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Dominated by No.2 Ohio State for years, surprising No. 5 Indiana has a chance for the big payback
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Looking at Ohio State's schedule at the start of the season, the game against Indiana in late November didn't stand out. The Hoosiers haven't been a contender in the Big Ten for decades and were terrible last year, so it was logical to think about this game as...
No. 2 Ohio State loses center Seth McLaughlin to Achilles tendon injury
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio State starting center Seth McLaughlin is out with an Achilles tendon injury for the critical matchup Saturday between the No. 2 Buckeyes and No. 5 Indiana. The Alabama transfer was injured in practice Tuesday, coach Ryan Day confirmed Wednesday. ...
College football picks: Never mind Hoosiers, Ohio State has lots riding on showdown at the Horseshoe
Much has been made about the stakes for unbeaten Indiana in Saturday's top-five showdown with Ohio State. Don't forget what this game means for the Buckeyes. Ohio State hasn't won a Big Ten championship, let alone play in the title game, since 2020. Ohio State has had...
Will Howard helps No. 2 Ohio State rout Northwestern 31-7 at Wrigley Field
CHICAGO (AP) — Will Howard passed for two touchdowns, Quinshon Judkins had two 1-yard TD runs and No. 2 Ohio State pounded Northwestern 31-7 on Saturday at Wrigley Field. Backed by a supportive crowd at the home of baseball's Chicago Cubs, the Buckeyes (9-1, 6-1 Big Ten, No. 2 CFP)...
At Wrigley Field, No. 2 Ohio State looks to stay on playoff path against Northwestern
No one needs to remind coach Ryan Day what's at stake for No. 2 Ohio State. The Buckeyes probably have to win their remaining games to keep their national championship hopes alive, and they sure can't afford a letdown against Northwestern at Wrigley Field on Saturday. ...
Jeremiah Smith breaks school record with 9th TD catch as No. 3 Ohio State rolls over Purdue 45-0
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Will Howard threw three touchdown passes and rushed for another score, Jeremiah Smith broke the Ohio State freshman receiving record with his ninth touchdown of the season and the No. 3 Buckeyes rolled over Purdue 45-0 on Saturday. Smith's 17-yard TD on a...
Coach Day challenges No. 3 Ohio State to keep the intensity high when Purdue visits the Horseshoe
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — After three straight grinding, nail-biting games for No. 3 Ohio State, coach Ryan Day has the challenge of keeping the intensity high against an opponent that likely won't put up the same level of fight. Hard-luck Purdue (1-7, 0-5 Big Ten) visits Ohio Stadium...
Penn State's Abdul Carter is thriving after transitioning from linebacker to defensive end
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Abdul Carter is having the most fun he’s ever had playing football and his teammates on No. 3 Penn State’s defense are feeling the effects. Sure, they’ve enjoyed Carter’s violent pass rushes, sideline-to-sideline tackling, and his stern,...
No. 4 Ohio St will try to move on after Oregon loss as Nebraska visits the Horseshoe
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — No. 4 Ohio State had an off week to stew on its devastating loss to Oregon. But despite the 32-31 setback in Eugene on Oct. 12, the Buckeyes didn't take a nosedive in the AP Top 25, nor do they have to abandon their national championship hopes. It's just that...
Dillon Gabriel rallies No. 3 Oregon past No. 2 Ohio State, 32-31
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. ...
