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Michigan, Ohio State players brawl after Wolverines beat No. 2 Buckeyes. Police use pepper spray
Read full article: Michigan, Ohio State players brawl after Wolverines beat No. 2 Buckeyes. Police use pepper sprayA fight broke out at midfield after Michigan stunned No. 2 Ohio State 13-10 on Saturday when Wolverines players attempted to plant their flag on the OSU logo and were confronted by the Buckeyes.
No. 2 Ohio State takes control in the 2nd half and runs over No. 5 Indiana 38-15
Read full article: No. 2 Ohio State takes control in the 2nd half and runs over No. 5 Indiana 38-15Will Howard passed for two touchdowns and rushed for another, TreVeyon Henderson ran for a score and No. 2 Ohio State beat previously undefeated No. 5 Indiana 38-15.
NCAA closes loophole that allowed Oregon to purposely induce late penalty in win
Read full article: NCAA closes loophole that allowed Oregon to purposely induce late penalty in winThe NCAA football rules committee has issued guidance to close a loophole that allowed second-ranked Oregon to exploit an illegal substitution penalty late in its victory over Ohio State to take time off the clock.
Will Howard wins No. 2 Ohio State's quarterback competition. Devin Brown is backup again
Read full article: Will Howard wins No. 2 Ohio State's quarterback competition. Devin Brown is backup againWill Howard has won Ohio Stateās quarterback battle against Devin Brown and will be the starter when the No. 2 Buckeyes open against Akron on Aug. 31.
Ohio State hires Chip Kelly as offensive coordinator after he steps down as head coach at UCLA
Read full article: Ohio State hires Chip Kelly as offensive coordinator after he steps down as head coach at UCLAUCLA coach Chip Kelly stepped down after six seasons leading the Bruins to become offensive coordinator for Ohio State.
Returning players, key transfers, O'Brien hiring kick-start offseason for Ohio State's Ryan Day
Read full article: Returning players, key transfers, O'Brien hiring kick-start offseason for Ohio State's Ryan DayWith many players NFL eligible and others following unhappy starting quarterback Kyle McCord into the transfer portal, Ohio State football looked to be in for an unhappy winter.
Ohio State to hire former Texans head coach Bill O'Brien as offensive coordinator, AP source says
Read full article: Ohio State to hire former Texans head coach Bill O'Brien as offensive coordinator, AP source saysOhio State is hiring former Houston Texans and Penn State head coach Bill OāBrien as offensive coordinator, a person with direct knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press.
Coach-to-player comms, sideline tablets tested in bowl games, but some schools decided to hold off
Read full article: Coach-to-player comms, sideline tablets tested in bowl games, but some schools decided to hold offThe possibility of college teams using NFL-style communication technology has been viewed with a little more urgency in the aftermath of the Michigan sign-stealing scandal.
Buckeyes' McCord, OU's Gabriel, Oregon State's Chiles top names in portal as 30-day window opens
Read full article: Buckeyes' McCord, OU's Gabriel, Oregon State's Chiles top names in portal as 30-day window opensOhio Stateās Kyle McCord, Oklahomaās Dillon Gabriel and Oregon State's Aidan Chiles led a parade of quarterbacks into the transfer portal on the first day of a 30-day window football players can put their names out in search of another opportunity.
RB Henderson expected to return, WR Egbuka questionable as No. 3 Buckeyes prepare to play at Purdue
Read full article: RB Henderson expected to return, WR Egbuka questionable as No. 3 Buckeyes prepare to play at PurdueOhio State coach Ryan Day says he expected to have running back TreVeyon Henderson back in the lineup for Saturday's game at Purdue.
No. 6 Ohio State plunges for touchdown with 1 second left to beat No. 9 Notre Dame 17-14
Read full article: No. 6 Ohio State plunges for touchdown with 1 second left to beat No. 9 Notre Dame 17-14Chip Trayanum's 1-yard TD run with a second left to give No. 6 Ohio State a 17-14 victory at No. 9 Notre Dame.
No. 3 Buckeyes overcome sluggish showing to extend winning streak over Hoosiers, 23-3
Read full article: No. 3 Buckeyes overcome sluggish showing to extend winning streak over Hoosiers, 23-3Miyan Williams rushed for two touchdowns and No. 3 Ohio State beat Indiana 23-3 for its 23rd consecutive season-opening victory.
