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Penn State eyes New Year's 6 as Maryland looks to go bowling

By The Associated Press Nov. 22, 2018 01:35 PM EST
Maryland (5-6, 3-5 Big Ten) and No. 15 Penn State (8-3, 5-3, CFP No. 12), 3:30 EST (ABC). Line: Penn State by 13½. Series record: Penn...

FILE - In this Dec. 15, 2013 file photo Mack Brown speaks during a news conference at the University of Texas in Austin, Texas. Brown had his an Oklahoma problem when he was coach at Texas. By then the Big Eight had morphed into the Big 12 and the Longhorns and Sooners were playing for pole position in the Big 12 South every October. Texas lost five straight to the Bob Stoops’ Sooners from 2000-04, while going 52-6 against everybody else. Some of college football’s most successful coaches have been labeled with the dreaded ‘Can’t win the big one’ tag because of a string of failures against rivals. Coming up short in the game that matters most to your fans can tempt a coach to question everything _ from his Xs and Os to his Jimmys and Joes. (AP Photo/Jack Plunkett)
Chasing rivals can tempt coaches to question everything

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 22, 2018 09:48 AM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 17, 2018, file photo, Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh, left, puts an arm around Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson after defeating Indiana 31-20 in an NCAA college football game, in Ann Arbor, Mich. No. 4 Michigan is in a position to win a Big Ten title for the first time since 2004 in part because the NCAA allowed Ole Miss transfer Shea Patterson to play this season for Jim Harbaugh. (AP Photo/Tony Ding, File)
Michigan has difference-making QB for change against Ohio St

By Larry Lage Nov. 21, 2018 03:53 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 25, 2017, file photo, Wisconsin players hold up Paul Bunyan's Axe up after winning 31-0 against Minnesota in an NCAA college football game, in Minneapolis. The last week of the regular season in the Big Ten means a slate of rivalry games. Barry Alvarez was pacing the sideline as coach the last time that Wisconsin lost Paul Bunyan’s Axe to Minnesota. It was 2003, but the empty feeling that comes with losing the rivalry game remains fresh. Losing stings.(AP Photo/Stacy Bengs, File)
Wisconsin at Minnesota 11/25/2017

Nov. 21, 2018 02:28 PM EST

Michigan will try to snap Ohio State's streak in The Game

By The Associated Press Nov. 21, 2018 08:24 AM EST
No. 4 Michigan (10-1, 8-0 Big Ten, No. 4 CFP) at No. 10 Ohio State (10-1, 7-1, No. 10 CFP), noon EST (Fox). Line: Michigan by 2. Series...

In this Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018 photo, Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer reacts during an NCAA football game against Maryland in College Park, Md. Urban Meyer doesn’t seem to be having much fun these days. The Ohio State coach is not demonstrably mirthful, of course, at least not when it comes to his job. But the 54-year-old Meyer’s sideline demeanor has taken on a decidedly beleaguered stoop this season. The usual shouting and gesticulating, the ripping off his headset, those are often followed by a hand moving up to the left side of his head because of severe headaches.(AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Is Urban Meyer still having fun coaching Ohio State?

By Mitch Stacy Nov. 21, 2018 01:13 AM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 1, 2018, file photo, Notre Dame tight end Alize Mack (86) drops a pass as Michigan linebacker Josh Uche (6) defends in the second half of an NCAA football game in South Bend, Ind. No. 4 Michigan might be without defensive star Chase Winovich for Saturday's showdown with No. 10 Ohio State because of an apparent shoulder injury. If he can't play, the Wolverines have so much depth they may be able to overcome it. The Buckeyes, meanwhile, have struggled on defense for much of the year. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
No. 4 Michigan may have edge on D against No. 10 Ohio State

By Larry Lage Nov. 20, 2018 06:19 PM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, file photo, Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer watches his team play against Nebraska during an NCAA college football game, in Columbus, Ohio. Meyer hates having to defend the performance of his ninth-ranked Buckeyes, who still have a shot at winning the Big Ten and the national championship heading into their game at Maryland. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, File)
Michigan's Higdon stokes hype, predicts win over Ohio State

By Mitch Stacy Nov. 19, 2018 05:16 PM EST

Michigan defensive lineman Chase Winovich winces on the ground before leaving the game with an injury in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
No. 4 Michigan mum on Winovich's status at No. 10 Ohio State

By Larry Lage Nov. 19, 2018 01:51 PM EST

Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor (23) breaks the tackle of Purdue safety Navon Mosley (27) on his way to scoring a game-winning touchdown during overtime of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. Wisconsin defeated Purdue 47-44 in overtime. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Badgers' Jonathan Taylor 3rd RB to go over 300 yards in 2018

By Eric Olson Nov. 19, 2018 02:17 AM EST

Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson (2) celebrates on the way to the locker room after beating Indiana 31-20 in an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Ohio State, Michigan preserve prestige of The Game

By Mitch Stacy Nov. 18, 2018 03:42 PM EST

Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor (23) breaks the tackle of Purdue safety Navon Mosley (27) on his way to scoring a game-winning touchdown during overtime of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. Wisconsin defeated Purdue 47-44 in overtime. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Saturday's best

By The Associated Press Nov. 17, 2018 10:48 PM EST

Oklahoma State wide receiver Tyron Johnson (13) catches a touchdown pass while under pressure from West Virginia cornerback Josh Norwood during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. Oklahoma State upset West Virginia 45-41.(AP Photo/Brody Schmidt)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Can Urban Meyer endure at Ohio State?

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 17, 2018 09:20 PM EST

Cincinnati defensive end Kimoni Fitz (51) recovers a fumble in the end zone for a touchdown after a sack of Central Florida quarterback McKenzie Milton during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Cincinnati at UCF 11/17/2018

Nov. 17, 2018 09:16 PM EST

Michigan place kicker Jake Moody (2) kicks a 23-yard field goal in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Indiana in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
No. 4 Michigan tops Indiana 31-20, aims for No. 9 Ohio State

By Larry Lage Nov. 17, 2018 08:03 PM EST

Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer looks on during a break in the second half of an NCAA football game against Maryland, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in College Park, Md. Ohio State won 52-51 in overtime. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
No. 9 Ohio State rallies to beat Maryland 52-51 in OT

By The Associated Press Nov. 17, 2018 05:33 PM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, file photo, Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer watches his team play against Nebraska during an NCAA college football game, in Columbus, Ohio. Meyer hates having to defend the performance of his ninth-ranked Buckeyes, who still have a shot at winning the Big Ten and the national championship heading into their game at Maryland. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, File)
No. 9 Ohio State survives in OT, beating Maryland 52-51

By David Ginsburg Nov. 17, 2018 04:28 PM EST

Maryland defensive back Antwaine Richardson, left breaks up a pass intended for Ohio State wide receiver Chris Olave (17) during the first half of an NCAA football game, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Ohio State at Maryland 11/17/2018

Nov. 17, 2018 02:00 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2018, file photo, Maryland interim coach Matt Canada stands on the field during a timeout in the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Minnesota in College Park, Md. Canada knows it’s going to be a challenge to pull off the upset against No. 9 Ohio State on Saturday, but hopes his team appreciates the opportunity. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)
Meyer, No. 9 Ohio State seeking consistency vs Maryland

By David Ginsburg Nov. 16, 2018 01:23 PM EST

Ohio State wide receiver K.J. Hill (14) is tackled by Michigan State safety David Dowell (6) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Spartans to be big challenge for Huskers' prolific offense

By Eric Olson Nov. 16, 2018 02:40 AM EST