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FILE - Ohio State head coach Ryan Day yells during the second half of the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game against Clemson in New Orleans, in this Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, file photo. Ohio State stars leaving early for the NFL happens every winter, but perhaps the more surprising news this time is about the number of important players who've decided to stay.(AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Day encouraged by returning players who put off NFL dreams

By Mitch Stacy Jan. 22, 2021 01:52 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 26, 2019, file photo, Alabama offensive lineman Alex Leatherwood (70) blocks Arkansas defensive lineman Mataio Soli (11) as Alabama offensive lineman Emil Ekiyor Jr. (55) offers support during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Leatherwood is likely to face his biggest challenge of the year when Alabama meets Ohio State in the national championship game on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
Prolific offenses in title game powered by tough O-lines

By Mitch Stacy Jan. 08, 2021 05:50 PM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, file photo, Indiana head coach Tom Allen looks toward his players on the sideline during a break in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan in Bloomington, Ind. Allen is coach of the year on the Associated Press All-Big Ten football team. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler, File)
AP All-Big Ten: Ohio State's Fields, Indiana's Allen honored

By Eric Olson Dec. 22, 2020 12:00 PM EST

Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields, left, rushes against Michigan State's Antjuan Simmons during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Ohio State's Fields chosen Big Ten Offensive Player of Year

Dec. 15, 2020 02:07 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

Wait a minute: Stars Wade, Davis decide to return to Ohio St

By Mitch Stacy Sep. 17, 2020 06:56 PM EDT
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Two of Ohio State’s biggest stars, cornerback Shaun Wade and guard Wyatt Davis, are opting back in for the 2020 football season. ...

FILE - In this Nov. 23, 2019, file photo, Iowa place kicker Keith Duncan (3) celebrates with teammate Colten Rastetter after kicking a 45-yard field goal during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois, in Iowa City, Iowa. Duncan was selected to The Associated Press All-Big Ten Conference team, Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Ohio State leads the pack in AP All-Big Ten top honors

By Eric Olson Dec. 11, 2019 12:06 PM EST

FILE - In this March 6, 2019, file photo, Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields runs through a drill during an NCAA college football practice in Columbus, Ohio. Lots of people are curious to see how No. 5 Ohio State is going to fare in its first game with a new head coach and a new, untested starting quarterback. That includes the new coach, Ryan Day. He’s as curious as anybody to see what’s going to happen. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon, File)
Florida Atlantic will try to keep up with new-look Buckeyes

By Mitch Stacy Aug. 30, 2019 12:21 PM EDT

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day watches his team during NCAA college football practice, Friday, Aug. 2, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
New faces, same sky-high expectations at Ohio State

By Mitch Stacy Aug. 13, 2019 10:54 AM EDT

FILE - In this July 18, 2019, file photo, Miami's K.J. Osborn speaks during the Atlantic Coast Conference NCAA college football media days in Charlotte, N.C. Osborn caught 53 passes for 892 yards and seven touchdowns for Buffalo last season and may be the best of Miami’s numerous transfers. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)
QBs not the only transfers expected to make impact

By Steve Megargee Aug. 12, 2019 02:17 AM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 27, 2017, file photo, Purdue quarterback Elijah Sindelar, left, throws against Arizona during the first half of the Foster Farms Bowl NCAA college football game in Santa Clara, Calif. Sindelar, set to take over for David Blaugh, put a scare into the Boilermakers when he hyperextended his left knee during spring football practice. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
7 Big Ten teams will extend QB competitions into preseason

By Eric Olson Apr. 19, 2019 11:16 AM 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 NCAA college football head coach Ryan Day watches practice in Columbus, Ohio, Wednesday, March 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)
New Ohio State coach kicks off tenure with many new faces

By Mitch Stacy Mar. 06, 2019 02:05 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 15, 2018 file photo, Washington head coach Chris Petersen shouts to his team in the second half during an NCAA college football game against Utah, in Salt Lake City. Washington faces Ohio State in the Rose Bowl on Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)
Buckeyes, Huskies face off in 105th edition of Rose Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 31, 2018 03:44 PM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018 file photo, Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson throws during the first half of the team's NCAA football game against Wisconsin in Ann Arbor, Mich. No. 4 Michigan (10-1, 8-0, No. 4 CFP) likely will make its first trip to the College Football Playoff by beating Ohio State and then taking care of Northwestern in the Big Ten Championship.(AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Last year's Buckeyes hero goes at it again against Michigan

By Mitch Stacy Nov. 23, 2018 12:01 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...

Minnesota receiver Rashod Bateman, left, is brought down by Ohio State defensive back Jeffrey Okudah, bottom, as linebacker Tuf Borland follows the play during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Minnesota 30-14. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Some starters returning to banged-up Ohio State defense

By Mitch Stacy Oct. 15, 2018 03:00 PM EDT

Ohio State receiver Terry McLaurin, right, catches a touchdown pass over Minnesota defensive back Coney Durr during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
No. 3 Ohio State holds off persistent Minnesota 30-14

By Mitch Stacy Oct. 13, 2018 03:48 PM EDT