Alamo Bowl

Dec. 29, 2007

Prediction: Ohio State vs. Texas A&M

Big 10 no. 4 or 5 vs. Big 12 no. 4

Analysis:

It will be a bit more of a down year than most Ohio State fans are used to. It will just be too tough for the Buckeyes to replace the offensive production they lost from Troy Smith, Antonio Pittman, Ted Ginn and Anthony Gonzalez. Of course, the same thing was thought last year when Ohio State lost a ton of defensive stars. If they can do a good job at replacing their departed stars, the Jim Tressel's club could achieve more.

All abord the Lane Train! There's no reason to think hulking running back Jovorskie Lane won't produce as much as he did in 2006. It's hard to believe, but the junior could improve on last year's 725 yards rushing and 19 touchdown. That's if sophomore running back Mike Goodson doesn't take away some of his opportunities.