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In this Oct. 20, 2018 photo, Minnesota wide receiver Demetrius Douglas (82) scores a touchdown in front of Nebraska defensive backs Avery Anderson (4) Aaron Williams (24), during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Lincoln, Neb. Nebraska's defense goes on the road to face one of the most explosive teams in the nation in No. 8 Ohio State after a middling performance against a mediocre FCS offense in Bethune-Cookman. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Nebraska 'D' knows it must plug leaks to play with Buckeyes

By Eric Olson Oct. 29, 2018 04:49 PM EDT

Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer watches from he sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Purdue in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Coach Urban Meyer says he'll be back at Ohio State next year

By Mitch Stacy Oct. 29, 2018 01:46 PM EDT

Nebraska wide receiver JD Spielman (10) runs with the ball as Bethune-Cookman safety Kennedy Ndukwe (5) is blocked by wide receiver Stanley Morgan Jr. (8) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Huskers prep for Ohio St. in 45-9 win over Bethune-Cookman

By Eric Olson Oct. 27, 2018 03:11 PM EDT

Texas Tech coach Kliff Kingsbury shakes hands with Kansas coach David Beaty after an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, in Lubbock, Texas. (Brad Tollefson/Lubbock Avalanche-Journal via AP)/Lubbock Avalanche-Journal via AP)
AP Top 25 Podcast: Hot-seat season's here; Who's in trouble?

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 25, 2018 04:16 PM EDT

Wednesday's Sports in Brief

By The Associated Press Oct. 25, 2018 02:39 AM EDT
BASEBALL BOSTON (AP) — David Price pitched six innings of three-hit ball, and major league RBI leader J.D. Martinez broke a fifth-inning tie during...

Purdue running back D.J. Knox (1) cuts between Ohio State safety Jordan Fuller (4) and linebacker Pete Werner (20) on his way to a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Ohio State using bye week to fix some glaring problems

By Mitch Stacy Oct. 24, 2018 04:12 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 16, 2017 photo, Ohio State assistant coach Zach Smith watches before the start of an NCAA college football game against Army in Columbus, Ohio. Fired Ohio State assistant football coach Zach Smith has pleaded guilty Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018, to a reduced charge of disorderly conduct and an Ohio court issued a three-year protective order that keeps him away from his ex-wife. (Marvin Fong//The Plain Dealer via AP, File)
Fired Ohio St assistant Smith pleads guilty to lesser charge

Oct. 24, 2018 02:47 PM EDT

Ohio State loses receiver Austin Mack to foot injury

Oct. 23, 2018 06:26 PM EDT
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio State receiver Austin Mack is out indefinitely following foot surgery. Buckeyes coach Urban Meyer confirmed Tuesday that...

FILE - In this Oct. 20, 2018, file photo, Florida State's Brian Burns, center, celebrates sacking Wake Forest's quarterback with teammates Marvin Wilson, left, and Leonard Warner during an NCAA college football game, in Tallahassee, Fla. Burns has nine sacks on the season and 7½ in the last three games. According to Pro Football Focus, Burns leads the nation in quarterback pressures with 46 on the season.(AP Photo/Steve Cannon, File)
AP All-America Watch: Sooner Heisman hopeful, FSU sackmaster

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 23, 2018 01:15 PM EDT

Ohio State wide receiver Binjimen Victor (9) drops a catch in front of Purdue cornerback Tim Cason (24) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Purdue's perseverance on full display as wins pile up

By Michael Marot Oct. 22, 2018 02:39 PM EDT

Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins (7) throws against Purdue during the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
OSU's Haskins racks up big yardage in big loss to Purdue

By Luke Meredith Oct. 22, 2018 03:03 AM EDT

Clemson's Travis Etienne (9) celebrates with Milan Richard after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against North Carolina State, Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)
AP Top 25: Clemson back to 2; App State ranked for 1st time

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 21, 2018 02:03 PM EDT

Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer watches from he sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Purdue in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
No. 2 Ohio State stumbles at Purdue, gets blown out 49-20

By Michael Marot Oct. 20, 2018 11:35 PM EDT

Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against North Carolina State, Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Michigan is B1G's best; Tide-Tigers IV?

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 20, 2018 09:45 PM EDT

Tennessee defensive lineman Kyle Phillips (5) and Tennessee defensive lineman Alexis Johnson Jr. (98) go after Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, in Knoxville, Tenn. (Joy Kimbrough /The Daily Times via AP)
Saturday's best

By The Associated Press Oct. 20, 2018 09:41 PM EDT

Purdue quarterback David Blough (11) throws against Ohio State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Ohio State at Purdue 10/20/2018

Oct. 20, 2018 08:45 PM EDT

Purdue wide receiver Isaac Zico (7) celebrates a touchdown catch with running back Markell Jones (8) and wide receiver Rondale Moore (4) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Ohio State in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Purdue routs No. 2 Ohio State 49-20, shakes by CFP chase

By The Associated Press Oct. 20, 2018 06:01 PM EDT

Iowa wide receiver Brandon Smith, right, celebrates with teammates after catching a 10-yard touchdown pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Maryland, Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Maryland at Iowa 10/20/2018

Oct. 20, 2018 01:27 PM EDT

Northwestern faces woeful Rutgers for 1st time in Big Ten

By Matt Sugam Oct. 19, 2018 03:32 PM EDT
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Northwestern and its high-powered offense are going to get a new look from Rutgers. Scarlet Knights coach Chris Ash has decided...

FILE - In this Sept. 15, 2018, file photo, Purdue head coach Jeff Brohm looks over his playcard during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri in West Lafayette, Ind. Brohm sees all sorts of challenges in No. 2 Ohio State. Purdue’s coach knows the Buckeyes are big and strong, capable of scoring dozens of points making life miserable for opponents. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
No. 2 Buckeyes still seeking improvement on trip to Purdue

By Michael Marot Oct. 19, 2018 04:00 AM EDT