Ohio State 45, Marshall 7

<div class='cutline'>Dane Sanzenbacher runs past Marshall cornerback Rashad Jackson for a 65-yard touchdown catch. | <a href='http://www.dispatch.com/live/content/buckeyextra/2010-slide-shows/marshall/2010-osu-marshall-photos.html'>More photos from the 'Shoe</a></div>
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Dane Sanzenbacher runs past Marshall cornerback Rashad Jackson for a 65-yard touchdown catch. | More photos from the 'Shoe
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Buckeyes roll over Herd under the lights

When he meets with his players Friday, Ohio State coach Jim Tressel might tell them to stick their fingers in their ears — "La-la-la, we're not listening" — in the hope the Buckeyes don't get big-headed.

Because after the way OSU trucked Marshall 45-7 tonight in Ohio Stadium, it certainly appears that the second-ranked Buckeyes are worthy of their hype.

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