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FILE - Ohio State quarterback Jack Miller throws on the sideline during an NCAA college spring football game in Columbus, Ohio, in this Saturday, April 17, 2021, file photo. With two-time Big Ten player of the year Justin Fields departing for the NFL, returning backups C.J. Stroud and Jack Miller III and five-star January enrollee Kyle McCord took the snaps in spring practice. Stroud was believed to be the front-runner entering the spring, but coach Ryan Day said a starter might not be determined until the week of the Sept. 2 opener at Minnesota.(AP Photo/Paul Vernon, File)
Ohio State among 5 Big Ten teams auditioning quarterbacks

By Eric Olson Apr. 26, 2021 03:46 PM EDT

Alabama quarterback Mac Jones passes against Ohio State during the second half of an NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game, Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Wrapping up 2020, looking to 2021

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 12, 2021 12:29 PM EST

Mississippi head coach Lane Kiffin, center, runs to avoid getting doused with water by his team after the team defeated Indiana during the Outback Bowl NCAA college football game Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Corral, Ole Miss take down No. 7 Indiana in Outback Bowl

By Fred Goodall Jan. 02, 2021 04:33 PM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, file photo, Indiana head coach Tom Allen looks toward his players on the sideline during a break in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan in Bloomington, Ind. Allen is coach of the year on the Associated Press All-Big Ten football team. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler, File)
No. 7 Indiana excited to be in Outback Bowl against Ole Miss

By Fred Goodall Jan. 01, 2021 01:40 PM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, file photo, Indiana head coach Tom Allen looks toward his players on the sideline during a break in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan in Bloomington, Ind. Allen is coach of the year on the Associated Press All-Big Ten football team. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler, File)
AP All-Big Ten: Ohio State's Fields, Indiana's Allen honored

By Eric Olson Dec. 22, 2020 12:00 PM EST

Mississippi quarterback Matt Corral (2) and coach Lane Kiffin talk before the team's NCAA college football game against Mississippi State, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Oxford, Miss. Mississippi won 31-24. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Out of NY6, No. 7 Indiana faces Ole Miss in Outback Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 20, 2020 06:52 PM EST

Indiana defensive back Tiawan Mullen (3)and defensive back Bryant Fitzgerald (31) break up a pass intended for Wisconsin's Kendric Pryor during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Tuttle, D lift No. 10 Indiana past No. 18 Wisconsin 14-6

By Steve Megargee Dec. 05, 2020 07:12 PM EST

Indiana quarterback Jack Tuttle (14) throws during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Maryland, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Bloomington, Ind. Indiana won 27-11. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
No. 10 Indiana seeks to earn rare win over No. 18 Wisconsin

By The Associated Press Dec. 03, 2020 05:00 PM EST

Indiana running back Stevie Scott III (8) runs past Maryland's Durell Nchami (30) for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Bloomington, Ind. Indiana won 27-11. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
No. 10 Indiana's Tuttle awaits challenge at No. 18 Wisconsin

By Steve Megargee Dec. 03, 2020 12:27 PM EST

Indiana quarterback Jack Tuttle (14) throws during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Maryland, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Bloomington, Ind. Indiana won 27-11. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
No. 10 Hoosiers, No. 18 Badgers meet with undefined stakes

By Eric Olson Dec. 03, 2020 01:28 AM EST

Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz (5) is sacked by Northwestern cornerback Cam Ruiz, left, and linebacker Blake Gallagher during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020. Northwestern won 17-7. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Mertz ready to bounce back as No. 18 Badgers host 10 Indiana

By Steve Megargee Dec. 02, 2020 04:56 PM EST

Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) and wide receiver John Metchie III (8) celebrate Smith's touchdown against Auburn during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (Mickey Welsh/The Montgomery Advertiser via AP)
College Football Picks: Alabama-LSU has decided lack of buzz

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 02, 2020 03:05 PM EST

Indiana quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) is helped off the field after getting injured in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Maryland, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Bloomington, Ind. Indiana won 27-11. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
No. 10 Hoosiers lose starting QB for Big Ten homestretch

By Michael Marot Nov. 30, 2020 12:31 PM EST

Notre Dame running back Kyren Williams (23) runs while North Carolina linebacker Jeremiah Gemmel (44) misses the tackle during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Friday, Nov. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Elite 8 gridlock for another week

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 30, 2020 02:25 AM EST

Indiana running back Stevie Scott III (8) goes in for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Maryland, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Maryland at Indiana 11/28/2020

Nov. 28, 2020 03:55 PM EST

Indiana running back Stevie Scott III (8) goes in for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Maryland, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
No. 12 Indiana shines on defense in 27-11 win over Maryland

By Michael Marot Nov. 28, 2020 03:53 PM EST

Ohio State defensive back Sevyn Banks, right, breaks up a pass intended for Indiana receiver Miles Marshall during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Indiana 42-35. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Allen expects cleaner game as No. 12 Hoosiers face Terrapins

By Michael Marot Nov. 27, 2020 11:13 AM EST

Ohio State defenders, left to right, Baron Browning, Marcus Hooker, and Shaun Wade tackle Indiana receiver Ty Fryfogle during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Fryfogle's high-flying act making waves for Indiana, Big Ten

By Michael Marot Nov. 24, 2020 04:07 PM EST

Ohio State defensive back Sevyn Banks, right, breaks up a pass intended for Indiana receiver Miles Marshall during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Indiana 42-35. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Hints at what's to come from CFP

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 23, 2020 05:36 AM EST

Ohio State running back Master Teague, right, cuts up field as Indiana defensive lineman Jonathan King tries to make the tackle during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Indiana 42-35. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Saturday's best

By The Associated Press Nov. 21, 2020 08:45 PM EST