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Too many men: No. 2 Oregon purposely induced late penalty in win over No. 4 Ohio State

Oct. 15, 2024 11:23 AM EDT

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — No. 2 Oregon had 12 men on the field late in its 32-31 win over No. 4 Ohio State, with the resulting penalty causing precious seconds to wind off the clock. Turns out, it was on purpose. “We spend an inordinate amount of time on situations and...

Dillon Gabriel rallies No. 3 Oregon past No. 2 Ohio State, 32-31

Oct. 13, 2024 01:16 AM EDT

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Oregon coach Dan Lanning saw it in quarterback Dillon Gabriel's eyes — he was ready to meet the moment. Gabriel threw two touchdown passes and ran for another late score, helping third-ranked Oregon outlast No. 2 Ohio State 32-31 on Saturday night. ...

Washington is riding momentum entering its first visit to Iowa since 1964

Oct. 10, 2024 10:25 AM EDT

Washington (4-2, 2-1 Big Ten) at Iowa (3-2, 1-1), Saturday, 12:10 p.m. ET (Fox) BetMGM College Football Odds: Iowa by 2 1/2. Series record: Tied 3-3. WHAT’S AT STAKE? Washington hopes to carry over its performance from last week's win...

Big Ten has become a landing zone for transfer quarterbacks

Oct. 08, 2024 12:54 PM EDT

PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Bret Bielema was at the forefront of the graduate transfer game in 2011 when the NCAA passed a new rule that allowed athletes in all sports to transfer and gain immediate eligibility without a waiver as long as they were enrolled in graduate school. Needing...

No. 3 Ohio State sputters in the first half before blowing out Iowa 35-7

Oct. 05, 2024 20:40 PM EDT

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Emeka Egbuka caught three touchdown passes and Jeremiah Smith made another one-handed grab for a score as No. 3 Ohio State sputtered early before burying Iowa 35-7 on Saturday. Quarterback Will Howard was 21 of 25 for 209 yards passing and four touchdowns and...

Iowa will try to slow down No. 3 Ohio State and its arsenal of offensive weapons

Oct. 03, 2024 14:02 PM EDT

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Iowa has a reputation for stout defenses, but there's likely some head-scratching going on in meetings this week as the Hawkeyes ponder Ohio State's arsenal of offensive weapons. When Iowa (3-1, 1-0 Big Ten) visits the No. 3 Buckeyes on Saturday, defenders...

Howard, No. 3 Ohio State excited to open Big Ten season at Michigan State

Sep. 26, 2024 10:56 AM EDT

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Ohio State quarterback Will Howard grew up in Pennsylvania watching Big Ten football on television and Saturday he will finally get his first conference test when the third-ranked Buckeyes visit Michigan State. “Man, I’m excited,” said Howard, who...

No. 3 Ohio State wraps up nonconference schedule by running away from Marshall 49-14

Sep. 21, 2024 17:42 PM EDT

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Quinshon Judkins rushed for 173 yards and two touchdowns, Emeka Egbuka had 117 yards receiving and a TD and No. 3 Ohio State overcame an early push by Marshall to pull away and win 49-14 on Saturday. TreVeyon Henderson rushed for two touchdowns, freshman...

QB Avery Johnson, tough defense elevating No. 13 Kansas State ahead of Big 12 opener against BYU

Sep. 19, 2024 13:39 PM EDT

PROVO, Utah (AP) — Playing stingy defense isn’t the only way Kansas State is causing headaches for opponents. Avery Johnson is making the No. 13 Wildcats' offense equally tough to deal with heading into Kansas State's Big 12 opener against BYU on Saturday. The sophomore has...

No. 3 Ohio State wraps the tune-up portion of its schedule with a home game against Marshall

Sep. 19, 2024 06:13 AM EDT

Marshall (1-1) at No. 3 Ohio State (2-0), Saturday, noon ET (FOX) BetMGM College Football Odds: Ohio State by 39 1/2. Series record: Ohio State leads 2-0. WHAT'S AT STAKE After crushing Mid-American Conference teams in the first two games,...