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2003 Season
Friday, October 31, 2003
 Buckeyes return to the scene of the crime
 Spencer says: OSU should win against slumping PSU
 Fox well aware of OSU's woes in Happy Valley
 It all comes down to November for Buckeyes
 MSU, Michigan prep for Big Ten showdown
 Wolverines will test Spartan secondary
 Coaches feel intensity of Wolve-Spartan rivalry
 Indiana tries to regroup against Minnesota
 Westerville South grad catching on for Toledo

Thursday, October 30, 2003
 OSU loses Carter, but receiver depth fills in
 Congress to take a closer look at legality of bowl selection
 Big Ten notebook: Spartans, Wolverines have ax to grind
 Fans encouraged to behave at battle of Michigan
 Red-zone troubles bedeviling Boilermakers
 DiNardo not ready to pull LoVecchio yet
 Illini running back latest to be shelved for season

Wednesday, October 29, 2003
 Buckeyes have long memories of last trip to Penn State
 Ohio State prepares for life without Carter
 Penn State, Paterno dealing with tough season
 Purdue tries to put Michigan loss in the past
 Iowa could get Brown back for this week
 Ferentz mum on Illinois QB Beutjer
 Destroyers set inaugural Arena schedule

Tuesday, October 28, 2003
 Gamble ready for extended look on offense
 Commentary: Big weekend on hand for top BCS teams
 Florida State third in BCS, Buckeyes still sixth
 LeSueur has bad memories of Michigan loss to Spartans
 Illinois lose freshman receiver for the season
 N.C. State lineman watching and waiting

Monday, October 27, 2003
 Buckeyes add to Hoosiers' woes
 Ohio State improves to No. 7 in AP Top 25
 Michigan keeps its Big Ten title hopes alive
 Bowden wraps up record with ND on horizon
 Iowa Ferentz breathing easier
 Beaten Badgers wonder what went awry
 Missed opportunities bite Illinois again

Sunday, October 26, 2003
 Ohio State offense awakens in win over Indiana
 Knee injury likely ends Carter's season
 Spencer grades the Buckeyes
 Bowling Green runs away from Northern Illinois
 Michigan keeps rolling with rout of Purdue
 Buffalo snaps 18-game losing streak with win over Ohio
 Top 25 Roundup: Top-10 teams avoid defeat

Saturday, October 25, 2003
 Buckeyes should enjoy home cooking in Bloomington
 Capsule preview: Ohio State at Indiana
 Purdue looks for elusive victory at Michigan
 MSU's Smoker wishes it wasn't a comeback
 Northwestern welcomes Wisconsin to Evanston
 Gophers look to get back on track against hapless Illini
 Paterno apologizes for remarks about DUIs
 BG, Wisconsin will play at Browns' Stadium

Friday, October 24, 2003
 Carter catching on as Ohio State's playmaker
 Krenzel accepts blame for OSU's offensive woes
 Commentary: Huskies not comfy with 'Rudy' label
 Bowling Green, NIU prep for national spotlight
 Wolverines gear up for first tough test in Ann Arbor
 Iowa center working out faulty snaps
 MAC doormats find hope in others' successes
 Georgia Tech ekes out 7-3 win over Maryland

Thursday, October 23, 2003
 Offensive struggles leave dirty work to defense
 Buckeyes to honor Pagac Sr. this weekend
 Lovecchio going through struggles at Indiana
 West Virginia surprises No. 3 Virginia Tech
 Schweigert leads defensive renaissance at Purdue
 Big Ten notebook: Ferentz asks Russell to quit dancing
 College picks: Top game of week comes to Bowling Green
 Paterno may suspend Johnson for a game
 FSU's Bowden closing in on Paterno's mark

Wednesday, October 22, 2003
 Ohio State searching for answers on offense
 BCA reveals details of minority hiring grades
 DiNardo not satisfied with Lovecchio's progress
 Hawkeyes head back to drawing board
 Penn State receiver cited for drunken driving
 Purdue ignores BCS hype, puts focus on Michigan
 Illini quarterback Beutjer out for rest of the season
 Gophers look to patch holes on defense

Tuesday, October 21, 2003
 Ohio State receivers the strength of the offense
 Sooners 1st, Buckeyes 6th in initial BCS rankings
 Commentary: BC takes heat at Syracuse
 Sorgi out, Schabert to start for Badgers
 Purdue's Orton named Big Ten offense player of the week
 Spartans get week to savor contender status
 Illini expect quarterback, running back to sit out

Sunday, October 19, 2003
 Ohio State uses defense, special teams to beat Iowa
 Jon Spencer grades the Buckeyes
 OSU Notebook: Reynolds supports teammates
 Ohio State defense too much for Iowa offense
 Special teams' blunders sink Hawkeyes
 Fans show their drive for Ohio State football
 Kentucky turns back Ohio 35-14

