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FILE - Alabama quarterback Bryce Young (9) works against Georgia during the second half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game Dec. 4, 2021, in Atlanta. Alabama plays Georgia in the College Football Playoff national championship game on Jan. 10, 2022.(AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Two roads: Young, Bennett take different paths to CFP stage

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 08, 2022 01:20 PM EST

Michigan defensive end Aidan Hutchinson (97) rushes Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Ann Arbor, Mich. Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh said star defensive end Aidan Hutchinson should be strongly considered for the Heisman Trophy after he had three sacks, setting a single-season record for college football team, in a win over Ohio State that put the Wolverines in the Big Ten championship game and national title race. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Heisman finalists: Young, Hutchinson, Pickett, Stroud

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 06, 2021 06:44 PM EST

Ohio State defensive lineman Zach Harrison, right, tackles Maryland quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Stroud throws 5 TDs, No. 7 Buckeyes bury Maryland 66-17

By Mitch Stacy Oct. 09, 2021 03:52 PM EDT

Penn State defensive end Arnold Ebiketie (17) sacks Villanova quarterback Daniel Smith, right, during an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Michigan State, Penn State getting big boost from transfers

By Steve Megargee Oct. 05, 2021 05:47 PM EDT

CORRECTS DATELINE TO ATHENS, GA., INSTEAD OF ATLANTA - Georgia quarterbacks JT Daniels, from left, Stetson Bennett and Carson Beck prepare to play UAB in an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept 11, 2021, in Athens, Ga. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
QB controversy at UGA? Bennett shines as Daniels replacement

By Paul Newberry Sep. 13, 2021 05:58 PM EDT

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney, center, joins his team in singing the Clemson alma mater after an NCAA college football game against South Carolina State on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Edward M. Pio Roda)
No. 6 Clemson leaning on defense early in the season

By Pete Iacobelli Sep. 13, 2021 04:05 PM EDT

Oregon running back Travis Dye, center, is tackled by Ohio State linebackers Cody Simon, left, and Teradja Mitchell during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Verdell, No. 12 Oregon stun No. 3 Ohio State 35-28

By Mitch Stacy Sep. 11, 2021 05:03 PM EDT

Oregon defensive tackle Keyon Ware-Hudson (95) recovers a fumble from Fresno State running back Ronnie Rivers (20) as Oregon safety Steve Stephens IV (7) comes in on the play during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
Cupcakes delayed: Stroud, No. 3 Ohio St host No. 12 Oregon

By Mitch Stacy Sep. 09, 2021 12:38 PM EDT

Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) passes against Minnesota in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
No. 12 Oregon gets stiff test on the road at No. 3 Ohio St

By The Associated Press Sep. 09, 2021 12:19 PM EDT

Minnesota wide receiver Dylan Wright, top right, hauls down a pass over Ohio State cornerback Lejond Cavazos (4) for a touchdown in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
No. 4 Ohio State outlasts Minnesota 45-31 in Stroud's debut

By Dave Campbell Sep. 02, 2021 11:45 PM EDT

FILE - Minnesota running back Mohamed Ibrahim carries the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois in Champaign, Ill., in this Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, file photo. There will be no easing into the season for most Big Ten teams. Ibrahim said he and his teammates are juiced up playing the team that's won four straight Big Ten titles and played in the national championship game in January. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)
Ohio State opens at Minnesota, backs new QB in 'big moments'

By Dave Campbell Sep. 01, 2021 12:45 PM EDT

FILE - Ohio State wide receiver Chris Olave (17) celebrates catching a 57-yard touchdown pass against Michigan in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., in this Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, file photo. Olave was selected to The Associated Press Preseason All-America first team offense, Monday Aug. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
No. 4 Ohio State starts with tough Big Ten test at Minnesota

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2021 11:39 AM EDT

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young (9) wipes his face between drills at the school's first fall camp NCAA college football practice, Friday, Aug. 6, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Fresh arms: Playoff teams all featuring new starting QBs

By John Zenor Aug. 30, 2021 11:55 AM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 12, 2019, file photo, Southern California wide receiver Tyler Vaughns (21) catches a 5-yard touchdown pass as Notre Dame cornerback Troy Pride Jr. (5) defends during the second half of an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind. USC and Notre Dame renew their storied rivalry in South Bend on Oct. 23. The Irish won their last meeting two years ago, 30-27. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Pick Six Plus: A dream road trip to see the whole AP Top 25

By Noah Trister Aug. 27, 2021 03:31 AM EDT

FILE - Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud runs through a drill during an NCAA college football practice in Columbus, Ohio, in this Monday, April 5, 2021, file photo. Third-year Ohio State coach Ryan Day opens a preseason camp for the first time without a good idea of who will be the starting quarterback. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon, File)
Ohio St, Badgers Big Ten favorites; Indiana looking for more

By Eric Olson Aug. 23, 2021 01:19 PM EDT

FILE - Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud runs through a drill during an NCAA college football practice in Columbus, Ohio, in this Monday, April 5, 2021, file photo. Third-year Ohio State coach Ryan Day opens a preseason camp for the first time without a good idea of who will be the starting quarterback. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon, File)
Day names C.J. Stroud starter at QB for No. 4 Buckeyes

By Mitch Stacy Aug. 21, 2021 02:34 PM EDT

Maryland football head coach Michael Locksley watches during NCAA college football practice, Friday, Aug. 6, 2021, in College Park, Md.(AP Photo/Gail Burton)
Locksley says Terrapins ready for next step forward

By Noah Trister Aug. 16, 2021 04:17 PM EDT

AP Top 25: Quick look at rankings from Alabama to Arizona St

By The Associated Press Aug. 16, 2021 02:55 PM EDT
AP preseason Top 25 capsules: —- No. 1 ALABAMA Coach: Nick Saban, 15th season. ...

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. Third-year Ohio State coach Ryan Day opens a preseason camp for the first time without a good idea of who will be the starting quarterback.(AP Photo/Paul Vernon, File)
Stroud is frontrunner as freshmen battle for Buckeyes QB job

By Mitch Stacy Aug. 16, 2021 01:13 PM EDT

FILE - Southlake Carroll quarterback Quinn Ewers (3) runs for a first down against Permian during the first half of a high school football game in Odessa, Texas, in this Friday night Sept. 13, 2019, file photo. Third-year Ohio State coach Ryan Day opens a preseason camp for the first time without a good idea of who will be the starting quarterback. Quinn Ewers, the top quarterback prospect in the class of 2022 who says he is skipping his senior year of high school in Texas and plans to enroll at Ohio State is the wildcard. (Ben Powell/Odessa American via AP, File)
Lack of experience at QB an unusual situation for Ohio State

By Mitch Stacy Aug. 04, 2021 11:12 AM EDT