Watch Out for Washington

Washington (2-0) is coming off a big win against then-No.22 Boise State, by a score of 24-10.

The Broncos' held a 14-game win streak, which was the longest in the Football Bowl Subdivision.

The Football Bowl Subdivision is what we are supposed to call Division I-A football now. A subdivision of 118 or so teams - sounds stupid, but let's get back to the Huskies.

Because of Washington's first win over a ranked opponent in 12 games, (last was on Nov. 22, 2003 - against No.8 Washington State) the school received 95 votes in the AP top-25 poll this week. Currently, they are ranked 30th. Just a reminder, Youngstown State and Akron didn't receive any votes.

So, saying that Ohio State is going into their toughest game of the 2007 season so far would be an understatement.

The Huskies feature a mobile sophomore quarterback by the name of Jake Locker. Locker has rushed for 167 yards on 26 carries and has three rushing touchdowns in Washington first two games (@ Syracuse and vs. Boise State).

In comparison, Locker has rushed for more touchdowns than the entire Ohio State team.

Washington has a solid running back Louis Rankin (left) that has seven career 100-yard rushing games, including a 147-yard (17 carries - 8.6 yards per carry) and three-touchdown performance @ Syracuse this year.

Compare that again to Ohio State, who’s leading rusher (Chris ‘Beanie’ Wells) has one career 100-yard game.

Currently, the Buckeyes are ranked No.10 in the AP top-25 poll, but are favored by only 4.5 points.

Ohio State will be trying to get their 16th straight win against an unranked opponent this Saturday, but it won’t be easy.