Saturday, October 18, 2003
 OSU-Iowa meet in last season's 'dream' match-up
 Game capsule: Iowa at Ohio State
 OSU asks courts to dismiss motions filed by Clarett
 Kentucky wary of improving Ohio
 Michigan hopes to avoid letdown against Illinois
 Defense dominant for surprising Purdue
 Rolling Spartans face wounded Gophers
 Penn State linebacker learns how to play with pain
 Hoosier coach reprimanded for slapping player

Friday, October 17, 2003
 Ohio State still in search of missing offense
 Carpenter steps into staring line-up for Buckeyes
 Opinions vary on OSU's offensive woes
 Smoker in the middle of remarkable comeback
 Purdue defender returns to site of big play
 Minnesota hoping to slow down Michigan State's 'O'
 MAC Roundup: Streaking Miami eyes Ball State

Thursday, October 16, 2003
 Gottfried: Anemic running game bedeviling Buckeyes
 Big Ten notebook: Tressel's passing fancy surprising
 Kentucky's Lorenzen will start against Ohio
 Michigan's Edwards looks to repair public image
 College football picks: Teams look to avoid letdowns

Wednesday, October 15, 2003
 Contrite Reynolds meets the media
 Commentary: Sometimes sorry just isn't enough
 OSU players say cheat shots common in college football
 Streakless Buckeyes ready to start over
 Injured Iowa running back may return for OSU game
 Purdue hoping to fill its Void
 Minnesota forgets Wolverines, focuses on MSU
 Illinois' quarterback Beutjer sent to the sidelines
 Quarterback not only to blame for Indiana's struggles
 Mumford considering taking Army job

Tuesday, October 14, 2003
 Ohio State ready to get up off the canvas
 Buckeyes' Reynolds gets one-game suspension
 Sorgi OK after incident with OSU linebacker
 Michigan relieved to have chance for a strong season
 Illini's Beutjer battling back problems, may sit

Monday, October 13, 2003
 Back to the drawing board for Ohio State
 Ohio State falls to 8th in AP poll
 Commentary: Miami, Oklahoma separate from pack
 Big day leaves four-way tie in MAC West
 Running game gets Notre Dame back on track
 Boston College accepts invite from ACC
 News and notes from Saturday's games

Sunday, October 12, 2003
 Wisconsin stops Ohio State's 19-game winning streak
 Ohio State fans react to loss to Wisconsin
 Attorney says court should protect Clarett
 Ohio University notches win over Central Florida
 Commentary: Canes answer critics with win over FSU
 Top-ranked Sooners crush rival Texas

Saturday, October 11, 2003
 Confident Badgers ready to welcome OSU to Madison
 Capsule preview: Ohio State vs. Wisconsin
 Wisconsin has won 14 of 15 night games
 Clarett files $2.5 million lawsuit against OSU
 Michigan comes back on No. 13 Minnesota 38-35
 No. 21 Spartans look to extend dominance of Illini
 Kent State, Marshall seeking improved consistency

Friday, October 10, 2003
 Ohio State readies for first big ground challenge
 Surprise! Hartsock emerges as pass-catching threat
 OSU, Wisconsin face biggest tests of 2003
 Ohio teams lead in current college win streaks
 With Sugar Bowl gone, Michigan focuses on Big Ten
 Purdue's Tiller still seeking first win over Penn State
 Indiana, Northwestern seek offensive breakouts
 Key MAC West games set for Saturday
 Rubber-band reminders return to Marshall

Thursday, October 9, 2003
 Buckeyes still looking to get run game on track
 Ohio State ready for fun after dark
 Campus police on guard for OSU-Wisconsin game
 Big Ten notebook: Smoker makes most of chance
 Pitt's Fitzgerald could boost Heisman stock against ND
 Hurricanes rebounded from big loss to FSU in 1997
 College picks: Miami heading into unfamiliar territory

Wednesday, October 8, 2003
 Krenzel ready to return to line-up after month off
 Clarett's accuser jailed on assault charges
 Buckeyes prepared for first road test of the season
 Ohio takes positives out of loss to ranked NIU
 Khaliq, Gophers still looking to disprove doubters
 Tiller wants to see Purdue improve special teams
 Tight end emerges as threat for Nittany Lions
 DiNardo stresses intensity in Hoosier team meeting
 Rape charges to be dropped against Notre Dame players
 Miami, Florida State focus on the running game

Tuesday, October 7, 2003
 Alvarez: Ohio State match-up is just another game
 Harley's exploits set off Ohio State's greatness
 Commentary: Paterno feeling the heat as losses mount
 Privacy laws put college athletes' injuries out of bounds
 Pittsburgh can't take another loss to Notre Dame
 Louisville coach sticks by time-out decision

