has not seen any playing time for the Buckeyes, but drew praise from quarterbacks coach and passing game coordinator Mike Yurcich last week for the effort he has put in on the scout team, where he has also lined up at wide receiver.

https://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio...io-state-freshmen-to-shed-their-black-stripes

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BTN LiveBIG is back with another round of inspiring vignettes from around the conference
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Debuting across platforms, LiveBIG is back with more in-depth stories of impact, innovation and inspiration.

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Big Ten Power Rankings: Wisconsin takes over No. 2 spot in post-Week 4 list
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The No. 1 team's the same for the third straight week, but there's a new No. 2 in Dave Wannstedt's latest Big Ten Power Rankings. The Badgers, fresh off their win vs. Michigan, now sit behind Ohio State. See Coach's latest power poll inside.

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Big Ten announces players to attend men’s basketball media days
Brent Yarina, BTN.com Senior Editor via Big Ten Network

Big Ten Men's Basketball Media Day is Wednesday, Oct. 2, meaning it's time to release the list of standout who will be attending the annual event. BigTen.org released the official list Monday, and it can be viewed inside.

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Hello Buckeyes! I am traveling up from Florida for the MSU game, taking the GF for her 1st Buckeye game and my 1st in 30 years. Trying to plan our game day eats, drinks and sights with it being a 730p kick want to get a whole day of OSU inundation for my GF. Any suggestions would be appreciated and Thank you in advance. We are staying downtown and any thoughts on travel to stadium would be great too.

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Any owners of an electric car here? My kids know my 11-year old car will need to be replaced sooner than later (I'm hoping later) and they have been saying I need to get an electric car. It seems like Tesla is still the big boy on the block and lots of others will be entering the marketplace in the next few years. With that, any comments from current or potential electric car owners? Experience, costs, etc?

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We could have had the Cincinnati Buckeyes.

Ohio State, five other Big Ten teams land in latest AP poll
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How high would Wisconsin rise in the latest AP poll, that was the question? The answer: No. 8. The Badgers move up five spots, following their blowout win over then-No. 11 Michigan.

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Relive the best Week 4 Big Ten viral moments
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Big Ten play is here, and the action didn't disappoint in Week 4. The games were good. And there was no shortage of viral moments, ranging from Rutgers' touchdown celebration to Mark Dantonio's historic win.

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I was never aware that this piece of magnificence even existed. TCM is showing movies about college football on Friday nights, and I found this on the TCM channel on my Roku just now. It's set in 1975 and is about a retired guy who goes back to Ohio State (had to leave after his junior year to fight in the deuce) to walk on the football team as a kicker. It was filmed on campus, and there's some great shots of mid 70s Ohio State. I got about 15 minutes in and will finish it tomorrow. It's definitely not Scorsese/Deniro level film making and acting. Hell, I'm not sure that it's exactly 70s drive-in level film making and acting, but it's a great little, unknown piece of Ohio State history. In the intro, Ben Mankiewicz even refers to THE Ohio State University. Anyways, it's on the TCM app until September 28th for anyone interested.

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Winton Woods (Cincinnati, OH)
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Some consiglieres I trust really like him.

Our TB recruiting is all over the place.

I trust we will get 1 or 2 good ones albeit not necessarily highly rated.

But productive TB’s come in all shapes and sizes. Many of which are not ratings heroes.

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Texarkana (TX) Pleasant Grove High School

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Livonia (MI) Detroit Country Day High School

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Royce City (TX) Royce City High School

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