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Akron receiver Konata Mumpfield, right, cuts upfield after a catch as Ohio State defensive back Sevyn Banks defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Akron at Ohio State 9/25/2021

Sep. 25, 2021 08:49 PM EDT

FILE - In this March 6, 2019, file photo, Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields runs through a drill during an NCAA college football practice in Columbus, Ohio. Lots of people are curious to see how No. 5 Ohio State is going to fare in its first game with a new head coach and a new, untested starting quarterback. That includes the new coach, Ryan Day. He’s as curious as anybody to see what’s going to happen. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon, File)
Florida Atlantic will try to keep up with new-look Buckeyes

By Mitch Stacy Aug. 30, 2019 12:21 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 29, 2018, file photo, Georgia quarterback Justin Fields enters Sanford Stadium before an NCAA college football game against Tennessee in Athens, Ga. New Ohio State quarterback Fields says he is ready for the hype and expectations that come with the job. He transferred from Georgia after being a backup to Jake Fromm last season. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP, File)
No surprise here: Fields named Ohio State's starting QB

By Mitch Stacy Aug. 19, 2019 12:34 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018 file photo, Ohio State's J.K. Dobbins (2) is tackled by Penn State's Koa Farmer (7) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa. J.K. Dobbins wants to make up for his “failure” last season. Despite rushing for over 1,000 yards, Dobbins calls 2018 a disappointment. He had a drop-off from his record-breaking freshman year and is determined to get back to that level and prove he’s best running back in the nation.(AP Photo/Chris Knight, File)
Ohio State's Dobbins says he's the best back in the nation

By Mitch Stacy Aug. 18, 2019 11:59 AM EDT