September 6, 2003 San Diego State at Ohio State The 1-0 San Diego State Aztecs of coach Tom Craft met the 2nd ranked, 1-0 Ohio State Buckeyes of coach Jim Tressel in a game that tested the Buckeyes’ commitment to “Tressel Ball”. The Buckeyes under Tressel had played a style of football that was dependent on a strong defense, excellent special teams, & an offense that … [Read more...] about This Date in College Football Belt History – September 6
Tressel Ball
This Date in College Football Belt History – January 3
January 3, 2003 The Fiesta Bowl Miami, FLA, vs Ohio State The top-ranked, 12-0 Miami Hurricanes & coach Larry Coker had a 31-game Belt reign as they prepared to meet the 2nd ranked, 13-0 Ohio State Buckeyes of coach Jim Tressel in the BCS Championship game. The Hurricanes were 11 ½ point favorites & almost all of the national prognosticators expected Miami … [Read more...] about This Date in College Football Belt History – January 3