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CORRECTS YEAR TO 2021 INSTEAD OF 2020 - Football fans shop for souvenirs, Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021, in Miami Beach, Fla. Ohio State, and Alabama will play the College Football Playoff National Championship game in Miami Gardens on Monday night. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
Sarkisian, Bama stars deliver big numbers in OC's finale

By John Zenor Jan. 11, 2021 06:56 PM EST

Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence is tackled by Ohio State defensive end Tyreke Smith during the second half of the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
NFL prospects everywhere in Alabama-Ohio State title game

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 07, 2021 02:28 AM EST

Alabama players celebrate their 31-14 win against Notre Dame in the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game in Arlington, Texas, Friday, Jan. 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
6 years later, Alabama and Ohio State go at it again

By Stephen Hawkins Jan. 02, 2021 12:47 AM EST

Clemson warms up before the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game against Ohio State Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Ohio State at Clemson 1/1/2021

Jan. 01, 2021 06:47 PM 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

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

FILE - In this Sept. 28, 2019, file photo, Ohio State head coach Ryan Day waits with his players before taking the field for an NCAA college football game against Nebraska, in Lincoln, Neb. A year ago, Day was a relatively unknown Ohio State assistant. This December he's reigning Big Ten coach of the year and is eyeing a national title after leading the Buckeyes to a 13-0 record as the successor to the retiring Urban Meyer. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)
Superpower semifinal: Ohio State, Clemson meet in Fiesta

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 27, 2019 03:51 PM EST

Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields, right, looks for an open receiver as Penn State defensive lineman Yetur Gross-Matos chases him during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Penn State 28-17. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Ohio St aims for record run against Michigan on title quest

By Larry Lage Nov. 29, 2019 02:11 AM 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

FILE - In this Sept. 29, 2018, file photo, Georgia quarterback Justin Fields enters Sanford Stadium before an NCAA college football game against Tennessee in Athens, Ga. New Ohio State quarterback Fields says he is ready for the hype and expectations that come with the job. He transferred from Georgia after being a backup to Jake Fromm last season. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP, File)
No surprise here: Fields named Ohio State's starting QB

By Mitch Stacy Aug. 19, 2019 12:34 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 10, 2015, file photo, then-Michigan defensive coordinator Greg Mattison watches drills before the first half of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern in Ann Arbor, Mich. New Ohio State coach Ryan Day, who replaced the retiring Urban Meyer, fired Greg Schiano and brought in Greg Mattison as his defensive coordinator. A former NFL coordinator, Mattison lately was the defensive line coach at Michigan, which was among the nation’s defensive leaders.(AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
'Redemption' is word for revamped Ohio State defense

By Mitch Stacy Aug. 09, 2019 10:34 AM 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

Ohio State players sing "Carmen Ohio" during the spring NCAA college football game at the Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, Saturday April 13, 2019. (Brooke LaValley/The Columbus Dispatch via AP)
Is there really a quarterback competition at Ohio State?

By Mitch Stacy Apr. 13, 2019 03:37 PM EDT

Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer shouts at his team during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Indiana, Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
No. 3 Ohio State's defensive lapses making Meyer anxious

By Mitch Stacy Oct. 07, 2018 01:52 PM EDT