Hey Bluefire, how have you been?
Yes, my #1 Buckeyes against your #2 defending champions.
That said, I'm not so sure that Ohio State is the best team in the country. Yes, Troy Smith is the Heisman favorite, and Ted Ginn will only improve. But, the defense is young and in my mind, suspect at this point. The Buckeyes lost eight starters on defense.
If this team consisted of last year's defense and this year's offense, they would undoubtedly be #1, and probably be #1 all season. Until this defense shows me something, I'm just not convinced that Ohio State should be at the top of the rankings...I think they should be no higher than fourth right now.
Mike