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FILE - Ohio head coach Frank Solich watches along the sideline as his team plays against Pittsburgh during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Pittsburgh, in this Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, file photo. Ohio coach Frank Solich is retiring after leading the program through 16 seasons of unprecedented success to “focus on his health,” the school said Wednesday, July 14, 2021. The school announced that Solich was stepping down less than two months before the start of the season and his 77th birthday. Offensive coordinator Tim Albin was promoted to head coach. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

'Not bad for 55 years': Ohio coach Frank Solich retires

By Ralph D. Russo Jul. 14, 2021 09:26 AM EDT

Ohio State pondered playing football without Big Ten in 2020

By Ralph D. Russo May. 27, 2021 12:36 AM EDT
The president of Ohio State University asked athletic director Gene Smith if the Buckeyes could “go independent” in a text message sent the day after the Big...

Ohio State quarterback Jack Miller drops back to pass during the Buckeyes' spring NCAA college spring football game in Columbus, Ohio, Saturday, April 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)

Ohio State quarterback derby to remain unsettled until fall

By Steve Helwagen Apr. 17, 2021 04:11 PM EDT

Sacred Heart beats Duquesne 34-27 in OT, wins NEC title

Apr. 11, 2021 06:11 PM EDT
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Julius Chestnut had 173 yards rushing, including a 6-yard touchdown run, Marquez McCray hit Nasheim Brantley for a 29-yard touchdown in...

Duquesne beats Sacred Heart in spring-season debut for both

Mar. 07, 2021 03:34 PM EST
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ohio transfer Joe Mischler threw for two touchdowns and ran for another score as Duquesne began its spring season with a 30-27 victory over...

Ohio State running back Master Teague III, left, runs with the ball past Northwestern linebacker Chris Bergin (28) during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Ohio State without starting G Miller, RB Teague vs. Clemson

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 01, 2021 06:33 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 17, 2020, file photo, Buffalo running back Jaret Patterson, left, carries the ball while Bowling Green linebacker Darren Anders (37) and defensive lineman Ja'von Lyons (56) close in during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Bowling Green, Ohio. Buffalo is scheduled to play at home against Akron this week. (Scott W. Grau/Sentinel-Tribune via AP, File)

Buffalo at Bowling Green 11/17/2020

Dec. 10, 2020 03:09 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 4, 2020, file photo, Buffalo running back Jaret Patterson (26) runs past Northern Illinois linebacker Daveren Rayner (9) during the first half of an NCAA football game, in DeKalb, Ill. There was a time no one was interested in recruiting Jaret Patterson, the under-sized running back, who finally accepted an offer to play at Buffalo. Some four years later, Patterson is the talk of the nation after generating 409 yards rushing and scoring eight touchdowns in a 70-41 win over Kent State last weekend. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski, File)

No. 24 Buffalo officially declared MAC East champions

By John Wawrow Dec. 09, 2020 11:56 AM EST

Michigan State coach Mel Tucker is shown against Ohio State during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

No. 3 Ohio State has no problem with Spartans in 52-12 win

By Noah Trister Dec. 05, 2020 04:01 PM EST

Buffalo yet to be informed by MAC it has clinched East title

By John Wawrow Dec. 04, 2020 02:58 PM EST

Buffalo running back Jaret Patterson, left, carries the ball while Bowling Green linebacker Darren Anders (37) and defensive lineman Ja'von Lyons (56) close in during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Bowling Green, Ohio, Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020. (Scott W. Grau/Sentinel-Tribune via AP)

STAT WATCH: Bulls' Patterson breaks Williams' 2-game record

By Eric Olson Nov. 30, 2020 02:15 AM EST

Ross, Tuggle lead Ohio past Bowling Green 52-10

Nov. 28, 2020 03:48 PM EST
ATHENS, Ohio (AP) — Julian Ross scored on a 96-yard kickoff return in the final minute of the first quarter as Ohio dominated the first half to roll to a 52-10...

Ohio State running back Master Teague, right, celebrates his touchdown against Indiana with teammate Luke Farrell during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

No. 3 Ohio State beats back comeback bid by No. 9 Indiana

By Mitch Stacy Nov. 21, 2020 04:20 PM EST

Game between Arizona State and Colorado shelved due to virus

By John Marshall Nov. 15, 2020 05:24 PM EST
Arizona State's game against Colorado next Saturday has been canceled, the second straight game the Sun Devils will miss due to positive COVID-19 tests. ...

FILE — In this Nov. 10, 2020 file photo, Ohio Bobcats wide receiver Isiah Cox (6) runs the ball past Akron Zips linebacker Julian Richardson (7) during an NCAA football game in Athens, Ohio. An NCAA official voiced concern, Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020, over sports betting on the performance of individual student athletes, and suggested that gambling regulators consider restrictions on such wagers to protect the integrity of the games. (AP Photo/Emilee Chinn, FIle)

Akron at Ohio 11/10/2020

Nov. 12, 2020 01:05 PM EST

Tuggle rushes for 2 TDs, Ohio extends Akron's losing streak

Nov. 10, 2020 10:35 PM EST
ATHENS, Ohio (AP) — De’Montre Tuggle rushed for 139 yards and two touchdowns to help Ohio beat Akron 24-10 on Tuesday night. Ohio (1-1, 1-1...

Ohio State running back Trey Sermon runs for a first down against Rutgers during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State won 49-27. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Fields throws 5 TDs passes, No. 3 Ohio State beats Rutgers

By Mitch Stacy Nov. 07, 2020 11:40 PM EST

Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano, front left, reacts on the sideline in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Indiana, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)

Rutgers is next for hot-starting Fields, No. 3 Ohio State

By Mitch Stacy Nov. 05, 2020 01:53 PM EST

Lewis, Richardson lead Central Michigan past Ohio, 30-27

Nov. 04, 2020 11:55 PM EST
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (AP) — Kobe Lewis had 28 carries for 112 yards and two touchdowns, Daniel Richardson accounted for two more TDs, and Central Michigan...