What Ohio State needs to do to get the big win.

By: Coop Ledford SWO SPORTS FOUNDER AND CEO

The Ohio State Buckeyes are playing a very tough University of Southern California team tomorrow. USC is a great team, however the Ohio State University Buckeyes have a chance to win. First of all, Ohio State HAS to do a better job protecting Terrelle Pryor, yes, Pryor can break sacks and tackles then any other QB in the nation, but won't always. If there is pressure on Terrelle Pryor, that can cause numerous things to happen, such as fumbles, interceptions, sacks, incompletions, and intentional grounding penalties. If the big guys up front do their job and do it right, Terrelle Pryor should put on a very entertaining show Saturday at the shoe. Second, the whole defense will have to play 101%. USC is a great running team, their running backs were explosive vs. San Jose State last week. The Buckeyes will have to stop the run AND pass and prevent big plays. Third, Ohio State's defense will need to pressure the Trojan's QB Matt Barkley. The true freshman was great vs San Jose State, but OSU is a lot better than San Jose's. The Buckeye's defense should play a big part in this game. If OSU's defense plays good, they should be able to force fumbles, USC could not hold on to the football last Saturday. Lastly, the Sophomore QB Terrelle Pryor has to play better than ever. He was great in the Fiesta Bowl, but might have to be better to beat Southern California. Pryor needs to be able to make good plays, get 1st downs, and HAS to be able to do more than just pass the football. All and all I say THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY BUCKEYES can win this game. I say the final score is 23-21 F/OT Ohio State University Buckeyes win it.