Michigan has put to rest the theory that the SEC has a speed advantage over the Big Ten. Since 2002, the SEC is 7-9 vs. the Big Ten in bowl games. In a 41-35 Capital One Bowl victory over Florida this year, Michigan outgained the Gators, 524-399. If they hadn?t turned the ball over four times the Wolverines, 10 / 2-point underdogs, would have won going away.
Ohio State has the No. 1 defense in the country, yielding an average of just 225 yards and 10. 7 points per game, compared to LSU?s 284 and 19. 6. And, forgive the cliche, but defense does win championships.
Jim Tressel is a winner. In his seven years at Ohio State, he has compiled a record of 73-15, won a national championship and has now reached the BCS title game for a third time. This, after winning four national championships with Youngstown State in Division IAA.
Ohio State +145
Ohio State has the No. 1 defense in the country, yielding an average of just 225 yards and 10. 7 points per game, compared to LSU?s 284 and 19. 6. And, forgive the cliche, but defense does win championships.
Jim Tressel is a winner. In his seven years at Ohio State, he has compiled a record of 73-15, won a national championship and has now reached the BCS title game for a third time. This, after winning four national championships with Youngstown State in Division IAA.
Ohio State +145
