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Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud plays against Maryland during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Ohio State's Stroud feels slighted going into Rose Bowl

By Joe Reedy Dec. 29, 2021 07:02 PM EST

Ohio State players C.J. Stroud, Dawand Jones, Jax Smith-Njigba and Bryson Shaw wave on a vehicle in a parade for the Rose Bowl Team Visit Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif., Monday, Dec. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)
COVID-19 concerns lead to changes in Rose Bowl buildup

By Dan Greenspan Dec. 27, 2021 11:56 PM EST

Ohio State WR Wilson will skip Rose Bowl, enter NFL draft

By Dan Greenspan Dec. 27, 2021 05:27 PM EST
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Ohio State wide receiver Garrett Wilson is skipping the Rose Bowl to enter the NFL draft. Wide receiver Chris Olave, offensive...

FILE - Cincinnati head coach Luke Fickell prepares to take players onto the field prior to an NCAA college football game against Miami (Ohio) Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Cincinnati. For Cincinnati (13-0), a member of the second-tier American Athletic Conference, the planets aligned. The Bearcats landed as the No. 4 seed in the CFP, invading the domain of college football's blue bloods. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean, File)
Cincinnati climbs CFP mountain, but can it stay there?

By Mitch Stacy Dec. 23, 2021 11:34 AM EST

Texas quarterback Casey Thompson (11) is sacked by Kansas State defensive tackle Eli Huggins (92) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Friday, Nov. 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Texas QB Casey Thompson enters transfer portal

Dec. 17, 2021 05:18 PM EST

Iowa State running back Breece Hall (28) carries the ball up field during the first half an NCAA college football game against TCU, Nov. 26, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, file)
2021 AP All-America Team, List

Dec. 13, 2021 12:13 PM EST

FILE - Alabama wide receiver Jameson Williams (1) runs toward the end zone for a touchdown against Georgia during the second half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, Dec. 4, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, file)
AP All-America team: Young and Tide lead with 3 1st teamers

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 13, 2021 12:02 PM EST

AP source: Former 5-star Ewers intends to transfer to Texas

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 12, 2021 10:11 PM EST
Former five-star recruit Quinn Ewers, who skipped his senior year of high school to enroll at Ohio State in the hopes of cashing in on endorsement deals, has...

Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud smiles during a news conference before attending the Heisman Trophy award ceremony, Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Heisman 2022: Who stands between Bryce Young and 2nd trophy?

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 12, 2021 10:21 AM EST

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young holds the Heisman Trophy at an award ceremony, Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, in New York. (Todd Van Emst/Heisman Trust via AP, Pool)
Back-to-back: Young gives Alabama consecutive Heisman wins

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 11, 2021 09:04 PM EST

FILE - Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Syracuse in Syracuse, N.Y., Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)
Heisman gets defensive with Hutchinson, Anderson in top 5

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 10, 2021 04:45 PM EST

Michigan defensive end Aidan Hutchinson celebrates with the trophy after the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Indianapolis. Michigan won 42-3. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
QB Bryce Young of Alabama voted AP Player of the Year

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 09, 2021 12:01 PM EST

Ohio St hires defensive coordinator Knowles from Oklahoma St

Dec. 07, 2021 11:23 PM EST
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio State has hired defensive coordinator Jim Knowles away from Oklahoma State. Buckeyes coach Ryan Day announced Tuesday that...

Michigan defensive end Aidan Hutchinson (97) rushes Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Ann Arbor, Mich. Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh said star defensive end Aidan Hutchinson should be strongly considered for the Heisman Trophy after he had three sacks, setting a single-season record for college football team, in a win over Ohio State that put the Wolverines in the Big Ten championship game and national title race. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Heisman finalists: Young, Hutchinson, Pickett, Stroud

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 06, 2021 06:44 PM EST

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Dec. 06, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 7 1973 — Jerry West of Los Angeles sets an NBA record with 10 steals in the Lakers’ 115-111 loss to the Seattle Supersonics. ...

Utah quarterback Cameron Rising (7) celebrates next to wide receiver Britain Covey after scoring on a 2-point conversion against Oregon during the second half of the Pac-12 Conference championship NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 3, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Chase Stevens)
Utah heads to Rose Bowl for first time to face Ohio State

By The Associated Press Dec. 05, 2021 03:52 PM EST

Utah quarterback Cameron Rising (7) scores a 2-point conversion against Oregon during the second half of the Pac-12 Conference championship NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 3, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Chase Stevens)
Utah's 1st Rose Bowl to be against Pasadena veteran Ohio St

By Joe Reedy Dec. 05, 2021 03:34 PM EST

Cincinnati's Bryon Threats (10) celebrates after defeating Houston in the American Athletic Conference championship NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Bearcats break through, No. 1 Alabama awaits in Cotton Bowl

By Stephen Hawkins Dec. 05, 2021 02:23 PM EST

Oklahoma State running back Dezmon Jackson (27) is stopped short of the goal line by Baylor defensive lineman Gabe Hall (95) and safety Jalen Pitre (8) in the second half of an NCAA college football game for the Big 12 Conference championship in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Tim Heitman)
The Latest: Notre Dame, Oklahoma St to clash in Fiesta Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 05, 2021 12:40 PM EST

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Dec. 02, 2021 01:28 PM EST
Dec. 7 1973 — Jerry West of Los Angeles sets an NBA record with 10 steals in the Lakers’ 115-111 loss to the Seattle Supersonics. ...