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Michigan State coach Mel Tucker watches from the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Minnesota, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in East Lansing, Mich. Minnesota won 34-7. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Takeaways: After rush to give Tucker megadeal, MSU slips

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 24, 2022 09:23 PM EDT

Ohio State coach Ryan Day runs toward an official to call a timeout during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Toledo on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Surging No. 3 Buckeyes open Big Ten slate against Wisconsin

By The Associated Press Sep. 22, 2022 12:17 PM EDT

Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud drops back to pass against Toledo during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
No. 3 Ohio State expects stiffer test against Wisconsin

By Mitch Stacy Sep. 22, 2022 10:20 AM EDT

Wisconsin's Maema Njongmeta (55) intercepts a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against the New Mexico State Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Badgers' stingy defense ready for Buckeyes' potent offense

By Steve Megargee Sep. 21, 2022 04:20 PM EDT

FILE - Minnesota running back Mohamed Ibrahim carries the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Western Illinois, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Minneapolis. The Big Ten's tradition of producing elite running backs is alive and well. The conference features the nation's top two rushers in Illinois' Chase Brown and Minnesota's Mohammed Ibrahim and four others are running for better than 100 yards per game. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr, File)
Big Ten RB tradition alive and well behind Brown, Ibrahim

By Eric Olson Sep. 20, 2022 12:13 PM EDT

CORRECTS YEAR TO 2022 INSTEAD OF 2021 - UNLV running back Aidan Robbins (9) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Idaho State at Allegiant Stadium, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, in Las Vegas. (Steve Marcus/Las Vegas Sun via AP)
STAT WATCH: 4 RBs break through with 200-yard performances

By Eric Olson Sep. 19, 2022 01:32 AM EDT

Ohio State receiver Julian Fleming, right, runs past Toledo defensive back Chris McDonald on his way to a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Stroud throws 5 TD passes, No. 3 Ohio St routs Toledo 77-21

By Mitch Stacy Sep. 17, 2022 10:46 PM EDT

Ohio State defensive lineman Caden Curry, right, celebrates a sack against Arkansas State during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
No. 3 Ohio St faces Toledo in final non-conference contest

By The Associated Press Sep. 15, 2022 01:47 PM EDT

Ohio State receiver Marvin Harrison runs past Arkansas State defensive back Eddie Smith on his way to a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
No. 3 Ohio State eyes fewer 'ridiculous' penalties vs Toledo

By Mitch Stacy Sep. 15, 2022 12:21 PM EDT

Penn State quarterback Drew Allar (15) scrambles away from Ohio linebacker Kyle Kelly (48) during the second half of an NCAA college football game , Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
No. 22 Penn St hits road looking for another win over Auburn

By Eric Olson Sep. 15, 2022 01:33 AM EDT

Marshall defensive back Steven Gilmore (3) jumps into the stands after returning an interception for a score against Notre Dame during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in South Bend, Ind. Marshall won 26-21. (Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch via AP)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Sun Belt gets slighted in rankings

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 12, 2022 02:05 AM EDT

Ohio State running back TreVeyon Henderson, right, turns up field against Arkansas State defensive back Eddie Smith during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Harrison grabs 3 TDs, No. 3 Buckeyes rout Arkansas St 45-12

By Mitch Stacy Sep. 10, 2022 03:35 PM EDT

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day walks the sideline during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against Notre Dame, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
No. 3 Ohio St tries to avoid a letdown against Arkansas St

By The Associated Press Sep. 08, 2022 12:36 PM EDT

FILE - Ohio State running back TreVeyon Henderson plays in an NCAA college spring football game Saturday, April 16, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. Henderson was selected to The Associated Press preseason All-America team, Monday, Aug. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, File)
No. 3 Ohio St tries not to look past underdog Arkansas St

By Mitch Stacy Sep. 08, 2022 11:50 AM EDT

FILE - Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney questions an official after a play during the first half of the Cheez-It Bowl NCAA college football game against Iowa State in Orlando, Fla., Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021. Clemson had won six straight ACC titles heading into last season, but started 4-3 and fell out of contention for a seventh. The team rebounded, though, to win their last six games — the longest current win streak among Power Five teams — and look to a slimmer, more confident quarterback DJ Uiagalelei to start a new championship run. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Clemson coach Dabo Swinney gets raise, extended through 2031

By Pete Iacobelli Sep. 08, 2022 10:30 AM EDT

FILE - Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy rushes during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Colorado State, on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Ann Arbor, Mich. No. 4 Michigan is giving McCarthy a shot to start, and he seems to be set up for success against Hawaii, which lost its first two games by a combined score of 112-27. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
Michigan going with QB McCarthy over McNamara against Hawaii

By Dave Hogg Sep. 08, 2022 08:59 AM EDT

Notre Dame quarterback Tyler Buchner looks for a receiver during the third quarter of the team's NCAA college football game against Ohio State, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Beat-up Buchner ready to show Irish what he learned in loss

By Andrew Mentock Sep. 07, 2022 12:09 PM EDT

Southern California running back Austin Jones (6) celebrates with wide receiver Jordan Addison (3) after scoring during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Rice in Los Angeles, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
College Football Picks: Future Big 12 showdown, USC's test

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 07, 2022 11:33 AM EDT

Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) throws under pressure from Oregon defensive lineman Taki Taimani (55) in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Should Georgia be No. 1?

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 07, 2022 01:33 AM EDT

Minnesota NCAA college football punter Mark Crawford speaks to the media during an interview Monday, Aug. 29, 2022, in Minneapolis. From Rutgers standout Adam Korsak to Minnesota's Mark Crawford, half of the primary punters in the Big Ten this season are products of Prokick Australia. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Big Ten punters just keep turning up from down under

By Dave Campbell Sep. 06, 2022 02:05 PM EDT