Monday, October 6, 2003
 Ground-bound Badgers next up for Ohio State
 Buckeyes remain in third spot in AP Top 25
 Commentary: Michigan's special teams need overhaul
 Overlooked Purdue defense making its mark
 MAC Roundup: One-loss teams face uphill battle
 Notable performances from Saturday's games
 No. 1 Oklahoma next up for tough Texas

Sunday, October 5, 2003
 Commentary: Special teams killing Wolverines
 OU upset bid falls short vs. Northern Illinois
 Florida bowl chances in jeopardy after loss
 Commentary: Which team is God backing this week?
 Virginia Tech defender plays final season after cancer scare

Saturday, October 4, 2003
 Willingham quick rise with Irish now just a memory
 Close calls show Miami less than invincible; Gore done
 OU tries to stop the rolling Northern Illinois train
 Purdue hopes to pump up running game vs. Illini
 Gophers insist Northwestern poses threat

Friday, October 3, 2003
 Unbeaten Buckeyes keep strutting their stuff
 Clarett's lawyers ask for change of judge
 Hurricanes slip past West Virginia 22-20
 Big Ten notes: Purdue trying not to look ahead
 Harker making most of sixth year with Spartans
 BG receiver stays grounded as dad fights in Iraq
 Grambling's Williams frowns on comments by Limbaugh
 Texas, Kansas State look to keep title hopes alive

Thursday, October 2, 2003
 Commentary: Is Tressel as clean as he seems?
 Columbus Arena team adds Spielman to staff
 Commentary: OSU fans should just enjoy the wins
 Kansas State-Texas game loses some of its luster
 Home loss to Minnesota highlights Penn State's woes
 First month of the season marked by surprises
 Good special teams synonymous with success

Wednesday, October 1, 2003
 Off week gives injured Bucks chance to heal up
 Judge hopes to decide on Clarett case by Feb. 1
 Injury could end career of Ohio State's Chattams
 Pass-happy Ohio ready to take no No. 17 NIU
 Outspoken Gator lineman makes waves on the 'Net

Tuesday, September 30, 2003
 Commentary: Ohio-bred QBs ready to take center stage
 Contrite Boston returns to Chargers after suspension
 Commentary: Purdue's Schweigert learns tough lesson
 Southern Cal in unfamiliar position after loss
 Oklahoma stays atop coaches poll

Monday, September 29, 2003
 Unconvincing? Yes, but still unbeaten
 OSU moves up a spot in AP poll
 Buckeyes struggle on offense, not on defense
 Commentary: No logic in football's September
 Turnovers sting Mid-American losers
 Commentary: Lessons abound after first month of season
 News and notes from Saturday's games

Sunday, September 28, 2003
 Ohio State offense diversifies with little success in win
 McMullen solid, but was it his last start?
 Wildcat coach upbeat even after shutout
 Bucks don't falter in fourth, other game notes
 OSU report card
 OSU won't ask for Clarett reinstatement until spring

Saturday, September 27, 2003
 OSU undefeated but not on a roll entering Big Ten season
 Allen on today's game: 'We're not going to lose'
 Hartsock: Buckeyes still looking for spark
 Grambling-Clarett jersey flap considered minor by NCAA
 Commentary: Big changes coming to college football
 MAC has plenty of talent to compete

Friday, September 26, 2003
 Strippers featured at OSU practice -- no, not that kind
 Krenzel will dress but not start vs. Northwestern
 Emmitt Smith: Clarett deserves chance in NFL
 Ex-OSU coach Bruce to lead new Columbus Arena team
 Chargers suspend ex-Buckeye Boston for a game
 Big Ten Notebook: Paterno remembers first game
 MAC success might prevent them from future big games

Thursday, September 25, 2003
 Old friends to face off when Buckeyes and Wildcats meet
 Spencer Says: History will repeat itself vs. Northwestern
 Notebook: Krenzel praises McMullen; transfer LBs wait
 Picks: Several teams have to avoid letdowns this Saturday
 Commentary: Even if Clarett succeeds, he's no trailblazer
 Grambling notified of probe into comments about Clarett
 Freshman QB from Ohio might be ready to lead Irish

Wednesday, September 24, 2003
 Quarterback situation still up in the air for Saturday
 Clarett sues NFL to enter 2004 draft
 Resolution to Clarett suit might not take long
 Younger Bucks have trouble picturing themselves in NFL
 Commentary: Michigan's early-season meltdowns too common
 Paterno: Lions must catch the ball to win the Big Ten
 Perfect Northern Illinois season would rock BCS's world

