Binjimen Victor
FILE - In this Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019 file photo, Ohio State head coach Ryan Day during the first half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football game against Clemson in Glendale, Ariz. The playoff loss to Clemson that ended Ohio State’s season will sting for a long time, coach Ryan Day acknowledged Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020. The Buckeyes will move on, but the terrible taste in their mouths will linger and, he hopes, motivate next season's team.(AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Ohio State's Day won't soon forget team's playoff stumble

By Mitch Stacy Jan. 15, 2020 06:09 PM EST

Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields runs with the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Fields 4 TD passes, No. 2 Ohio State beats Rutgers 56-21

By Tom Canavan Nov. 16, 2019 07:22 PM EST

LSU running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (22) dives over Alabama's Raekwon Davis (99) and Markail Benton (36) to score a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
No. 1 LSU holds off No. 2 Alabama 46-41

By The Associated Press Nov. 09, 2019 05:23 PM EST

Ohio State running back Master Teague, right, tries to run around Maryland defensive back Nick Cross during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Fields, No. 3 Ohio State overwhelm Maryland 73-14

By Mitch Stacy Nov. 09, 2019 03:58 PM EST

Ohio State running back Master Teague, center, breaks through the line of scrimmage against Michigan State during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State won 34-10. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Taylor, Wisconsin another test for Michigan State

By Matt Schoch Oct. 08, 2019 08:27 PM EDT

Ohio State running back J.K. Dobbins, left, outruns the Michigan State defense to score a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Fields, Dobbins lead No. 4 Ohio St over No. 25 Michigan St

By Mitch Stacy Oct. 05, 2019 11:18 PM EDT

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) leaps into the air to celebrate a 41-yard punt return by Alabama wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Southern Miss, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Tagovailoa throws 5 TD passes, No. 2 Alabama rolls over USM

By The Associated Press Sep. 21, 2019 10:11 PM EDT

Ohio State linebacker Malik Harrison, left, celebrates after recovering a fumble against Miami (Ohio) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Fields shines as No. 6 Ohio State trounces Miami (Ohio) 76-5

By Mitch Stacy Sep. 21, 2019 07:06 PM EDT

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) scrambles during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Duke, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Tagovailoa helps No. 2 Alabama rout Duke 42-3

By The Associated Press Aug. 31, 2019 07:55 PM EDT

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day, center, celebrates their touchdown against Florida Atlantic during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Fields' Day: New QB helps Ohio State roll over FAU 45-21

By Mitch Stacy Aug. 31, 2019 03:48 PM EDT

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day watches his team during NCAA college football practice, Friday, Aug. 2, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
New faces, same sky-high expectations at Ohio State

By Mitch Stacy Aug. 13, 2019 10:54 AM EDT

Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields drops back to pass during NCAA college football practice, Friday, Aug. 2, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Unproven Ohio State quarterback ready for hype, expectations

By Mitch Stacy Aug. 06, 2019 02:11 PM EDT

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day watches players run drills during NCAA college football practice, Friday, Aug. 2, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Ohio State training camp opens with new coach, new QB

By Mitch Stacy Aug. 02, 2019 03:20 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 29, 2018, file photo, Nebraska running back Devine Ozigbo (22) carries the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Purdue, in Lincoln, Neb. His 493 yards and three touchdowns led the woeful Cornhuskers in rushing last season, but he’s become the team’s most-improved player this year. He’s compiled 710 rushing yards and eight touchdowns through eight games, while averaging 7.4 yards per carry. He’s reached the 100-yard mark in four of the past five games. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)
Ozigbo, Coughlin head list of Big Ten's most improved

By Mitch Stacy Nov. 01, 2018 11:41 AM EDT

Ohio State receiver Parris Campbell, right, celebrates his touchdown against Indiana with Binjimen Victor during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
No. 3 Ohio State pulls away to beat pesky Indiana 49-26

By Mitch Stacy Oct. 06, 2018 08:38 PM EDT

Miami quarterback N'Kosi Perry stands back to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Florida State, Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
No. 19 Texas beats No. 7 Oklahoma 48-45 on late FG

By The Associated Press Oct. 06, 2018 05:35 PM EDT