... State Beavers 37-33, in a thrilling Civil War last Thursday night, setting up an intriguing battle in the Rose Bowl against the Ohio State Buckeyes.

This game has many different storylines, but the most intriguing might be the Oregon spread against the Ohio State defense.  Ohio State has looked overmatched in their three previous BCS bowls and was outscored 103-59.  The Buckeyes have played some talented football teams, but the problem for Ohio State was the same throughout these games.  The Buckeyes were slow in all facets of the game.

Speed is something Jim Tressel and Ohio State have worked to improve and they have definitely gotten better in the past couple years. 

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