Tuesday, September 23, 2003
 OSU needs to improve to keep winning streak alive
 Clarett, attorney meet with NFL officials
 Commentary: Clarett has every right to enter NFL draft
 Ex-Buckeye Winfield has hard-hitting reputation in NFL
 Michigan regroups after painful Oregon loss
 Black quarterbacks numerous, but many cut from same mold

Monday, September 22, 2003
 Buckeyes still can't put opponents away
 OSU up one in polls, plenty of other movement as well
 Commentary: Mighty MAC shows its strength
 Some big wins for Big Ten, and one big loss for Michigan
 Commentary: BCS ratings already will be confusing
 Everything you missed this weekend in college football

Sunday, September 21, 2003
 Allen helps Ohio State seal another victory
 Buckeyes make a run
 High-flying Falcons grounded
 McMullen enjoyed stepping into spotlight
 Penalties drop, but Bucks' fumbles increase
 OSU report card
 Geiger says legal action won't be held against Clarett

Saturday, September 20, 2003
 It's hard to tell what's in store for the Buckeyes today
 Spencer Says: Open it up on offense, Buckeyes
 Clarett seeks information from OSU for potential suit
 Offensive woes continue to plague Ohio State
 BG quarterback returns to Columbus to face OSU
 Arizona State star doesn't hold grudge against Iowa

Friday, September 19, 2003
 Another Flag Day could spell trouble for Buckeyes
 Fox getting hounded, other OSU notes
 Woody's son judge in Clarett case
 OSU's starting QB won't be named until Saturday
 Former BG player remembers close game with Bucks in '92
 Thank BCS for intriguing early-season matchups
 Teams tightlipped about injuries because of new act

Thursday, September 18, 2003
 Bowling Green quarterback a hidden gem; McMullen ready
 Buckeye tight ends finally get to shine
 Picks: Big week in SEC; OSU could have trouble
 Sports experts like Clarett's chances of beating NFL
 Ohio State officials looking into gold pants mystery
 College football upsets fun -- except when it's your team
 MAC teams have big games, other conference notes

Wednesday, September 17, 2003
 Krenzel might not play vs. BG because of elbow injury
 Businessman said he did nothing wrong in Clarett case
 Ex-Buckeye Wilhelm arrested for investigation of DUI
 In fight song Top 25, Notre Dame, Michigan on top
 Commentary: Michigan in store for special season
 Iowa's top receiver out for at least four weeks
 Tiller pleased with play of big-hitting freshman

Tuesday, September 16, 2003
 Clarett's attorneys file innocent plea
 NCAA will stay out of any challenges to NFL eligibility
 Volunteer ushers at the 'Shoe get great view of every game
 Commentary: Blowout loss erases Willingham's aura
 Michigan doesn't want title hopes to die on West Coast
 Michigan star Jackson had previous alcohol infraction
 Wisconsin RB Davis uncertain to return Saturday

Monday, September 15, 2003
 Commentary: How long can OSU's charmed life continue?
 Buckeyes drop to fifth in AP, fourth in coaches poll
 Tagliabue says Clarett has requested draft eligibility
 Commentary: Michigan major BCS player, other thoughts
 Big Ten Roundup: Great wins, bad losses on Saturday
 Everything you missed this weekend in college football

Sunday, September 14, 2003
 OSU wins again ... what adjectives are left?
 Defense put an end to it
 'Pack kept fighting until no plays were left
 Krenzel has best stats day; OSU penalties pile up
 OSU report card
 Fans on both sides drained

Saturday, September 13, 2003
 Wolfpack relishing role of underdog
 Buckeyes ready to get back on the field
 Commentary: Stench of Clarett scandal sticks to OSU
 Commentary: Clarett's best move might be to Grambling
 Lebron offers support to friend Clarett
 Attorney: Clarett 'is the guy' to challenge NFL draft rule

Friday, September 12, 2003
 Rivers wants to get into a flow at packed Horseshoe
 Spencer Says: Buckeyes are back against the 'Pack
 Commentary: OSU's offensive sputtering not an aberration
 Commentary: OSU-Clarett relationship can't be repaired
 GM of CFL's Alouettes says Clarett should stay at OSU
 Clarett's hometown still supports him
 Woman accused of stalking Tressel jailed
 Gophers can't forget loss to Ohio University in 2000
 Monday Night Football goes to campus: Miami vs. FSU

Thursday, September 11, 2003
 Clarett gone; OSU's 2002 national championship safe
 Commentary: Clarett, OSU share blame and should split
 The Clarett Timeline
 Picks: Michigan too much for Irish; Buckeyes should win
 Despite relative success, many UM fans don't like Navarre
 Big Ten Notebook: Problems for Lions; MSU goes old school
 Web changing face of college football on several levels
 Survey finds what makes up typical college football player

Wednesday, September 10, 2003
 Tressel said he would let go of Clarett; OSU partially cleared