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FILE - Nebraska NCAA college football head coach Matt Rhule smiles during an introductory press conference, Monday, Nov. 28, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. Rhule is attempting to turn around a program that hasn't had a winning season since 2016.(AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz, File)
Harbaugh leaves spring with 'best version' of Wolverines yet

By Eric Olson Apr. 27, 2023 10:09 AM EDT

Ohio State head coach Ryan Days talks to scouts as players run a drill at the school's NFL Pro Day in Columbus, Ohio, Wednesday, March 22, 2023. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)
Finger surgery puts Brown's bid for Buckeyes' QB job on hold

Apr. 12, 2023 01:43 PM EDT

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

Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) passes against Georgia linebacker Smael Mondon Jr. (2) during the first half of the Peach Bowl NCAA college football semifinal playoff game, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Ohio State QB C.J. Stroud declares for NFL draft

Jan. 16, 2023 02:30 PM EST

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 Brian Hartline to offensive coordinator on Friday. The six-year...

Washington players celebrate their win over Texas in the Alamo Bowl NCAA college football game in San Antonio, Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Record churn in rankings ... again

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 10, 2023 01:25 PM EST

Ohio State tight end Mitch Rossi (34) sits on the turf after the Peach Bowl NCAA college football semifinal playoff game between Georgia and Ohio State, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Atlanta. Georgia won 42-41. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
Stroud, Ohio State come up just short, lose Peach Bowl 42-41

By George Henry Jan. 01, 2023 12:33 AM EST

Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) speaks to Georgia defensive back Christopher Smith (29) after the Peach Bowl NCAA college football semifinal playoff game between Georgia and Ohio State, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Atlanta. Georgia won 42-41. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
No. 1 Georgia rallies to beat No. 4 Ohio State 42-41 in semi

By Charles Odum Jan. 01, 2023 12:25 AM EST

FILE - Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud celebrates after a long run against Indiana during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022 in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State won 56-14. Stroud was named AP All-Big Ten Offensive player of the year, Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon, File)
Mind-bending memes capture vibe of TCU's chaotic season

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 31, 2022 12:03 PM EST

FILE0 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, on Oct. 29, 2022, in State College, Pa. Even though they're playing for a shot at the national championship in the Peach Bowl's College Football Playoff semifinal against No. 1 Georgia on Saturday, No. 4 Ohio State players haven't moved past their 45-23 loss to rival Michigan on Nov. 26. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger, File)
Georgia-Ohio St: Perennial powerhouses who've met just once

By Paul Newberry Dec. 30, 2022 05:05 PM EST

Georgia players are interviewed during media day for the Peach Bowl NCAA college football game against Ohio State, Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Ohio State, Georgia reloaded after losing stars to NFL draft

By Charles Odum Dec. 29, 2022 04:04 PM EST

FILE - TCU cornerback Tre'Vius Hodges-Tomlinson (1) returns an interception against Texas Tech during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Fort Worth, Texas. Hodges-Tomlinson was selected to The Associated Press All-America team released Monday, Dec. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins, File)
TCU's cornerbacks 2 examples of transfer portal success

By David Brandt Dec. 27, 2022 03:15 PM EST

FILE - Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud celebrates after a long run against Indiana during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022 in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State won 56-14. Stroud was named AP All-Big Ten Offensive player of the year, Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon, File)
QB C.J. Stroud is still defining his legacy at Ohio State

By Jacob Benge Dec. 23, 2022 02:44 PM EST

Western Kentucky coach Tyson Helton holds the trophy after the team's victory over South Alabama in the New Orleans Bowl NCAA football game in New Orleans, Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Record-setting Reed lifts Western Kentucky past S. Alabama

By Brett Martel Dec. 22, 2022 01:03 AM EST

Georgia linebacker Smael Mondon Jr. (2) tries to escape from LSU wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. (11) after intercepting a pass in the first half of the Southeastern Conference Championship football game Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022 in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Georgia defense braces for big test from Stroud, Ohio State

By Charles Odum Dec. 21, 2022 04:03 PM EST

Heisman Regional Voting

Dec. 10, 2022 09:53 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — Regional points breakdown of the top four finalists in balloting for the 2022 Heisman Trophy: NORTHEAST 1. Caleb Williams...

The Heisman Trophy sits during a news conference before the award ceremony Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)
Heisman Trophy Voting

Dec. 10, 2022 09:39 PM EST

Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams waves after winning Heisman Trophy on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, in New York. (Todd Van Emst/Pool Photo via /AP)
USC's Williams wins Heisman after leading Trojan turnaround

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 10, 2022 09:05 PM EST

Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) looks for an open receiver in the first half of the Southeastern Conference Championship football game against the LSU Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022 in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Georgia QB Bennett is old-school Heisman Trophy contender

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 09, 2022 05:45 PM EST

FILE - Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams throws a pass against California during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Los Angeles. Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams was named the AP Player of the Year in college football, Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022. (AP Photo/John McCoy, File)
USC QB Caleb Williams voted AP Player of the Year

By Greg Beacham Dec. 08, 2022 12:01 PM EST