BIG PLAY GUY--Ohio State linebacker Jerry Rudzinski (35) forces the ball out of Penn State quarterback Kevin Thompson's (16) hand then recovers the fumble in the end-zone for the top-ranked Buckeyes go ahead touchdown in their 27-9 win over the seventh-ranked Nittany Lions, at Ohio Stadium, in Columbus, Ohio, on Saturday, Oct. 3, 1998.

GETTING THE TOUGH YARDS--Ohio State fullback Matt Keller (23) runs out of a tackle by Penn State's Bob Jones (86) as linebacker Brandon Short (43) closes in during the number one-ranked Buckeye's 27-9 Big Ten opening win over the seventh-ranked Nittany Lions, at Ohio Stadium, in Columbus, Ohio, on Saturday, Oct. 3, 1998.

BERRY HAPPY BUCKEYES--Ohio State safety Gary Berry (1) joins in the celebration after the Buckeye's special team blocked a Penn State punt and recovered for a touchdown during Ohio State's 27-9 victory over the seventh-ranked Nittany Lions, at Ohio Stadium, in Columbus, Ohio, on Saturday, Oct. 3, 1998.