Smith Faces Florida as Buckeyes Aim for First National Title
Ohio State coach Jim Tressel relies on Heisman winner Troy Smith to outplay Florida. Urban Meyer plans to slow Smith through pressure and shutdown coverage, while Greg Mattison stresses stopping the run and containing Pittman Wells. Meyer notes Smith’s ability to improvise, coaligning with Ohio State’s potent offense.
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Buckeyes and Gators Face Title Clash in Phoenix
Ohio State led by Troy Smith seeks a wire-to-wire No. 1 season and a second national title as Florida, led by Chris Leak and Tim Tebow, aims to cap a dramatic year with a win at Glendale. Florida benefited from USC losses to reach the title game.
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Southern Mississippi rolls to GMAC Bowl win over Ohio
Damien Fletcher rushed for two touchdowns as Southern Mississippi built a 21 point second quarter advantage en route to a 28 7 victory over Ohio in Mobile Alabama The Golden Eagles improved to 9 5 while end Ohio bowl appearance marked since 1968 and left 9 5 Bobcats winless in bowls at 0 3 The game featured a late first half defensive score and a long 9 55 17 play 80 yard drive to begin the third quarter.
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Ohio State Faces Florida in BCS Championship Showdown
Ohio State and Florida meet at the University of Phoenix Stadium Glendale for a high stakes BCS title game with Troy Smith leading the Buckeyes and Chris Leak guiding the Gators. Key matchups include Laurinaitis versus Leak and Pitcock and Nelson aiming to disrupt opposing plays.
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