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12-28-2007, 12:30 PM
This BCS Championship Game matchup assures college fans of a first — either LSU or Ohio State will be the first two-time champion since the 1998 inception of the Bowl Championship Series. Going into this showdown, both teams have lots of firsts and lasts.
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LSU
Les Miles’ first win at his first head coaching job came Sept. 8, 2001 — Oklahoma State 30, Louisiana Tech 23. Miles is 61-27 at Okie State and LSU.
The last time LSU defeated a No. 1-ranked team was in 1997’s 28-21 win over Florida in Tiger Stadium.
Miles’ first win at LSU was the Hurricane Katrina-moved “home” game at Arizona State, a 35-31 last-minute victory.
The last lost fumble by an LSU running back was also the first lost fumble by a running back this season: Trindon Holliday fumbled in the third quarter against Tennessee in the SEC Championship Game.
LSU is first on the most-wins list in the SEC since 2001. LSU is 73-17 since the turn of the century.
The last time senior running back Jacob Hester lost a fumble was in the first carry in his first game of his freshman season, 342 carries ago.
Colt David is first in LSU’s record books for single season field goals with 25, in single-season scoring with 139 points and first in single-season PATs with 58.
LSU’s last two-time All-America was cornerback Corey Webster (2003-04)
LSU’s 2007 first-team All-SEC players are defensive end Glenn Dorsey, linebacker Darry Beckwith, kicker Colt David, punter Patrick Fisher, linebacker Ali Highsmith, cornerback Chevis Jackson, offensive guard Herman Johnson and safety Craig Steltz.
OHIO STATE
Jim Tressel’s first head coaching win came in Youngstown State’s 30-6 victory over Tennessee Tech, Oct. 11, 1986.
In their last game, the Buckeyes whipped arch-rival Michigan 14-3 and, in miserable weather conditions, outgained the Wolverines 279-91 yards.
Tressel’s first win at Ohio State came over Akron (28-14) on Sept. 8, 2001. It was his 136th career coaching win.
The last time Ohio State didn’t punt in a game was Oct. 27 this year in a 37-17 win over Penn State.
The last time the Buckeyes had three interceptions was Oct. 28, 2006 against Minnesota.
In his first season at Ohio State, Tressel had three first-team All Big 10 selections — center LeCharles Bentley, safety Mike Doss and offensive tackle Tyson Walter.
The last time Ohio State returned a kickoff for a TD was in the most recent BCS Championship Game, a 41-14 loss to Florida. Ted Ginn Jr. returned the opening kickoff 93 yards.
The first two-time All-America in Tressel’s OSU years was A.J. Hawk, who was a three-time (2003-05) All-Big 10 linebacker.
Ohio State’s first-team All-Big Ten players this year are linebacker James Laurinaitis, defensive end Vernon Gholston, quarterback Todd Boeckman, offensive tackle Kirk Barton, running back “Beanie” Wells and cornerback Malcolm Jenkins.
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LSU
Les Miles’ first win at his first head coaching job came Sept. 8, 2001 — Oklahoma State 30, Louisiana Tech 23. Miles is 61-27 at Okie State and LSU.
The last time LSU defeated a No. 1-ranked team was in 1997’s 28-21 win over Florida in Tiger Stadium.
Miles’ first win at LSU was the Hurricane Katrina-moved “home” game at Arizona State, a 35-31 last-minute victory.
The last lost fumble by an LSU running back was also the first lost fumble by a running back this season: Trindon Holliday fumbled in the third quarter against Tennessee in the SEC Championship Game.
LSU is first on the most-wins list in the SEC since 2001. LSU is 73-17 since the turn of the century.
The last time senior running back Jacob Hester lost a fumble was in the first carry in his first game of his freshman season, 342 carries ago.
Colt David is first in LSU’s record books for single season field goals with 25, in single-season scoring with 139 points and first in single-season PATs with 58.
LSU’s last two-time All-America was cornerback Corey Webster (2003-04)
LSU’s 2007 first-team All-SEC players are defensive end Glenn Dorsey, linebacker Darry Beckwith, kicker Colt David, punter Patrick Fisher, linebacker Ali Highsmith, cornerback Chevis Jackson, offensive guard Herman Johnson and safety Craig Steltz.
OHIO STATE
Jim Tressel’s first head coaching win came in Youngstown State’s 30-6 victory over Tennessee Tech, Oct. 11, 1986.
In their last game, the Buckeyes whipped arch-rival Michigan 14-3 and, in miserable weather conditions, outgained the Wolverines 279-91 yards.
Tressel’s first win at Ohio State came over Akron (28-14) on Sept. 8, 2001. It was his 136th career coaching win.
The last time Ohio State didn’t punt in a game was Oct. 27 this year in a 37-17 win over Penn State.
The last time the Buckeyes had three interceptions was Oct. 28, 2006 against Minnesota.
In his first season at Ohio State, Tressel had three first-team All Big 10 selections — center LeCharles Bentley, safety Mike Doss and offensive tackle Tyson Walter.
The last time Ohio State returned a kickoff for a TD was in the most recent BCS Championship Game, a 41-14 loss to Florida. Ted Ginn Jr. returned the opening kickoff 93 yards.
The first two-time All-America in Tressel’s OSU years was A.J. Hawk, who was a three-time (2003-05) All-Big 10 linebacker.
Ohio State’s first-team All-Big Ten players this year are linebacker James Laurinaitis, defensive end Vernon Gholston, quarterback Todd Boeckman, offensive tackle Kirk Barton, running back “Beanie” Wells and cornerback Malcolm Jenkins.