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Ohio State brings great tradition to rivalry

When it comes to Big Ten tickets, few match the history and tradition of the Ohio State Buckeyes. And you can get great Husker tickets to see two of college football’s all-time great programs match up when the Huskers face the Buckeyes on Saturday, Oct. 8 in Nebraska’s Memorial Stadium.
Nebraska's first home game as a member of the Big Ten Conference is a program that rivals Nebraska in history and excellence. Ohio State will visit Lincoln on Saturday, Oct. 8, in a 7 p.m. matchup that will no doubt be a memorable one for fans and players alike.
Ohio State has been one of the kingpins of the Big Ten Conference from the beginning. Their all-time record heading into the season of 819-308-53 compares favorably among the top programs of all time. They have won 34 conference titles and seven national championships – the most recent in 2002 – and boast 175 first-team All-Americans, seven Heisman Trophy winners (including the only back-to-back winner, Archie Griffin), five Lombardi Trophy winners and four Outland Trophy winners.
Ohio State's football history runs even deeper, with numerous players going on to the NFL and eight Buckeye alums being named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Among the former Ohio State players are one of the game's legendary coaches and trendsetters, Paul Brown, who coached the Cleveland Browns to the NFL title and brought the Cincinnati Bengals into existence in the old American Football League. Also among the Hall of Famers from Ohio State is current Pittsburgh Steelers defensive guru Dick LeBeau, as well as legendary coach Sid Gillman, kicker Lou Groza and wide receiver Paul Warfield.
Nebraska and Ohio State have met just twice in the teams' histories, with the Buckeyes winning both matchups in 1955 (28-20) and 1956 (34-7). Of the Big Ten schools Nebraska has played in its long football history, Ohio State is the only current Big Ten Conference school that has never lost to the Huskers.
Last year's Ohio State team shared the Big Ten Conference championship and played in the Sugar Bowl, where they held off Arkansas for a 31-26 victory. While the win capped an outstanding 12-1 season, the offseason was full of controversy that rocked the Buckeye program.
Allegations of excessive benefits that included tattoos, cars and money ultimately led to the sudden departure of longtime coach Jim Tressel, who guided the Buckeyes to the 2002 national championship and had brought Ohio State football back into national prominence. The program was turned over in June to interim coach Luke Fickell, a former Buckeye player who had been an assistant with Ohio State since 2002, moving from special teams coordinator to co-defensive coordinator before assuming the duties as head coach.
So far, Ohio State hasn't missed a beat this season. With impressive wins over Miami (Fla.) and Colorado on their resume, the Buckeyes are making a statement as a team to watch in the Leaders Division of the Big Ten. They will be making their first-ever visit to Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb., and already the interest in this game is at a level rarely seen before, even from the days Nebraska matched up against teams like Texas, Oklahoma or even Notre Dame in Memorial Stadium.
As is has been since 1962, Nebraska's home game against Ohio State has been declared a sellout. But that doesn't mean tickets aren't available – in fact, you can get great seats to see the Huskers take on the Buckeyes right now.
Don't miss out on what will be a historic and exciting night of college football. Get your tickets for the Saturday, Oct. 8 matchup between Nebraska and Ohio State now at Ticket Express – where no Husker football game is ever sold out.

Huskers big-play capability is exciting

Nebraska fans with Husker tickets have always enjoyed "the big one" – a play that breaks for big yards and creates a level of excitement that makes the game fun to watch.
This year's Husker football team has shown the capability of making the big play. In fact, according to the Omaha World-Herald, Nebraska's offense this season has produced more big plays than the combined total of the top five teams in the SEC.
That's right – combined.
On eight occasions this season, the Nebraska offense has racked up a play that went for 40 or more yards. In the Huskers' 42-29 win over Fresno State last week, Nebraska's final play of the night came when Taylor Martinez took off on a 46-yard option play for the game's final touchdown.
While Nebraska's offense has shown big-play capability, the concern is that it might not be able to create long, sustained drives that chew up clock and are more likely to wear down opposing defenses. On half of Nebraska's offensive plays so far this season, they have gained two yards or less.
To give you an idea of where Nebraska's offense is, consider this – Nebraska ranks 31st among 120 teams in college football's highest division in points per game, but is 97th in first downs and an incredible 110th in time of possession.
Offensive coordinator Tim Beck said a lot of the Huskers' success in their win over the Bulldogs came against a defense that loaded the front line with linebackers and safeties. While that takes away Nebraska's ability to control the line of scrimmage and wear down opponents, it also creates the opportunity for Nebraska to break "the big one" – something that will always bring Husker fans to their feet.
You can check out the Huskers this weekend as they take on Washington in Nebraska's final non-conference home game. Get great Husker tickets now at Ticket Express – where no Husker football game is ever sold out.