Preview: #1 Ohio State vs. Penn State

Sullinger has led the Buckeyes to 17-0

The Buckeyes are coming off a close win over Michigan, in which Brady Hoke was introduced, on their way to a 17-0 start, the third best start in school history. They will be looking to keep this train going, whether or not it means much to them for being #1 in the country:

"It doesn't mean anything at all, really," Lighty said. "I've been No.1. I'll be happy. If I'm No. 1 at the end, I'll be excited."

Today, Ohio State faces an interesting challenge in Penn State. They have beaten consecutive ranked opponents for the first time in more than half a century by knocking off two of the Big Ten's premier programs in the past week, and Ohio State (17-0, 4-0) hasn't quite looked like a juggernaut during its three January wins. The Buckeyes have been tested, but rallied to win 73-68 at Iowa on Jan. 4, defeated Minnesota 67-64 on Sunday and knocked off Michigan 68-64 on Wednesday.


Penn State had lost four of five heading into a visit from then-No. 18 Michigan State last Saturday, but beat the Spartans 66-62 despite conference scoring leader Talor Battle finishing with 13 points on 3-of-14 shooting. There is no doubt that Battle is the leader of this team, but he is also a dangerous threat to this OSU defense, and should provide Penn State with a chance.