Just because Ohio State beat the stuffing out of Michigan yet again, the football season isn’t over. The Buckeyes are still in the hunt for the BCS National Championship game. Oregon and Oklahoma are out and Arizona State got pummeled by USC last night.

ASU’s loss to USC takes away any chance that an impressive win over USC would have given them the style points needed to jump over the Buckeyes in the rankings. Odds are pretty good you already know how it goes from here, but just in case you’re new, let’s review your viewing schedule for the next two weeks.

Kansas vs Missouri
As Buckeye fan, I don’t really care who wins here as long as somebody wins. Look for a high scoring game as I don’t think either team has the defense to keep. I’m not the only one who thinks agrees. The over/under is 68 on this game.

The important thing here is that somebody wins taking out the other team. I think I’d like to see a sloppy, close game. A game with lots of turnovers that is won by a field goal isn’t going to impress anyone too much. This game is really a setup for next weekend. As the only undefeated team, a loss this weekend would help. A one loss Kansas leaves lots of room for them to claim they deserve a shot at the big game. Hey, if you want a BCS playoff, this is as close as it gets. Don’t complain.

Oklahoma vs. Oklahoma State
This game should tell us if Oklahoma can play without their starting quarterback. If they win, lets hope they win big and come into next weekend confident. We need them to beat the winner of Kansas/Missouri.

However, if they lose, and Texas beats Texas A&M, that would send Texas to the Big 12 Championship game. (I don’t have a clue what happens if both Texas and Oklahoma lose.)

Again, as a Buckeye, I want to see Oklahoma look strong today. They need to come into next weekend with confidence and ready to take home the Big 12 Championship.

So, let’s review: #2 Kansas vs. #4 Missouri knocks one of them from #2/#4 to whatever. Buckeyes move to #4. If Oklahoma beats winner of Kansas/Missouri, Buckeyes move to #3.

That leaves West Virginia
I never thought I’d see the day when West Virginia would be a thorn in the Buckeyes side. They sit at number #3 and UConn is probably has the best chance of beating them. I doubt Pittsburgh is going to do anything next weekend but the way this season is going, I won’t rule anything out.

UConn is good but let’s be honest, they aren’t that good. However, I do have a sense that West Virginia can self destruct. Cinci game them a fight and if they get over confident, who knows. I won’t put money on it but you know who I’ll be routing for.

Finally, a close game for WV this weekend or next might give the pollsters the extra push they need to bump Ohio State past WV into a national championship game. Let’s be honest, the BCS is about money and bottom line, who’s going to bring in the bottom line? An Ohio State return for redemption? Go Bucks.

However
Screw the BCS Championship. It is a week too late and everyone is back work. Personally, I’d rather see the Buckeyes destroy USC in the Rose Bowl. I’ve been wanting that game since Tressel came on board.