The Game
FILE - Ohio State head coach Ryan Day walks before an NCAA college football game against Notre Dame, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State and Michigan are making the Big Ten look like the Big Two and Little 12, rekindling memories of Woody Hayes and Bo Schembechler turning the chase for a conference championship into a two-team race. (AP Photo/David Dermer, File)
Ohio State, Michigan making Big Ten look like Big Two

By Larry Lage Oct. 18, 2022 03:51 PM EDT

Michigan State quarterback Payton Thorne (10) is tackled by Ohio State linebacker Tommy Eichenberg (35) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Can No. 2 Ohio St keep foot on the gas in season's 2nd half?

By Mitch Stacy Oct. 16, 2022 01:50 PM EDT

South Carolina running back MarShawn Lloyd (1) looks for running room against Charlotte defensive back Valerian Agbaw (9) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022 in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo, Artie Walker Jr.)
SC State-South Carolina moved to Thursday due to hurricane

By The Associated Press Sep. 27, 2022 03:01 PM EDT

Syracuse quarterback Garrett Shrader (6) is tackled during an NCAA college football game against Connecticut in East Hartford, Conn., Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. (Dennis Nett/The Post-Standard via AP)
Syracuse routs UConn 48-14 to improve to 2-0

By Pat Eaton-Robb Sep. 10, 2022 10:23 PM EDT

FILE - The national championship trophy is seen before a new conference for the NCAA college football playoff championship game between Clemson and Alabama, Sunday, Jan. 10, 2016, in Glendale, Ariz. The university presidents who oversee the College Football Playoff voted Friday, Sept. 2, 2022, to expand the postseason model for determining a national champion from four to 12 teams no later than the 2026 season.(AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
Analysis: Will a bigger College Football Playoff be better?

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 04, 2022 02:19 PM EDT

FILE — Ohio State head coach Ryan Day, right, talks with a referee during an NCAA college spring football game in this April 16, 2022 file photo, in Columbus, Ohio. The pain of Ohio State's loss to Michigan last season remains for the Buckeyes, who can't wait to try to avenge the loss. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, File)
No. 2 Ohio St hungry to avenge Michigan loss, return to CFP

By Mitch Stacy Aug. 15, 2022 12:54 PM EDT

Georgia fans celebrate during the second half of the Orange Bowl NCAA College Football Playoff semifinal game against Michigan, Friday, Dec. 31, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Column: Peacemaker needed for playoff expansion to progress

By Ralph D Russo Jan. 07, 2022 01:16 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)
Hutch for Heisman? Jim Harbaugh stumps for Michigan star DE

By Larry Lage Nov. 29, 2021 05:47 PM EST

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day, center left, shakes hands with Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh, center right, after an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. Michigan won 42-27. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
AP Top 25 Takeaways Harbaugh's breakthrough; Harsin's miscue

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 27, 2021 09:18 PM EST

Ohio State running back TreVeyon Henderson (32) tries to fend off Michigan defensive back Rod Moore (19) in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
Michigan beats Ohio State 42-27, ends 8-game skid in rivalry

By Larry Lage Nov. 27, 2021 03:56 PM EST

Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud drops back to pass against Michigan State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
No. 2 Ohio State and No. 6 Michigan meet with high stakes

By The Associated Press Nov. 26, 2021 09:00 AM EST

Michigan defensive end Aidan Hutchinson reacts after an NCAA college football game against Maryland, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in College Park, Md. Michigan won 59-18. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
The Game is a game again for No. 2 Ohio St, No. 6 Michigan

By Larry Lage Nov. 26, 2021 03:10 AM EST

FILE - Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy takes the field for the team's NCAA college football game against Kansas on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Stillwater, Okla. Oklahoma State plays against Texas Tech on Saturday, Nov. 20. (AP Photo/Brody Schmidt, File)
Week 13: Rivalries, championship hopes, CFP implications

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 24, 2021 12:41 PM EST

Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud throws a pass against Michigan State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Michigan's defense braces for Buckeyes' high-flying attack

By Mitch Stacy Nov. 23, 2021 04:53 PM EST

FILE - Army wide receiver Camden Harrison (88) is pulled down by Navy safety Kevin Brennan (10) Perry during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, in Philadelphia. The rivalry game is in many ways the purest form of college football. A game with built-in stakes regardless of circumstances. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)
On College Football: What is the value of a rivalry game?

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 23, 2021 03:04 PM EST

FILE - Auburn cornerback Chris Davis (11) returns a missed field goal-attempt 100-plus yards to score the winning touchdown as time expires in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against No. 1 Alabama in Auburn, Ala., Nov. 30, 2013. Davis returned the Alabama field goal-attempt that came up short from the back of his own end zone for a touchdown on the final play to send the fourth-ranked Tigers to the 2013 Southeastern Conference title game and eventually the BCS championship game. (AP Photo/Dave Martin, File)
Top rivalries: Iron Bowl, The Game, Army-Navy, Red River

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 23, 2021 03:02 PM EST

Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh looks a the scoreboard during the first quarter of the team's NCAA college football game against Indiana in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
Harbaugh hopes changes help Michigan finally beat Ohio State

By Larry Lage Nov. 22, 2021 06:48 PM EST

Michigan quarterback Cade McNamara looks to throw a pass against Maryland during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
The Game: High stakes as Michigan and Ohio State meet again

By Mitch Stacy Nov. 21, 2021 02:40 PM EST

Ohio State receiver Garrett Wilson, right, celebrates his touchdown against Michigan State with teammate Chris Olave during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
AP Top 25: Ohio State jumps to No. 2 past 'Bama, Cincinnati

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 21, 2021 02:04 PM EST

Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud throws a pass against Michigan State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Superpowers flex with titles in sight

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 20, 2021 09:05 PM EST