Washington at Ohio State: Ohio stadium * 8 p.m. ET * ABC regional.(Brief Article)

Don't believe it: This spring, Ohio State tried to sell the idea that it will throw more on offense to create balance. It's a good idea in theory, one that would get exciting wide receivers Chris Gamble and Michael Jenkins more involved and make the unit less predictable. But coach Jim Tressel is more conservative than a Bible Belt preacher. Besides, why mess with success? With running back Maurice Clarett sitting out, the Bucks will run with Lydell Ross and Maurice Hall and will play a style that likely will leave the game to be decided in the fourth quarter.

Don't turn away: Washington receiver Reggie Williams against OSU cornerback Chris Gamble is the best man-to-man matchup of the season. It Williams can't get off the line and shake the aggressive Gamble, the Huskies lose their most effective weapon and the field shortens ...