[Lefty Noob]

This is the game within the game - seeing how Troy Smith, Ted Ginn and the high powered Ohio State offense fairs against a Longhorn defense that will be without starting cornerback Tarell Brown and backup linebacker Tyrell Gatewood, both of whom were suspended earlier in the week.

According to STATS Senior Editor Justin Einhorn, "Some consider Smith, ineffective in last year's meeting as he split time with Justin Zwick, to be a top Heisman Trophy candidate but he may need to prove worthy of such high praise by performing well against a tough Texas defense." I think the OSU QB proves it with a 300 yard, 3 TD day. What do you think?

[Lefty Noob]

Holy Cow! First play is a Smith to Ginn pass for 46 yards! Sign of things to come?

[Lefty Noob]

Ohio State strikes first, as Troy Smith hit Anthony Gonzalez on a 14-yard touchdown pass.

The Buckeyes lead 7-0 at the start of the second quarter.

[EmpireWF]

Troy Smith looked pretty good against the Longhorns defense. He was able to get Ginn and Gonzalez on early. No mistakes, too, not a single offensive fumble or interception.

He didn't do anything to hurt his eventual Heisman run either.

[AZAggie]

Originally Posted by EmpireWF

Troy Smith looked pretty good against the Longhorns defense. He was able to get Ginn and Gonzalez on early. No mistakes, too, not a single offensive fumble or interception.

He didn't do anything to hurt his eventual Heisman run either.

The loss of that CB for the Longhorns was killer. They couldn't cover anyone last night, especially Gonzales.