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Ohio State players sing "Carmen Ohio" after their NCAA college football game against the Michigan State, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
No. 8 Ohio State pins No. 24 Michigan State back, 26-6

By Noah Trister Nov. 10, 2018 03:47 PM EST

Ohio State's J.K. Dobbins (2) catches a pass in front of Michigan State's Andrew Dowell (5) during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Ohio State at Michigan State 11/10/2018

Nov. 10, 2018 01:13 PM EST

Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer shouts to his team during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Nebraska, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Nebraska 36-31. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
No. 8 Buckeyes face another test from No. 24 Michigan State

By Noah Trister Nov. 09, 2018 03:21 AM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 19, 2016, file photo, Ohio State coach Urban Meyer, left, and Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio shake hands after the Spartans won 17-16 in NCAA college football game in East Lansing, Mich. Ohio State visits Michigan State needing a win to stay on track for a Big Ten East showdown with Michigan in two weeks. (AP Photo/Al Goldis, File)
Week 11 Preview: Big Ten intrigue; RB 4 Heisman; UAB-elieve

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 09, 2018 03:16 AM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 15, 2018, file photo, Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald leads his his team onto the field before an NCAA college football game against Akron in Evanston, Ill. Northwestern can clinch the Big Ten West championship and its first appearance in the conference title game by winning two of its final three games. (AP Photo/Matt Marton, File
West title in reach, Northwestern tops Big Ten surprises

By Andrew Seligman Nov. 08, 2018 05:51 PM EST

No. 8 Ohio State tries for another victory at Michigan State

By The Associated Press Nov. 08, 2018 01:16 PM EST
No. 8 Ohio State (8-1, 5-1 Big Ten, No. 10 CFP) at No. 24 Michigan State (6-3, 4-2, No. 18 CFP), 12:05 p.m. EST (Fox). Line: Ohio State by 3½. ...

FILE- In this Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, file photo, Northwestern's Clayton Thorson makes a pass against Notre Dame during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill. Northwestern faces Iowa on Saturday. (AP Photo/Jim Young, File)
Spartans looking to derail Buckeyes, avenge 2017 beatdown

By Eric Olson Nov. 08, 2018 01:55 AM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 19, 2016, file photo, Ohio State coach Urban Meyer, left, and Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio shake hands after the Spartans won 17-16 in NCAA college football game in East Lansing, Mich. Ohio State visits Michigan State needing a win to stay on track for a Big Ten East showdown with Michigan in two weeks. (AP Photo/Al Goldis, File)
College Football Picks: Mich. St, Auburn try to play spoiler

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 07, 2018 02:00 PM EST

Michigan defensive back Brandon Watson (28) celebrates with defensive lineman Kwity Paye, right, after returning an interception for a touchdown in the third quarter of an NCAA college football game against Penn State in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. Michigan won 42-7. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
Michigan up to 4th in CFP behind Alabama, Clemson, ND

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 06, 2018 09:48 PM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, file photo, Maryland quarterback Tyrrell Pigrome, center, is tackled by Michigan State's Joe Bachie, right, in the second half of a NCAA college football game in College Park, Md. Bachie, who is from Brook Park, Ohio, was named the Big Ten defensive player of the week after he forced a career-high three fumbles, matched a career-high two pass breakups and had seven tackles in a 24-3 win at Maryland. (AP Photo/Gary Cameron, File)
Spartans lean on Buckeye Joe Bachie for Ohio State game

By Matthew B. Mowery Nov. 06, 2018 02:17 PM EST

Ohio State running back J.K. Dobbins, left, breaks away from Nebraska defensive back Lamar Jackson to score a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Nebraska 36-31. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Have the No. 8 Buckeyes solved their running game problems?

By Mitch Stacy Nov. 05, 2018 02:58 PM EST

Clemson's Austin Bryant reacts after a tackle during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Louisville Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)
AP Top 25 Heat Check: Big gap between top and bottom half

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 05, 2018 02:38 AM EST

West Virginia players, from left-right, Trevon Wesco, Reese Donahue and Michael Brown celebrate with fans after defeating Texas during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Austin, Texas. West Virginia won 42-41. (AP Photo/Michael Thomas)
Top 25 Takeaways: Tide-Bulldogs rematch; Michigan's CFP path

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 03, 2018 10:21 PM EDT

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) warms up before an NCAA college football game against LSU in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
College football: No. 1 Alabama beats No. 4 LSU 29-0

By The Associated Press Nov. 03, 2018 05:50 PM EDT

Kentucky takes the field before an NCAA college football game against Georgia in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Georgia at Kentucky 11/3/2018

Nov. 03, 2018 05:31 PM EDT

Cincinnati head coach Luke Fickell, right, speaks with linebacker Malik Clements (4) before an NCAA college football game against Navy, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Navy at Cincinnati 11/3/2018

Nov. 03, 2018 04:52 PM EDT

Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez cuts upfield against Ohio State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
No. 8 Ohio State rallies to beat Nebraska 36-31

By Mitch Stacy Nov. 03, 2018 04:14 PM EDT

Nebraska players celebrate a touchdown against Ohio State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Nebraska at Ohio State 11/3/2018

Nov. 03, 2018 02:16 PM EDT

In this Sept. 8, 2018 photo Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins plays against Rutgers during an NCAA college football game in Columbus, Ohio. Work-in-progress Nebraska may be the tonic for what ails No. 8 Ohio State. The Buckeyes had had a bye week to stew over the improbable Oct. 20 loss to Purdue when their running game and defense were inexplicably absent. Nebraska is improving but will come into Ohio Stadium as a four-touchdown underdog. The Huskers are led by a freshman dual-threat quarterback and senior tailback that have help revive their running game. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Nebraska's confidence high for No. 8 Ohio State

By Mitch Stacy Nov. 02, 2018 12:36 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 13, 2018, file photo, Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson (2) tries to scramble away from Wisconsin inside linebacker T.J. Edwards (53) during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich. Patterson and the Wolverines face Penn State this week. (AP Photo/Tony Ding, File)
No. 5 Michigan seeking revenge at home versus No. 14 Penn St

By Larry Lage Nov. 02, 2018 03:25 AM EDT