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Rutgers quarterback Noah Vedral drops back top pass against Ohio State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Rutgers at Ohio State 11/7/2020

Nov. 07, 2020 09:01 PM EST

Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields (1) passes while being chased by Penn State defensive end Jayson Oweh (28) in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. Ohio State won 38-25. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Rutgers will try to slow down hot Fields, No. 3 Buckeyes

By The Associated Press Nov. 05, 2020 03:52 PM EST

Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano, front left, reacts on the sideline in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Indiana, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
Rutgers is next for hot-starting Fields, No. 3 Ohio State

By Mitch Stacy Nov. 05, 2020 01:53 PM EST

The Michigan State football teams runs onto the field for an NCAA college football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Rutgers at Michigan State 10/24/2020

Oct. 24, 2020 01:45 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 7, 2019, file photo, Ohio State head coach Ryan Day watches during the second half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Wisconsin in Indianapolis. Ohio State is back on top in Big Ten recruiting, with Day wrapping up his first full signing class on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Buckeyes on top in Big Ten recruiting; Huskers best in West

By Eric Olson Feb. 05, 2020 04:32 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 10, 2015, file photo, then-Michigan defensive coordinator Greg Mattison watches drills before the first half of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern in Ann Arbor, Mich. New Ohio State coach Ryan Day, who replaced the retiring Urban Meyer, fired Greg Schiano and brought in Greg Mattison as his defensive coordinator. A former NFL coordinator, Mattison lately was the defensive line coach at Michigan, which was among the nation’s defensive leaders.(AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
'Redemption' is word for revamped Ohio State defense

By Mitch Stacy Aug. 09, 2019 10:34 AM EDT

Washington head coach Chris Petersen watches during warm ups before the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game against Ohio State Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Ohio State tops Washington 28-23 in Meyer's Rose Bowl finale

By Greg Beacham Jan. 01, 2019 08:51 PM EST

Michigan State quarterback Brian Lewerke (14) is sacked by Ohio State linebacker Tuf Borland (32) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Win over Michigan St a step forward for Buckeyes' defense

By Noah Trister Nov. 11, 2018 03:22 PM EST

Ohio State running back J.K. Dobbins, left, breaks away from Nebraska defensive back Lamar Jackson to score a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Nebraska 36-31. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Have the No. 8 Buckeyes solved their running game problems?

By Mitch Stacy Nov. 05, 2018 02:58 PM EST