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FILE - In this Oct. 13, 2018, file photo, Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) throws a pass during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Missouri in Tuscaloosa, Ala. The front-runners have clearly been established in the Heisman race, but the question now is who else can emerge with a late rush? (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
Week 8 Preview: ACC showdown; Heisman Herbert; Auburn slump

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 19, 2018 02:37 AM EDT

FILE- In this Aug. 30, 2018, file photo, Purdue's Rondale Moore runs for a long touchdown against Northwestern in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind. Moore is averaging a Big Ten-best 167.8 all-purpose yards, kicking off the season with 313 yards in the opener against Northwestern. (John Terhune/Journal & Courier via AP, File)
Big Ten's best: Ohio State's Haskins and Michigan's Winovich

By Larry Lage Oct. 18, 2018 02:23 PM EDT

No. 2 Ohio State ties to stay unbeaten at Purdue

By The Associated Press Oct. 18, 2018 10:13 AM EDT
No. 2 Ohio State (7-0, 4-0 Big Ten) at Purdue (3-3, 2-1), 7:30 p.m. ET (ABC) Line: Ohio State by 13½. Series record: Ohio State leads 40...

FILE - In this Oct. 17, 2015, file photo, Michigan State head coach Mark Dantonio shakes hands with Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh on the Michigan Stadium field before an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich. Sixth-ranked Michigan has won six straight and is in the top 10 for the first time this season. The Wolverines need to beat rival Michigan State this Saturday to keep the roll going. (AP Photo/Tony Ding, FIle)
No. 6 Michigan needs to beat No. 24 Spartans to keep rolling

By Eric Olson Oct. 18, 2018 03:09 AM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2018, file photo, Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) scrambles for a first down against Texas A&M during the first half of an NCAA college football game, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Tagovailoa was named to The Associated Press Midseason All-America NCAA college football team, Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2018. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
Midterms! Who's hot so far in college football, CFP forecast

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 16, 2018 02:06 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 7, 2017, file photo, Ohio State defensive end Nick Bosa plays against Maryland during an NCAA college football game, 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)
Injured Bosa leaves Ohio State to prep for pro career

By Mitch Stacy Oct. 16, 2018 12:07 PM EDT

Indiana head coach Tom Allen reacts to a call by the officials during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, in Bloomington, Ind. Iowa won 42-16. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
Hoosiers issue challenge to rebound after 2 straight losses

By Michael Marot Oct. 15, 2018 05:51 PM EDT

Minnesota receiver Rashod Bateman, left, is brought down by Ohio State defensive back Jeffrey Okudah, bottom, as linebacker Tuf Borland follows the play during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Minnesota 30-14. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Some starters returning to banged-up Ohio State defense

By Mitch Stacy Oct. 15, 2018 03:00 PM EDT

Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn looks on during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Tennessee, Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Overextended: Why schools rush to extend coach contracts

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 15, 2018 07:04 AM EDT

Memphis running back Darrell Henderson (8) runs for a first down as he is hit by Central Florida linebacker Eriq Gilyard (40) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
STAT WATCH: Alabama hits midway point atop offensive charts

By Eric Olson Oct. 15, 2018 03:08 AM EDT

Texas wide receiver Collin Johnson (9) and defensive lineman Breckyn Hager (44) celebrate their win over Baylor with teammates after an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
AP Top 25 Heat Check: No style points necessary in 2nd half

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 15, 2018 03:08 AM EDT

Penn State Juwan Johnson (84) pats cornerback Amani Oruwariye after a loss to Michigan State in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, in State College, Pa. (Abby Drey/Centre Daily Times via AP)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Is anybody good? Contenders flail

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 13, 2018 10:37 PM EDT

Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins drops back to pass against Minnesota during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Minnesota 30-14. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
No. 13 LSU beats No. 2 Georgia 36-16 at Death Valley

By The Associated Pres Oct. 13, 2018 05:16 PM EDT

Ohio State receiver Terry McLaurin, right, catches a touchdown pass over Minnesota defensive back Coney Durr during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
No. 3 Ohio State holds off persistent Minnesota 30-14

By Mitch Stacy Oct. 13, 2018 03:48 PM EDT

Minnesota quarterback Zack Annexstad drops back top pass against Ohio State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Minnesota at Ohio State 10/13/2018

Oct. 13, 2018 01:57 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018 file photo, Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins plays against Tulane during an NCAA college football game in Columbus, Ohio. No. 3 Ohio State is looking to get more out of its ground game as Minnesota visits. Quarterback Dwayne Haskins has piled up a nation-leading 25 touchdown passes, but the Buckeyes averaged just 3.2 yards per carry against Indiana last week. Injury-riddled Minnesota will try to rebound after dropping its first two Big Ten games. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, File)
Buckeyes seeking more from ground game vs Minnesota

By Mitch Stacy Oct. 12, 2018 11:55 AM EDT

Nittany Lions wary of Michigan State's tough run defense

By Travis Johnson Oct. 12, 2018 11:49 AM EDT
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — A bye week allowed Penn State players to watch more film on their upcoming opponent, but all viewings showed the same thing: Michigan State...

FILE - In this Friday, Oct. 5, 2018, file photo, Louisville head coach Bobby Petrino watches a replay on the video board during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech in Louisville, Ky. The Cardinals (2-4) have lost three straight and are winless in Atlantic Coast Conference competition heading into Saturday’s game at Boston College. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley, File)
Georgia-LSU headlines impressive list of conference matchups

By Steve Megargee Oct. 12, 2018 02:42 AM EDT

No. 3 Ohio State looks to fix problems against Minnesota

By The Associated Press Oct. 11, 2018 10:22 AM EDT
Minnesota (3-2, 0-2 Big Ten) at No. 3 Ohio State (6-0, 3-0), noon ET (FS1) Line: Ohio State by 29½. Series record: Ohio State leads 44-7....

FILE - In this Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, file photo, Penn State quarterback Trace McSorley (9) throws a pass against Kent State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa. McSorley has thrown for a total of 757 yards and seven touchdowns in his last two games against the Spartans, and the spotlight will be on him again because Michigan State famously stuffs the run but can’t stop the pass. (AP Photo/Chris Knight, File)
Wisconsin-Michigan crossover game tops Big Ten's schedule

By Eric Olson Oct. 11, 2018 02:59 AM EDT