Kyle McCord gets the nod as starting QB for No. 3 Ohio State after 2 years as C.J. Stroud's backup
Read full article: Kyle McCord gets the nod as starting QB for No. 3 Ohio State after 2 years as C.J. Stroud's backupOhio State coach Ryan Day says Kyle McCord will be the starting quarterback when the No. 3 Buckeyes open the season Saturday at Indiana.
Ohio State, Georgia reloaded after losing stars to NFL draft
Read full article: Ohio State, Georgia reloaded after losing stars to NFL draftOnly months after Georgia defensive linemen and Ohio State wide receivers combined to fill five first-round slots in the NFL draft, those positions again boast top talent for the teams preparing to meet in the College Football Playoff Peach Bowl semifinal.
No. 2 Ohio State holds off Terps 43-30, Michigan next
Read full article: No. 2 Ohio State holds off Terps 43-30, Michigan nextDallan Hayden scored three touchdowns in the second half of No. 2 Ohio State's 43-30 victory over Maryland to set up a monumental matchup of unbeatens next weekend between the Buckeyes and rival Michigan.
Raise makes Ohio State's Day one of highest-paid coaches
Read full article: Raise makes Ohio State's Day one of highest-paid coachesOhio State plans to hike Ryan Dayās annual salary to $9.5 million as part of a two-year contract extension that will put him among the nationās highest-paid college football coaches.
Former teammates, coaches honor Haskins at emotional service
Read full article: Former teammates, coaches honor Haskins at emotional serviceFormer teammates and coaches paid tribute to former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins during an emotional memorial service a little less than two weeks after the 24-year-old was killed on a South Florida highway.
Michigan beats Ohio State 42-27, ends 8-game skid in rivalry
Read full article: Michigan beats Ohio State 42-27, ends 8-game skid in rivalryHassan Haskins scored five touchdowns and Aidan Hutchinson had three sacks, helping No. 6 Michigan finally beat No. 2 Ohio State 42-27 to give Jim Harbaugh his first win as a coach against the rivals.
COVID-19 shadows title game as college football season ends
Read full article: COVID-19 shadows title game as college football season endsFrom start to finish, the specter of COVID-19 loomed large over the 2020 college football season and the national championship game was no exception. The game, played in the Miami Dolphinsā stadium, drew the sort of turnout typically found in the fourth quarter of an NFL preseason game. But the challenges college football faced in navigating the pandemic were unique. The Pac-12 and Big Ten postponed their seasons before reversing course, and Ohio State played only eight games. It was a made-for-TV season that ends with an asterisk, and college football now looks toward the 2021 season, which is a big question mark.
Bama's Waddle back practicing, status for title game unclear
Read full article: Bama's Waddle back practicing, status for title game unclearNow the question is will he be able to play in the title game Monday night against Ohio State? āI think you absolutely have to prepare as if he's going to play,ā Ohio State defensive coordinator Kerry Coombs said. Ohio State President Kristina M. Johnson posted photos on Twitter showing her visiting with coach Ryan Day and the team in the school's indoor practice facility. WEST COAST EXPORTSThe West Coast will be well represented in the national championship game among the players, if not the football programs themselves. Alabama All-America tailback Najee Harris, Ohio State wide receiver Chris Olave and Buckeyes All-America guard Wyatt Davis are all from California.
Reported virus issues at Ohio St raise specter of CFP delay
Read full article: Reported virus issues at Ohio St raise specter of CFP delayOhio State won 49-28. AL.com reported that Ohio State has been in contact with CFP officials about possible player availability problems that could force the game to be delayed. For Ohio State, though, it has been an especially bumpy road. The Big Ten initially canceled the fall football season in August, only to reverse course in September. Ohio State played its final regular-season game and the Big Ten championship game missing more than 20 players for each.
Alabama, Ohio State travel different paths to title game
Read full article: Alabama, Ohio State travel different paths to title gameOhio State won 49-28. āThis team, this program, we persevered through so much,ā Ohio State running back Trey Sermon said Monday. In addition to Sarkisian's imminent departure, Alabama has to take care of some Heisman Trophy business while preparing for the matchup with Ohio State. Ohio State (7-0) won that meeting en route to the national title. OHIO STATEOverview: Like many teams, Ohio State faced major obstacles during the pandemic.
Ohio State coach Day expects QB Fields to play vs Alabama
Read full article: Ohio State coach Day expects QB Fields to play vs AlabamaOhio State head coach Ryan Day hugs quarterback Justin Fields after their win against Clemson in the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, in New Orleans. Ohio State won 49-28. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)Ohio State coach Ryan Day says he expects Justin Fields to play in the College Football Playoff national championship game against Alabama after the quarterback was banged up during the semifinals. Fields missed only one play and finished with six touchdown passes in Ohio Stateās 49-28 victory. Buckeyes running back Trey Sermon took Fields' place on the call.
