The Buckeyes are 11-0, and we all know what this week is. (Warning to OSU freshmen: jumping into Mirror Lake is not advised unless you're up to date on your shots.) Welcome to Across The Field, a regular feature on BuckeyeNation where we point you to noteworthy Buckeyes coverage here and elsewhere. Think something should be included? Send it to espnkendrick@gmail.com.

 

Ohio State 21, Wisconsin 14 (OT)

• Ryan Shazier and the Ohio State defense came through in a big way on an off day for Braxton Miller and the offense, writes Adam Rittenberg.
• Shazier is at the top of the heap, writes Doug Lesmerises. (Plain Dealer)
• Ohio State is 11-0 and pretty good, but the Buckeyes showed they're not as good as the teams ahead of them in the polls. (Sporting News)
• In a physical game, you don't bet against John Simon, writes Bill Livingston. (Plain Dealer)
• Montee Ball got the record, but Carlos Hyde got the glory. (Wisconsin State Journal)

BuckeyeNation Week in Review

• Bradley Roby, who made another big pass breakup that saved a touchdown at Wisconsin, isn't quite ready to talk about his NFL future, writes Austin Ward.
• Center Cory Linsley has been consistent, a great trait in a snapper in a spread offense.
• The son of a former Ohio State fullback will walk on this fall.
• Ward took a look at what the defensive line could look like in 2013.
• Both Mel Kiper and Brock Huard believe the Buckeyes are primed for 2013.
• Brad Bournival picked his top six recruits remaining on Ohio State's board, and a group of six more.
• Two Georgia juniors received Ohio State offers. RB Miles Autry and WR Demarre Kitt both have Ohio State in their top three.
• Three Buckeyes recruiting targets on the 2014 Watch List were guests of Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium. So was 2013 LB Skai Moore.
• 2014 QB DeShone Kizer got an offer from Michigan State.
• Junior OT Demetrius Knox of Texas will make his decision just after Thanksgiving, and the Buckeyes are a finalist.
• All is still quiet on the Mike Mitchell front.
• What are the odds that Urban Meyer can get Gareon Conley to flip his commitment to Ohio State? He says he's going to take visits, defying Michigan.
• Maryland and Rutgers are in talks to join the Big Ten. Thoughts?

Football

• Is this Ohio State's special uniform for the Michigan game? (Land Grant Holy Land).
• While hating Michigan is part of the Ohio State culture, Zach Boren has to maintain some respect, writes Bill Livingston. (Plain Dealer)
• Does moving to defense help Zach Boren's possible pro career? (Eleven Warriors)
• Getting leaner was important to Ohio State's offensive line success. (SI.com)
• Lesmerises received records of Ohio State's latest secondary violations, and all were very minor. The school made two very important hires on the compliance front. (Plain Dealer)
• Urban Meyer gets an A so far, but probably won't be on the awards lists, writes Rob Oller. (Dispatch, $)

Basketball

• The Buckeyes won their first two games, beating Albany at home and Rhode Island at a neutral site.
• Two ESPN 100 recruits signed with the Buckeyes in the early period.
• Thad Matta is pleased with the recruiting class so far. (Plain Dealer)
• The Buckeyes are suffering a bit on the boards without Sullinger. (Dispatch)

The Gang's All Here

• Ohio State's No. 5 wrestling team beat No. 12 Virginia Tech. (OSU)
• The women's soccer team had a great season that ended in a heartbreaker in the NCAA tournament. (OSU)
• The school has a new apparel deal (for teams and items Nike is not involved with). (Lantern)
• A few items were stolen from Ohio Stadium last week.