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No. 8 Ohio State tries for another victory at Michigan State

By The Associated Press Nov. 08, 2018 01:16 PM EST
No. 8 Ohio State (8-1, 5-1 Big Ten, No. 10 CFP) at No. 24 Michigan State (6-3, 4-2, No. 18 CFP), 12:05 p.m. EST (Fox). Line: Ohio State by 3½. ...

FILE- In this Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, file photo, Northwestern's Clayton Thorson makes a pass against Notre Dame during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill. Northwestern faces Iowa on Saturday. (AP Photo/Jim Young, File)
Spartans looking to derail Buckeyes, avenge 2017 beatdown

By Eric Olson Nov. 08, 2018 01:55 AM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 19, 2016, file photo, Ohio State coach Urban Meyer, left, and Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio shake hands after the Spartans won 17-16 in NCAA college football game in East Lansing, Mich. Ohio State visits Michigan State needing a win to stay on track for a Big Ten East showdown with Michigan in two weeks. (AP Photo/Al Goldis, File)
College Football Picks: Mich. St, Auburn try to play spoiler

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 07, 2018 02:00 PM EST

Michigan defensive back Brandon Watson (28) celebrates with defensive lineman Kwity Paye, right, after returning an interception for a touchdown in the third quarter of an NCAA college football game against Penn State in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. Michigan won 42-7. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
Michigan up to 4th in CFP behind Alabama, Clemson, ND

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 06, 2018 09:48 PM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, file photo, Maryland quarterback Tyrrell Pigrome, center, is tackled by Michigan State's Joe Bachie, right, in the second half of a NCAA college football game in College Park, Md. Bachie, who is from Brook Park, Ohio, was named the Big Ten defensive player of the week after he forced a career-high three fumbles, matched a career-high two pass breakups and had seven tackles in a 24-3 win at Maryland. (AP Photo/Gary Cameron, File)
Spartans lean on Buckeye Joe Bachie for Ohio State game

By Matthew B. Mowery Nov. 06, 2018 02:17 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

Clemson's Austin Bryant reacts after a tackle during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Louisville Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)
AP Top 25 Heat Check: Big gap between top and bottom half

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 05, 2018 02:38 AM EST

West Virginia players, from left-right, Trevon Wesco, Reese Donahue and Michael Brown celebrate with fans after defeating Texas during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Austin, Texas. West Virginia won 42-41. (AP Photo/Michael Thomas)
Top 25 Takeaways: Tide-Bulldogs rematch; Michigan's CFP path

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 03, 2018 10:21 PM EDT

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) warms up before an NCAA college football game against LSU in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
College football: No. 1 Alabama beats No. 4 LSU 29-0

By The Associated Press Nov. 03, 2018 05:50 PM EDT

Kentucky takes the field before an NCAA college football game against Georgia in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Georgia at Kentucky 11/3/2018

Nov. 03, 2018 05:31 PM EDT

Cincinnati head coach Luke Fickell, right, speaks with linebacker Malik Clements (4) before an NCAA college football game against Navy, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Navy at Cincinnati 11/3/2018

Nov. 03, 2018 04:52 PM EDT

Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez cuts upfield against Ohio State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
No. 8 Ohio State rallies to beat Nebraska 36-31

By Mitch Stacy Nov. 03, 2018 04:14 PM EDT

Nebraska players celebrate a touchdown against Ohio State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Nebraska at Ohio State 11/3/2018

Nov. 03, 2018 02:16 PM EDT

In this Sept. 8, 2018 photo Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins plays against Rutgers during an NCAA college football game in Columbus, Ohio. Work-in-progress Nebraska may be the tonic for what ails No. 8 Ohio State. The Buckeyes had had a bye week to stew over the improbable Oct. 20 loss to Purdue when their running game and defense were inexplicably absent. Nebraska is improving but will come into Ohio Stadium as a four-touchdown underdog. The Huskers are led by a freshman dual-threat quarterback and senior tailback that have help revive their running game. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Nebraska's confidence high for No. 8 Ohio State

By Mitch Stacy Nov. 02, 2018 12:36 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 13, 2018, file photo, Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson (2) tries to scramble away from Wisconsin inside linebacker T.J. Edwards (53) during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich. Patterson and the Wolverines face Penn State this week. (AP Photo/Tony Ding, File)
No. 5 Michigan seeking revenge at home versus No. 14 Penn St

By Larry Lage Nov. 02, 2018 03:25 AM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 29, 2018, file photo, Nebraska running back Devine Ozigbo (22) carries the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Purdue, in Lincoln, Neb. His 493 yards and three touchdowns led the woeful Cornhuskers in rushing last season, but he’s become the team’s most-improved player this year. He’s compiled 710 rushing yards and eight touchdowns through eight games, while averaging 7.4 yards per carry. He’s reached the 100-yard mark in four of the past five games. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)
Ozigbo, Coughlin head list of Big Ten's most improved

By Mitch Stacy Nov. 01, 2018 11:41 AM EDT

No. 8 Ohio State hopes to get back on track against Nebraska

By The Associated Press Nov. 01, 2018 10:28 AM EDT
Nebraska (2-6, 1-4 Big Ten) at No. 8 Ohio State (7-1, 4-1, No. 10 CFP), Noon ET (FOX) Line: Ohio State by 24. Series record: Ohio State...

FILE - At left, in an Oct. 20, 2018, file photo, Penn State head coach James Franklin waits to lead the team onto the field before the first half of an NCAA college football game against Indiana, in Bloomington, Ind. At right, in a Sept. 22, 2018, file photo, Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh watches in the second half of an NCAA football game against Nebraska, in Ann Arbor, Mich. No. 14 Penn State plays at No. 5 Michigan on Saturday. (AP Photo/File)
Penn St. can dent Michigan playoff hopes, polish bowl resume

By Eric Olson Nov. 01, 2018 02:23 AM EDT

Ohio State coach Meyer dealing with 'aggressive' headaches

Oct. 30, 2018 05:06 PM EDT
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio State coach Urban Meyer re-iterated lingering health issues have been causing him occasional severe headaches this season, but says he...

FILE - In this Oct. 7, 2017, file photo, Ohio State defensive end Nick Bosa rushes in against Maryland during an NCAA college football game Saturday, in Columbus, Ohio. Bosa’s college football career is over. The injured All-American defensive end intends to withdraw from Ohio State to spend time rehabilitating and training for an NFL career. He is expected to be a first-round draft pick. No. 2 Ohio State made the announcement on Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2018. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, File)
Joey Bosa: Brother made right decision not to return to OSU

By Joe Reedy Oct. 29, 2018 09:03 PM EDT