Fields' day: No. 3 Ohio State routs No. 2 Clemson 49-28
Read full article: Fields' day: No. 3 Ohio State routs No. 2 Clemson 49-2811, where Clemson coach Dabo Swinney placed Ohio State on his ballot in the final regular-season coaches' poll. 3 Ohio State buried the second-ranked Tigers 49-28 in the Sugar Bowl semifinal Friday night. Ohio State beat the Crimson Tide in the semifinals on the way to the 2014 national championship. āThis performance by this team I hope will go down in Ohio State history as a landmark victory,ā Day said. Ohio State did not give details about their absences, but all four had played in the Big Ten championship two weeks ago.
Coastal Carolina's Jamey Chadwell is AP coach of the year
Read full article: Coastal Carolina's Jamey Chadwell is AP coach of the yearFILE - In this Oct. 31, 2020, file photo, Coastal Carolina coach Jamey Chadwell waits to lead his team onto the field for an NCAA football game against Georgia State in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis, File)Coastal Carolinaās Jamey Chadwell is The Associated Press college football coach of the year after leading the Chanticleers to a surprising, near-perfect season. UCFās Scott Frost was AP coach of the year in 2017 and Gary Patterson won the first of his two AP awards with TCU in 2009 when the Horned Frogs were competing in the Mountain West. Chadwell came to Coastal Carolina in 2017 as offensive coordinator for former coach Joe Moglia after four successful season at FCS Charleston Southern. ___VotingJamey Chadwell, Coastal Carolina - 88 points (16 first-place votes).
Clemson and Ohio State get CFP rematch in Sugar Bowl
Read full article: Clemson and Ohio State get CFP rematch in Sugar Bowl(AP Photo/Darron Cummings)COLUMBUS, Ohio ā Shortened schedule and all, Ohio State is headed back to the College Football Playoff and a familiar foe will be waiting. Barta, the Iowa athletic director, said āthere was no dissension in the roomā over putting Ohio State in. Clemson coach Dabo Sweeney said he wasn't surprised Ohio State got in with fewer games ābecause thatās what the committee has demonstrated over the past few weeks. We all know Ohio State is an incredibly talented team.āThe loss to Clemson in the playoff last year landed hard and lingered for the Buckeyes, Ohio State coach Ryan Day said on ESPN. It'll be different this time with less than two weeks between the conference championship game and the semifinal.
CFP: Alabama-Notre Dame, Clemson-Ohio St as Aggies left out
Read full article: CFP: Alabama-Notre Dame, Clemson-Ohio St as Aggies left outNotre Dame was picked Sunday over Texas A&M for the final spot, ending what little drama there had been. Alabama, Notre Dame, Clemson and Ohio State have also held the first four spots in the AP Top 25 since Oct. 25. The Atlantic Coast Conference is the second league to have two teams in the playoff, joining the SEC in 2017. After sitting second in the CFP rankings for a month, Notre Dame was blown out 34-10 by Clemson in the ACC championship. Barta said the disparate number of games played by contenders ā along with far fewer cross-conference games than usual ā- was a challenge for the committee all season.
The Latest: 8 German players test positive at world juniors
Read full article: The Latest: 8 German players test positive at world juniorsThe school said Friday, Dec. 18, 2020, the players have decided to opt out of any potential bowl game. The IIHF also said two members of Swedenās team staff tested positive. The network did not say if Michaels had tested positive or had been in contact with someone who had tested positive. The Huskies said in a statement that no one from their program was in close contact with the individual who tested positive at Seton Hall. Ferentz is the 23rd FBS coach to reveal publicly that he tested positive for the virus.
Bama, Ohio St add 5-stars while preparing for champ games
Read full article: Bama, Ohio St add 5-stars while preparing for champ gamesāI could be here all day talking about how different this is,ā Ohio State coach Ryan Day said on the Big Ten Network. As of late Wednesday afternoon, Alabama had signed five of them and was expected to land at least one more. Even with the coach's future still to be determined, day signing was OK for the Wolverines. On the positive side for the Wolverines on signing day: In-state running back Donovan Edwards, a four-star, signed with Michigan. Smith had indicated his final decision would come down to a choice between LSU, Alabama, Georgia and Miami.
