Ohio doesn't have the resources to compete for a national title like its in-state brethren, defending champion Ohio State, but the Bobcats have the mindset that they can compete with the top-ranked Buckeyes when they play Saturday in Columbus.

The Bobcats (1-1) of the Mid-American Conference lost their opener 34-31 to a Big Ten school, Rutgers, then last week defeated West Virginia of the Big 12, 17-10.

"Our kids are extremely competitive," Ohio coach Brian Smith said. "They're very confident. They obviously know that this is a big challenge and we're playing a really strong program that has obviously earned that right to be one of the top programs in the country and they're excited for the challenge."

For the Buckeyes (2-0), it's another tune-up before opening Big Ten play at Washingto

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