Found November 06, 2012 on Buckeye Empire: Yardbarker Blogger Network
  Carmen, O-H-1-0   A season of change, of ups and downs, and a season that few would have ever imagined to overcome as much adversity as The Ohio State Buckeyes in 2012.  A questionable defense through a non-conference schedule, close scares, and a new coach that didn’t hold back when it came to telling the public what was wrong with the program.  The Buckeyes have came a long way, but best of all we have a young team that hopefully can continue this momentum.   They ended Saturday 10-0 in a resounding 52-22 win over Illinois that marked the fourth time the Buckeyes have scored over 50 points in a season for the first time ever.  On a roll you might say, they have tied the longest winning streak since 2007 and are one of only six undefeated in the FBS.  The last time a coach started a first-year with such a record was under Earle Bruce back in 1979.   Starting another game out slowly the Buckeyes went four-and-out on their first drive, but the defense only let Illinois get within k...
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