Ohio State Survives Scare from San Diego State, Wins 16-13 – Ohio State Buckeyes

Sept. 6, 2003

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San Diego State wide receiver Wesley Williams (84) is hit by Ohio State cornerback Justin Fox (34) on his way to a touchdown in the first quarter Saturday, Sept. 6, 2003, in Columbus, Ohio. Assisting on the touchdown is San Diego State’s Lynell Hamilton (22). (AP Phyoto/Terry Gilliam)

Ohio State’s Will Allen (4) leaves a trail of San Diego State defenders in his path as he returns an interception 100 yards for a touchdown in the first quarter Saturday, Sept. 6, 2003, at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. Trailing are San Diego’s Jasper Harvey (72), Lonell Penman (88) and Jeremy Justice (81). (AP Photo/Mark Hall)

Ohio State’s Will Allen (4) heads for the end zone as he returns an interception 100-yards for a touchdown during the first quarter against San Diego State Saturday, Sept. 6, 2003, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State’s A.J. Hawk (47) blocks San Diego States’ Lonnell Penman (88) in the background. (AP Photo/Mark Hall)

Ohio State defensive end Will Smith (93) hits San Diego State quarterback Mike Dlugolecki (5) during the first quarter Saturday, Sep. 6, 2003, at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Ohio State cornerback Dustin Fox (37) interferes with San Diego State wide receiver Jeff Webb (17) during the second quarter Saturday, Sept. 6, 2003, in Columbus, Ohio. Fox was called for pass interference on the play. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Ohio State coach Jim Tressel gestures towards his splayers during the third quarter of their 16-13 win over San Diego State Saturday, Sept. 6, 2003, in Columbus, Ohio. At left is OSU quarterback Scott McMullen (15). (AP Photo/Terry Gilliam)

Ohio State quarterback Craig Krenzel (16) is trapped between San Diego State defenders Jeff Shoate (26) and Brandon Rager (98) during the first quarter Saturday, Sept. 6, 2003, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State won 16-13. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

San Diego State quarterback Matt Dlugolecki (5) looks downfield for a receiver as Ohio State linebacker A.J. Hawk closes in during the first quarter Saturday, Sept. 6, 2003, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Ohio State tailback Maurice Hall (28) is surrounded by San Diego State defenders Jacob Elimimian (39) and Marviel Underwood (5) during the seconed quarter Saturday, Sept. 6, 2003, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Terry Gilliam)

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