Four downs: Keys for Ohio State-Cal 
September, 14, 2012
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Austin Ward | ESPN.com
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Critical areas for the Buckeyes as they gear up for a visit from the Golden Bears on Saturday at Ohio Stadium (TV: ABC, noon).
FIRST DOWN
Foot patrol: The decision was put off until game day, but eventually Urban Meyer is going to have to pick a starting running back.
FIRST DOWN
Foot patrol: The decision was put off until game day, but eventually Urban Meyer is going to have to pick a starting running back.
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