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FILE - Ohio State's Archie Griffin picks up some of his game-high 163 yards against Michigan during an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., as Michigan's Walt Williamson (91), Carl Russ (33) and Steve Strinko (59) defend. The game between the undefeated teams ended in a 10-10 ties. (AP Photo, File)
Ohio State, Michigan get chance to add more lore to rivalry

By Larry Lage Nov. 24, 2022 06:05 AM EST

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

Iowa defensive linemen Yahya Black, right, and John Waggoner, center, carry the Floyd of Rosedale trophy back to their locker room after defeating Minnesota in an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Craig Lassig)
Iowa edges Minnesota 13-10 to keep Floyd, control B1G West

By Dave Campbell Nov. 19, 2022 07:50 PM EST

FILE - Ohio State head coach Ryan Day walks before an NCAA college football game against Notre Dame, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State and Michigan are making the Big Ten look like the Big Two and Little 12, rekindling memories of Woody Hayes and Bo Schembechler turning the chase for a conference championship into a two-team race. (AP Photo/David Dermer, File)
Ohio State, Michigan making Big Ten look like Big Two

By Larry Lage Oct. 18, 2022 03:51 PM EDT

FILE - Penn State's Ji'Ayir Brown talks to reporters during an NCAA college football news conference at the Big Ten Conference media days, at Lucas Oil Stadium, Wednesday, July 27, 2022, in Indianapolis. “Having an opportunity to change other peoples' lives, that's what's cool about NIL,” said Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford. “It's not what we're doing or what I'm doing,” Clifford said, “it's about what Ji'Ayir came from to now where he's at, being able to impact a dude like that. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
New rules make star college football players millionaires

By Dave Skretta Aug. 31, 2022 10:54 AM EDT

FILE — Ohio State head coach Ryan Day, right, talks with a referee during an NCAA college spring football game in this April 16, 2022 file photo, in Columbus, Ohio. The pain of Ohio State's loss to Michigan last season remains for the Buckeyes, who can't wait to try to avenge the loss. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, File)
No. 2 Ohio St hungry to avenge Michigan loss, return to CFP

By Mitch Stacy Aug. 15, 2022 12:54 PM EDT

FILE - Notre Dame coach Lou Holtz, right, is congratulated by Michigan coach Gray Moeller, left, after Notre Dame defeated Michigan, Sept 11, 1993, in Ann Arbor, Mich. Former Michigan, Illinois and Detroit Lions coach Moeller died Monday, July 11, 2022. He was 81. The University of Michigan announced his death, and no cause was provided. (AP Photo/Duane Burieson, File)
Gary Moeller, former Michigan and Lions coach, dies at 81

By Larry Lage Jul. 11, 2022 06:08 PM EDT

FILE - Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud drops back to pass against Tulsa during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. Stroud, who threw for 4,435 and 44 touchdowns as a freshman, could be a Heisman Trophy candidate. Spring practice opened Tuesday, March 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, File)
Defense a priority as Ohio State opens spring practice

By Mitch Stacy Mar. 08, 2022 04:04 PM EST

FILE - Auburn cornerback Chris Davis (11) returns a missed field goal-attempt 100-plus yards to score the winning touchdown as time expires in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against No. 1 Alabama in Auburn, Ala., Nov. 30, 2013. Davis returned the Alabama field goal-attempt that came up short from the back of his own end zone for a touchdown on the final play to send the fourth-ranked Tigers to the 2013 Southeastern Conference title game and eventually the BCS championship game. (AP Photo/Dave Martin, File)
Top rivalries: Iron Bowl, The Game, Army-Navy, Red River

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 23, 2021 03:02 PM EST

Ohio State running back Miyan Williams, left, tries to run past Oregon defensive lineman Bradyn Swinson during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. Oregon beat Ohio State 35-28. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Disheveled No. 9 Buckeyes look to rebound against 0-2 Tulsa

By Mitch Stacy Sep. 16, 2021 12:43 PM EDT

Oregon defensive back Verone McKinley, right, tackles Ohio State tight end Jeremy Ruckert during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. Oregon beat Ohio State 35-28. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Buckeyes make corrections, look ahead after rare home loss

By Mitch Stacy Sep. 14, 2021 01:58 PM EDT

FILE - Southlake Carroll quarterback Quinn Ewers (3) runs for a first down against Permian during the first half of a high school football game in Odessa, Texas, in this Friday night Sept. 13, 2019, file photo. Third-year Ohio State coach Ryan Day opens a preseason camp for the first time without a good idea of who will be the starting quarterback. Quinn Ewers, the top quarterback prospect in the class of 2022 who says he is skipping his senior year of high school in Texas and plans to enroll at Ohio State is the wildcard. (Ben Powell/Odessa American via AP, File)
Lack of experience at QB an unusual situation for Ohio State

By Mitch Stacy Aug. 04, 2021 11:12 AM EDT

Ohio State quarterback Jack Miller drops back to pass during the Buckeyes' spring NCAA college spring football game in Columbus, Ohio, Saturday, April 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)
Ohio State quarterback derby to remain unsettled until fall

By Steve Helwagen Apr. 17, 2021 04:11 PM EDT

Atlanta Hawks forward Solomon Hill (18) scores against the Boston Celtics In the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
The Latest: Padres hoping to have 20% capacity for opener

By The Associated Press Mar. 09, 2021 10:25 AM EST

Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields throws for a touchdown against Clemson during the second half of the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Alabama in record 5th CFP title game vs 1st champ Ohio State

By Stephen Hawkins Jan. 02, 2021 01:58 AM EST

Ohio State wide receiver Chris Olave catches a touchdown pass in front of Clemson cornerback Derion Kendrick during the second half of the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Fields' day: No. 3 Ohio State routs No. 2 Clemson 49-28

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 02, 2021 12:11 AM EST

FILE - In this is an April 25, 2018, file photo, NCAA headquarters in Indianapolis is viewed. College sports programs are already being cut and more are likely on the chopping block. The coronavirus pandemic has triggered fears of an economic meltdown on campuses around the country. The cancellation of the NCAA men's basketball tournament cost schools $375 million and more losses are expected, especially if football season is disrupted in the fall. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
NCAA to lift moratorium on football, basketball workouts

By Steve Megargee May. 20, 2020 12:28 PM EDT

LSU head coach Ed Orgeron, left, and Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney pose with the trophy after a news conference for the NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020, in New Orleans. Clemson is scheduled to play LSU on Monday. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Swinney, Orgeron leading evolution in coaching styles

By Paul Newberry Jan. 12, 2020 05:09 PM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, file photo, Ohio State coach Ryan Day watches during the second half of the team's Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Wisconsin in Indianapolis. A year ago, Day was a relatively unknown Ohio State assistant. This December he's reigning Big Ten coach of the year and is eyeing a national title after leading the Buckeyes to a 13-0 record as the successor to the retiring Urban Meyer. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Year sees Day rise from unknown assistant to celebrity coach

By Mitch Stacy Dec. 24, 2019 10:30 AM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 7, 2019, file photo, LSU quarterback Joe Burrow (9) runs against Georgia during the second half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, in Atlanta. Burrow is a hero on LSU's Baton Rouge campus, but he hasn't seen much of it because he took graduate courses online. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart, File)
Online classes keep football players out of academic fray

By Mitch Stacy Dec. 23, 2019 10:49 AM EST