Big Ten audible: Ohio State will play for title vs Wildcats
Read full article: Big Ten audible: Ohio State will play for title vs Wildcats3 Ohio State to play in the Big Ten championship game on Dec. 19 against No. 3 Ohio State to take on No. Ohio State finished the regular season with only five games after Michigan had to pull out of Saturday's showdown because of COVID-19 issues. Ohio State ā No. Though Ohio State is already in the top four of the CFP rankings, a win against Northwestern could be important in seeding.
Michigan cancels Ohio State showdown, citing COVID-19 cases
Read full article: Michigan cancels Ohio State showdown, citing COVID-19 casesMichigan canceled its annual rivalry game at Ohio State on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020, because of the COVID-19 outbreak within the Wolverines football program. āOur players, they want to play,ā Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh said. āIf youāre just looking at college football, how can you have a successful football season without Ohio State-Michigan. Ohio State entered the day No. Ohio State guard Wyatt Davis said the team works all year with the goal of beating Michigan.
No. 3 Ohio State has no problem with Spartans in 52-12 win
Read full article: No. 3 Ohio State has no problem with Spartans in 52-12 win3 Ohio State to a 52-12 win over Michigan State on Saturday. Defensive line coach Larry Johnson coached Ohio State in Day's absence. Michigan State (2-4, 2-4) was coming off a win over another undefeated team ā Northwestern ā but the Spartans were overmatched Saturday. They punted on fourth-and-1 in the first quarter ā and again on fourth down in Ohio State territory early in the third. Michigan State wraps up the regular season at Penn State.
Week 14: Ohio State returns and BYU-Coastal square off
Read full article: Week 14: Ohio State returns and BYU-Coastal square offOhio State quarterback Justin Fields throws a pass against Indiana during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. 3 Ohio State is playing as much as who will be play playing for the Buckeyes this weekend. Ohio State seems to be on track to play at Michigan State on Saturday after a spike in COVID-19 cases in the program forced a cancellation of last week's road trip to Illinois. If Ohio State has one more game canceled it would be unable to meet the Big Ten's minimum game played to be eligible for the conference title game. UNDER THE RADARNebraska at PurdueNeither team is in the Big West race, but the interesting thing is the Boilermakers (2-3) have won two straight against the Cornhuskers (1-4).
Fields throws 5 TDs passes, No. 3 Ohio State beats Rutgers
Read full article: Fields throws 5 TDs passes, No. 3 Ohio State beats RutgersOhio State quarterback Justin Fields throws a pass against Rutgers during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. Fields threw two touchdown passes to Chris Olave, with Jameson Williams, Garrett Wilson and Jeremy Ruckert also recipients of scoring passes. Wilson caught six passes for 104 yards for Ohio State, and Fields completed passes to nine receivers. They battled Ohio State but couldn't climb out of the hole they dug early. Ohio State: The Buckeyes were sloppy and got stuck in the mud at times, but Fields can make things happen.
Nightmare scenario: What happens when outbreak hits QB room?
Read full article: Nightmare scenario: What happens when outbreak hits QB room?What happens if an outbreak hits a teamās quarterback room? āObviously this year thereās some things that will be unique,ā Wisconsin coach Paul Chryst said Monday without specifically discussing his playersā test results. āI think there certainly were those questions after the decision was made,ā Ohio State team physician Jim Borchers said last week. And thatās all we really paid attention to.āBig Ten protocols say that athletes who test positive through point-of-contact daily testing must take a polymerase chain reaction test to confirm the first result. While Wisconsin awaits answers, Big Ten teams continue reminding quarterbacks about the potential risks inherent in this unusual season.
Why not us?: Ohio State's Day wants answers from Big Ten
Read full article: Why not us?: Ohio State's Day wants answers from Big TenOhio State was a close No. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)COLUMBUS, Ohio ā Ohio State coach Ryan Day is pushing the Big Ten for answers about when the conference plans to play a football season. Ohio State was No. Thatās the hard part.āThe Big Ten announced on Aug. 11 it was postponing its fall football season. Ohio State and other schools already are suffering financially because of the decision.
AP source: Big Ten working on multiple options for football
Read full article: AP source: Big Ten working on multiple options for footballBig Ten coaches, athletic directors and medical personnel are working on multiple plans for staging a football season including one that would have the league kicking off as soon as Thanksgiving weekend. The person spoke Friday on condition of anonymity because the Big Ten was not making public its efforts to have a football season that starts in either late fall or winter. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel first reported the Big Ten was considering a possible Thanksgiving start to the season. The Big Ten announced on Aug. 11 it was postponing its fall football season because of concerns about playing during the COVID-19 pandemic. If they are met, thats when theyll get back, the person told AP.