“Here’s the scary part for the rest of the Big Ten: The Buckeyes might be more talented and face a much easier schedule in 2013 than they did last season.” — ESPN

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“Ohio State will run the table and win the Big Ten title game. How can you keep a team with back-to-back perfect seasons out of the national title game?” — Phil Steele

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DAVID BRIGGS BLADE SPORTS WRITER

OSU: Greater expectations

“Of course there are holes. Braxton Miller has to improve as a leader and a thrower. The defense will miss John Simon. But this is the Big Ten, where there isn’t a serious challenger to the Buckeyes.” — CBSSports.com

First Published August 28, 2013, 4:50 a.m.