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Washington players celebrate their win over Texas in the Alamo Bowl NCAA college football game in San Antonio, Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Record churn in rankings ... again

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 10, 2023 01:25 PM EST

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

Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) throws against Illinois in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
No. 3 Michigan vs No. 2 Ohio St the Big Ten clash of titans

By Mitch Stacy Nov. 23, 2022 10:32 AM EST

Ohio State running back Dallan Hayden (5) celebrates his touchdown with offensive lineman Luke Wypler (53), wide receiver Julian Fleming (4) and offensive lineman Donovan Jackson (74) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Maryland, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in College Park, Md. Ohio State won 43-30. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Stakes couldn't get much higher for 'The Game' this time

By The Associated Press Nov. 23, 2022 02:50 AM EST

Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) throws the ball away during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Maryland, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in College Park, Md. Ohio State won 43-30. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
No. 2 Ohio State, No. 3 Michigan to meet with much at stake

By Larry Lage Nov. 20, 2022 02:05 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)
No. 2 Ohio State holds off Terps 43-30, Michigan next

By Noah Trister Nov. 19, 2022 07:27 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

Utah's quarterback Cameron Rising (7) and running back Tavion Thomas (9) celebrate after their NCAA college football game against Stanford Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: How to rank Pac-12 contenders?

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 14, 2022 05:59 AM EST

Ohio State wide receiver Emeka Egbuka celebrates his touchdown against Indiana during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022 in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)
No. 2 Ohio State loses RB Williams in 56-14 rout of Indiana

By Mitch Stacy Nov. 12, 2022 03:37 PM EST

Ohio State running back Miyan Williams, left, tries to get past Indiana defensive back Jonathan Haynes during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022 in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)
Ohio St RB Miyan Williams carted off with right leg injury

Nov. 12, 2022 02:05 PM EST

Indiana tight end AJ Barner (88) dives for a first down while being grabbed by Penn State safety Zakee Wheatley (6) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
No. 2 Buckeyes to fine-tune vs Hoosiers before Michigan tilt

By Mitch Stacy Nov. 10, 2022 12:27 PM 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

Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald, left, reacts during an NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen via AP)
For No. 2 Ohio St., lighter stretch starts with Northwestern

By Andrew Seligman Nov. 03, 2022 08:08 AM EDT

Ohio State defensive end J.T. Tuimoloau (44) returns an interception for a touchdown 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)
No. 2 Ohio St resilient on road, shows complete skillset

By Mitch Stacy Oct. 30, 2022 02:46 PM EDT

Ohio State defensive end J.T. Tuimoloau (44) celebrates with his teammates Jack Sawyer (33), Zach Harrison (9) and Lathan Ransom (12) after returning an interception for a touchdown during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Penn State, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Tuimoloau shines as No. 2 Ohio St beats No. 13 Penn St 44-31

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 29, 2022 04:10 PM 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

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