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FILE - Ohio State quarterback Kyle McCord plays in an NCAA college spring football game Saturday, April 16, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. Two-year starter C.J. Stroud is off to the NFL in the draft next month, which means Ohio State coach Ryan Day needs to find a new quarterback for 2023. The race pits third-year backup Kyle McCord, who has seen limited action in his first two seasons, against second-year player Devin Brown. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, File)
QB auditions take center stage in Ohio St spring practice

By Mitch Stacy Mar. 06, 2023 01:36 PM EST
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Two-year starter C.J. Stroud is off to the NFL in the draft

Ohio State promotes Brian Hartline to offensive coordinator

By Mitch Stacy Jan. 13, 2023 05:46 PM EST
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio State football coach Ryan Day promoted receivers coach

Michigan defensive lineman Cam Goode celebrates their win over Ohio State after an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
After losing to Michigan again, Ohio State tries to move on

By Mitch Stacy Nov. 26, 2022 06:30 PM EST
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — With a potential first-round draft pick at quarterback and a

Michigan defensive back R.J. Moten, left, and defensive back Gemon Green tackle Ohio State tight end Gee Scott during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
No. 3 Michigan beats Ohio State for 2nd straight year, 45-23

By Mitch Stacy Nov. 26, 2022 04:22 PM EST
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — After Michigan beat Ohio State with stunning ease for the

Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) scrambles past Maryland linebacker Gereme Spraggins during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Differing paths of QBs Stroud, McCarthy led them to The Game

By Mitch Stacy Nov. 25, 2022 12:45 PM EST
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — J.J. McCarthy was a freshman bit player in Michigan's 42-27

Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) throws against Illinois in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
No. 3 Michigan vs No. 2 Ohio St the Big Ten clash of titans

By Mitch Stacy Nov. 23, 2022 10:32 AM EST
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The stakes could hardly be higher for this year's edition of

FILE - Michigan running back Blake Corum (2) is chased by Ohio State safety Ronnie Hickman during the second half of an NCAA college football game Nov. 27, 2021, in Ann Arbor, Mich. The Ohio State defense that was shredded by backs Hassan Haskins and Corum for 256 yards last year is vastly improved under new coordinator Jim Knowles. But Corum is better than ever in 2022. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
Revenge game: Ohio State tired of living with Michigan loss

By Mitch Stacy Nov. 22, 2022 04:31 PM EST
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio State has been counting the days until it could get a shot

Ohio State wide receiver Emeka Egbuka celebrates his touchdown against Indiana during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022 in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)
No. 2 Ohio State loses RB Williams in 56-14 rout of Indiana

By Mitch Stacy Nov. 12, 2022 03:37 PM EST
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio State won big on Saturday but may have lost another star

Indiana tight end AJ Barner (88) dives for a first down while being grabbed by Penn State safety Zakee Wheatley (6) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
No. 2 Buckeyes to fine-tune vs Hoosiers before Michigan tilt

By Mitch Stacy Nov. 10, 2022 12:27 PM EST
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio State coach Ryan Day said last week's gut-check win over

Ohio State defensive end J.T. Tuimoloau (44) returns an interception for a touchdown during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Penn State, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in State College, Pa. Ohio State won 44-31. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
No. 2 Ohio St resilient on road, shows complete skillset

By Mitch Stacy Oct. 30, 2022 02:46 PM EDT
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio State's win over No. 16 Penn State added to the body of

Ohio State linebacker Tommy Eichenberg, left, scores a touchdown after intercepting a pass against Iowa during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Big Ten boasts some of nation's top defenses in 2022

By Mitch Stacy Oct. 25, 2022 04:47 PM EDT
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Just four Big Ten teams are ranked in the AP Top 25, but six of

Ohio State receiver Emeka Egbuka, left, runs after catching a pass against Iowa during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
No. 2 Buckeyes catch fire late, pound bumbling Iowa 54-10

By Mitch Stacy Oct. 22, 2022 03:43 PM EDT
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Iowa’s top-10 defense could only do so much.

Iowa punter Tory Taylor (9) walks on the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Iowa City, Iowa. Michigan won 27-14. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Rested and ready: No. 2 Ohio St opens 2nd half against Iowa

By Mitch Stacy Oct. 20, 2022 01:43 PM EDT
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio State coach Ryan Day keeps reminding his team there are

Michigan State quarterback Payton Thorne (10) is tackled by Ohio State linebacker Tommy Eichenberg (35) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Can No. 2 Ohio St keep foot on the gas in season's 2nd half?

By Mitch Stacy Oct. 16, 2022 01:50 PM EDT
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Are the Ohio State Buckeyes on an inevitable march to another

Ohio State running back Miyan Williams, right, drags Rutgers defensive lineman Wesley Bailey, left, and linebacker Tyreem Powell to make a first down during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Williams rushes for 5 TDs, No. 3 OSU beats Rutgers 49-10

By Mitch Stacy Oct. 01, 2022 07:22 PM EDT
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Miyan Williams found out right before the game that he would be

Rutgers quarterback Evan Simon throws the ball to Rutgers wide receiver Aron Cruickshank (1) in the third quarter of an NCAA college football game against Temple at Lincoln Financial Field in South Philadelphia, on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. Rutgers won, 16-14. (Heather Khalifa/The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP)
Rutgers hopes its tough defense can slow down No. 3 Buckeyes

By Mitch Stacy Sep. 29, 2022 09:10 AM EDT
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Coach Greg Schiano knows consistency is the key to building a

Ohio State running back Miyan Williams, left, tries to jump over Wisconsin defensive back Preston Zachman during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
No. 3 Buckeyes score early and often, bury Wisconsin 52-21

By Mitch Stacy Sep. 24, 2022 11:16 PM EDT
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — No. 3 Ohio State is striking the right balance. C

Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud drops back to pass against Toledo during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
No. 3 Ohio State expects stiffer test against Wisconsin

By Mitch Stacy Sep. 22, 2022 10:20 AM EDT
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio State offensive coordinator Kevin Wilson tried to tone

Ohio State receiver Julian Fleming, right, runs past Toledo defensive back Chris McDonald on his way to a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Stroud throws 5 TD passes, No. 3 Ohio St routs Toledo 77-21

By Mitch Stacy Sep. 17, 2022 10:46 PM EDT
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio State coach Ryan Day distributed the obligatory praise of

Ohio State receiver Marvin Harrison runs past Arkansas State defensive back Eddie Smith on his way to a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
No. 3 Ohio State eyes fewer 'ridiculous' penalties vs Toledo

By Mitch Stacy Sep. 15, 2022 12:21 PM EDT
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — No. 3 Ohio State tried last week to smooth out its early season