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The Ohio State Effect: The First Ten Games

I've been doing the Ohio State Effect for the past two seasons, but have not completed a breakdown during, or after, a season. I figured ten games into the 2014 season would be a good time to dive into the numbers of The Ohio State Effect. That and DJ asked for something like this about...

The Ohio State Effect: Minnesota

Another week and another opponent gets its stats stuffed.  Ohio State went to blustery and cold Minneapolis and left with a 31-24 victory. Despite losing the turnover margin, again, the Buckeyes kept their B1G Championship and playoff hopes alive. How did Ohio St...

Ohio State on Nov. 15th

The Buckeyes defeated Minnesota 38-6 on Nov. 15, 1975 and went on to win the Big Ten Title. Three Things November 15th: 1947 was the last time Ohio State lost on November 15th. The Buckeyes are 1-0 against Minnesota on Nov. 15. Ohio State has won nine-straight games p...

The Series History: Ohio State/Minnesota

Ohio State leads the overall series 43-7 and is 21-4 against the Gophers in Minneapolis. The Buckeyes have won eight straight in the series and 23 of the last 24 games. The Series History Crib Notes Ohio State has won 12 consecutive games in Minnesota. Ohio State is 4-0 agains...

The Rundown: No. 8 Ohio State at No. 25 Minnesota

THE RUNNING START TV: Saturday, Noon ABC Ohio State leads the series 43-7 and is 20-4 when visiting Minneapolis. Minnesota is coming into this contest with a 7-2 record and an impressive 51-14 win over Iowa. Throughout the history of the series, the Buckeyes win by an average score of 31-13. ...

The Ohio State Effect: Michigan State

Another week and another weak opponent gets its stats stuffed.  Ohio State went to East Lansing and defeated the Spartans 49-37. Despite losing the turnover margin by two, the Buckeyes still won by double digits. How did Ohio State fare on the statistical scoreboard? Total dominatio...

Nov. 8th...

Ohio State was Wisconsin's Daddy on 11-8-1969 when the Buckeyes won 62-7 Three Things November 8th: Ohio State is 1-0 against Michigan State on Nov. 8. Ohio State has won seven-straight games played on November 8th. The Buckeyes won those games by an average score of 41-14. 200...

The Ohio State Effect: Illinois

Another week and another weak opponent. This time Illinois gets its stats sacked. We all know that Ohio State dismantled Illinois 55-14, but the Buckeyes completely dominated the stat sheet as well. The Buckeyes won 15 of the 16 stat categories. It's always interesting ...

November 1st...

Script Ohio being performed on Nov. 1st, 1975. The last time Ohio State played at home on this date. This is the first time Ohio State has faced Illinois on November 1st. Ohio State has won six-straight games played on November 1st. The Buckeyes won those games by an average score of 33-13...

The Series History: Ohio State/Illinois

Ohio State leads the series 63-29-4 and is 27-18-4 against Illinois in Columbus.  The Buckeyes have won six-straight in the series and have out-scored the Illini 213-97 in those games. Below you will find a crap load of stats and records I compiled using The Ohio State Medi...

The Rundown: Illinois at No. 13 Ohio State

THE RUNNING START TV: Saturday, 8:00 ABC Ohio State leads the series 66-30-4* and is 27-18-4 when hosting Illinois. The Illini will be entering this week's contest with something they have not had in a long time, confidence. Illinois defeated No. 24 Minnesota last week for their first wi...

The Ohio State Effect: Penn State

Another week and another opponent's stats get sacked. We all know that Ohio State defeated escaped Penn State with a 31-24 2OT victory, but the Buckeyes' defense dominated the stat sheet as well. It's always interesting to see how a team's stats change after playing Ohio State. ...

The Series History: Ohio State/Penn State

Ohio State leads the series 16-13-and is 6-5 against Penn State in State College. The series is not as close as the 16-13 margin indicates. Since Penn State joined the Big Ten in 1993, Ohio State holds a 14-7 advantage. Since 2000 the Buckeyes are 10-4 and have outscored the Nittany Lions 382-19...

The Rundown: No. 12 Ohio State at Penn State

THE RUNNING START TV: Saturday, 8:00 ABC Penn State is coming off of a tough loss to That Team two weeks ago. The Nittany Lions are in the midst of a two game losing streak. A loss to Ohio State will be three straight in the series against the Buckeyes and 5 out of the last 6...

The Ohio State Effect: Rutgers

Respect was being thrown around a lot last week. After the 56-17 beat-down, I think Rutgers finally respects Ohio State. Another week and another opponent's stats get sacked. We all know that Ohio State defeated Rutgers 56-17, but the Buckeyes dominated the stat sheet as well. ...

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