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FILE - Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud celebrates after a long run against Indiana during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022 in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State won 56-14. Stroud was named AP All-Big Ten Offensive player of the year, Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon, File)
QB C.J. Stroud is still defining his legacy at Ohio State

By Jacob Benge Dec. 23, 2022 02:44 PM EST

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day gestures during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Maryland, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Ohio State's Smith-Njigba to skip CFP game, will enter draft

Dec. 05, 2022 02:57 PM EST

Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud, right, runs past Indiana outside linebacker Myles Jackson during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022 in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State won 56-14. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)
Last test before Michigan: No. 2 Ohio State faces Maryland

By Noah Trister Nov. 17, 2022 11:46 AM EST

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day celebrates a touchdown with quarterback C.J. Stroud during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Penn State, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in State College, Pa. Ohio State won 44-31. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Schedule eases for No. 2 Buckeyes with trip to Northwestern

By The Associated Press Nov. 03, 2022 10:01 AM EDT

Penn State wide receiver Mitchell Tinsley celebrates a touchdown against Minnesota during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in State College, Pa. Penn State won 45-17. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
No. 2 Ohio State prepared for No. 13 Penn State's secondary

By Travis Johnson Oct. 27, 2022 11:49 AM EDT

Iowa punter Tory Taylor (9) walks on the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Iowa City, Iowa. Michigan won 27-14. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Rested and ready: No. 2 Ohio St opens 2nd half against Iowa

By Mitch Stacy Oct. 20, 2022 01:43 PM EDT

Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud throws during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan State, Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Iowa defense will try to contain Stroud, No. 2 Ohio State

By The Associated Press Oct. 20, 2022 12:00 PM EDT

Michigan State quarterback Payton Thorne (10) is tackled by Ohio State linebacker Tommy Eichenberg (35) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Can No. 2 Ohio St keep foot on the gas in season's 2nd half?

By Mitch Stacy Oct. 16, 2022 01:50 PM EDT

FILE - Illinois head coach Bret Bielema smiles after a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Indiana, Friday, Sept. 2, 2022, in Bloomington, Ind. Less than two full years on the job, Bret Bielema and his Illinois football team are achieving at a rate not seen in the program in a long time. Bielema is the pick for top coach in the Associated Press Big Ten Midseason Awards, Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022.(AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Bielema, surging Illini collect AP Big Ten midseason honors

By Eric Olson Oct. 11, 2022 01:42 PM EDT

Ohio State coach Ryan Day, left, and Michigan State coach Mel Tucker shake hands after an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
CJ Stroud throws 6 TDs, No. 3 Ohio St tops Michigan St 49-20

By Larry Lage Oct. 08, 2022 07:40 PM EDT

Ohio State running back TreVeyon Henderson rushes for a one-yard touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan State, Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
No. 3 Ohio State RB Henderson hurt against Michigan State

Oct. 08, 2022 05:15 PM EDT

Ohio State defensive back Josh Proctor, top, linebacker Steele Chambers, right, and defensive back Lathan Ransom, front, tackle Rutgers running back Al-Shadee Salaam during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Michigan State hopes to slow down Stroud, No. 3 Ohio State

By Bob Tripi Oct. 06, 2022 01:06 PM EDT

Rutgers quarterback Evan Simon throws the ball to Rutgers wide receiver Aron Cruickshank (1) in the third quarter of an NCAA college football game against Temple at Lincoln Financial Field in South Philadelphia, on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. Rutgers won, 16-14. (Heather Khalifa/The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP)
Rutgers hopes its tough defense can slow down No. 3 Buckeyes

By Mitch Stacy Sep. 29, 2022 09:10 AM EDT

Kansas tight end Trevor Kardell (45) is chased by Duke defensive back Joshua Pickett (26) as he runs for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Unbeaten Kansas left out again

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 26, 2022 02:45 AM EDT

Ohio State running back Miyan Williams, left, tries to jump over Wisconsin defensive back Preston Zachman during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
No. 3 Buckeyes score early and often, bury Wisconsin 52-21

By Mitch Stacy Sep. 24, 2022 11:16 PM 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

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

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