What Went Right/Wrong: Colorado

You could say Brutus was happy

The Buckeyes bounced back in their fourth game of the season, as they took on the Buffaloes of Colorado. After suffering their first loss to the hands of the Hurricanes (Who got beat the next weekend by undefeated Kansas State), Luke Fickell and the coaching staff finally decided to start true freshman quarterback Braxton Miller. For Buckeye fans across the nation, it was finally Miller's time to shine, and we would get to see how a whole playbook would look like under his reins. A solid 37-17 win showed a couple of things from the offense, as well as the defense. While the win may not have looked so grand on the television, the fact of the matter is that Ohio State scored 20 more points than the Buffaloes, with a freshman quarterback with no real playing experience other than a couple designed runs against Miami, one of which ended in a turnover.

This week might prove to be will be a real Big Ten test for the Buckeyes, who are headed into conference play with a 3-1 (0-0) record. Starting off for Ohio State they meet the Michigan State Spartans in the 'Shoe. After that, they travel to Lincoln to take on the new-comers to the B1G, Nebraska. For now, though, they have to set their sights on MSU, and to do that, they'll have to improve on some things from the Colorado game. With that, let's take a look at what went right and wrong for the Buckeyes on Saturday. 

Hopes and Fears Come With the Start of Big Ten Play.

It's on

The game against Colorado opened some eyes and quelled some fears. It also raised some questions for me.

Here is what I am hoping for and fearing for on Saturday as the Buckeyes open the Big Ten season:

Hopes

- That film room time for the offense and Braxton Miller is plentiful this week. With the first full week of classes upon them, our student athletes better start working on their time management, inside and outside of the WHAC.

- That the turnovers stop! I know we didn't lose any against Colorado, but that will not always be the case, especially against a team like Michigan State and as we get further into league play.

- The offense finds a balance in both play calling and effectiveness. The stats seemed pretty even at the end of the game but at the beginning they were quite lop sided. I know Miller has the ability to make a broken play into something but he needs to learn the system first and then create, not create then learn.

ITS's BlogPoll Ballot: Week 5

The last college football weekend in September was a one that left some strong impressions as to who are the dark horses in the national title race. Some big winners were LSU, Alabama, Oklahoma State, Clemson and more. Teams continue to make statements, and we're nearing the point of no return for teams that are undefeated. Some new teams enter this week, as well as previous teams that dropped out. Week 4 is over, and it's time for our BlogPoll ballot for Week 5. See you after the jump!

ITS's Top 25 Week 6

Big weekend had great games including Oregon vs. Stanford and Bama vs. Florida. The college landscape is just that much clearer now, and we still have plenty of time for more of it.

#1 Alabama (-) - The Crimson Tide rolled, and I mean rolled over the Gators as if they were playing a MAC team! This game wasn't close, only further cementing the #1 spot for Alabama.

#2 Ohio State (-) - A scary close game along with injuries hurts the Buckeyes deeper than you think. If they don't come out firing against Indiana, pollers might have a serious problem putting them at #2.

#3 Oregon (-) - Down 21-3, the Ducks looked overrated and overpowered, much like the Rose Bowl. The Rose Bowl victory got even sweeter when Oregon came back to stomp all over Stanford's defense, and won big. The Ducks continue to get better, and pollers are noticing. 

#4 Nebraska (-) - Bye Week

#5 Oklahoma (7) - Jumping some pretty good teams, the Sooners appear in the Top 5 thanks to a good game against Texas. Although they only won by a touchdown, the Sooners have 1 less game to worry about, and they are continuing to get better as the season progresses.