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Ohio State head coach Ryan Day celebrates a touchdown with quarterback C.J. Stroud 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)
Schedule eases for No. 2 Buckeyes with trip to Northwestern

By The Associated Press Nov. 03, 2022 10:01 AM EDT

Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald, left, reacts during an NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen via AP)
For No. 2 Ohio St., lighter stretch starts with Northwestern

By Andrew Seligman Nov. 03, 2022 08:08 AM EDT

Georgia defensive backs Javon Bullard (22) and Malaki Starks (24) break up a pass intended for Florida wide receiver Ricky Pearsall, left, during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Georgia and Tennessee gear up for No. 1 vs. No. 2 matchup

By John Marshall Nov. 03, 2022 06:10 AM EDT

Purdue wide receiver Charlie Jones (15) runs against Wisconsin safety John Torchio during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Purdue star WR Charlie Jones faces old team when Iowa visits

By Eric Olson Nov. 03, 2022 03:10 AM EDT

Tennessee, Ohio State, Georgia and Clemson are top four in first College Football Playoff rankings

Nov. 01, 2022 07:17 PM EDT
GRAPEVINE, Texas (AP) — Tennessee, Ohio State, Georgia and Clemson are top four in first College Football Playoff rankings. ...

Michigan running back Blake Corum (2) escapes Michigan State safety Angelo Grose (15) in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
CFP's first top 4: Tennessee, Ohio State, Georgia, Clemson

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 01, 2022 02:03 AM EDT

Georgia running back Daijun Edwards (30) runs for a 22-yard touchdown past Florida cornerback Avery Helm (24) and defensive lineman Princely Umanmielen (33) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Pair of 2s sets up 1 vs. 2 matchup

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 31, 2022 02:33 AM EDT

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

Tennessee tight end Princeton Fant (88) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kentucky, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
AP Top 25: Tennessee, Ohio St tied at 2, UGA next for Vols

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 30, 2022 01:40 PM EDT

Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) rolls out to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kentucky, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: UGA, OSU, Tennessee make case for CFP 1

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 29, 2022 08:32 PM EDT

Ohio State defensive end J.T. Tuimoloau (44) celebrates with his teammates Jack Sawyer (33), Zach Harrison (9) and Lathan Ransom (12) after returning 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. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Tuimoloau shines as No. 2 Ohio St beats No. 13 Penn St 44-31

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 29, 2022 04:10 PM EDT

FILE - Penn State running back Nick Singleton scores during an NCAA college spring football game Saturday, April 23, 2022, in State College, Pa. Singleton was selected top first-year freshman in the Associated Press Big Ten Midseason Awards, Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022.(AP Photo/Barry Reeger, File)
No. 2 Ohio St looking to stay perfect against No. 13 Penn St

By The Associated Press Oct. 27, 2022 11:55 AM EDT

Penn State wide receiver Mitchell Tinsley celebrates a touchdown against Minnesota during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in State College, Pa. Penn State won 45-17. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
No. 2 Ohio State prepared for No. 13 Penn State's secondary

By Travis Johnson Oct. 27, 2022 11:49 AM EDT

Penn State safety Ji'Ayir Brown (16) tackles Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
What to Watch: Big Ten East set to become 2-team race again

By Eric Olson Oct. 27, 2022 11:47 AM EDT

Penn State head coach James Franklin watches against Michigan in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
No. 13 Penn St hosts No. 2 Buckeyes in key Big Ten East game

By Eric Olson Oct. 27, 2022 03:10 AM EDT

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

LSU wide receiver Jaray Jenkins (10) celebrates with fans who came onto the field after LSU defeated Mississippi in an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
AP Top 25: LSU re-enters at No. 18 ahead of visit from 'Bama

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 23, 2022 01:42 PM EDT

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

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

Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud throws during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan State, Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Iowa defense will try to contain Stroud, No. 2 Ohio State

By The Associated Press Oct. 20, 2022 12:00 PM EDT