Ohio State Buckeyes
Georgia defensive back Eric Stokes (27) returns an interception for a touchdown during the second quarter of a NCAA college football, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Virus postponements hit SEC, Big Ten; 8 games across FBS

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 11, 2020 11:20 AM EST

FILE - In this March 1, 2020, file photo, Ohio State coach Chris Holtmann directs his team against Michigan during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Columbus, Ohio. Transfer rules have generated a lot of comings and goings in the Ohio State basketball program. Add a preseason practice schedule affected by COVID-19 restrictions, and it’s no wonder coach Chris Holtmann is still trying to figure out where all the pieces will fit. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon, File)
No. 23 Ohio State still piecing together lineup, schedule

By Mitch Stacy Nov. 10, 2020 11:55 AM EST

Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) gets up after he recovered his own fumble against Georgia during the first half of a NCAA college football, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Bennett could lose Georgia starting QB job even if healthy

By Charles Odum Nov. 09, 2020 04:40 PM EST

Michigan State place kicker Cole Hahn watches from the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 49-7. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Big Ten powers down, out of poll

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 09, 2020 01:47 AM 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

Rutgers quarterback Noah Vedral drops back top pass against Ohio State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Rutgers at Ohio State 11/7/2020

Nov. 07, 2020 09:01 PM EST

Florida quarterback Kyle Trask (11) looks for a receiver during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Georgia, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Saturday's best

By The Associated Press Nov. 07, 2020 08:58 PM EST

Indiana quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) and his teammates react after defeating Michigan in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Bloomington, Ind. Indiana won 38-21. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Could Harbaugh spin coaching carousel?

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 07, 2020 07:50 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 23, 2019, file photo, Stanford head coach David Shaw, center, leads his team onto the field before an NCAA college football game against California in Stanford, Calif. Shaw could look at it as Stanford and the Pac-12 are behind the rest of the country with a late start to the football season, which will end up being a seven-game, all-conference schedule if all goes as planned. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)
Week 10: Pac-12 begins in first monster schedule of season

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 06, 2020 03:43 AM EST

Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields (1) passes while being chased by Penn State defensive end Jayson Oweh (28) in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. Ohio State won 38-25. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Rutgers will try to slow down hot Fields, No. 3 Buckeyes

By The Associated Press Nov. 05, 2020 03:52 PM EST

Penn State wide receiver Jahan Dotson (5) celebrates his fourth-quarter touchdown reception Ohio State cornerback Shaun Wade (24) watches during an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. Ohio State won 38-25. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Penn State looks to end bumpy start as Maryland visits

By Travis Johnson Nov. 05, 2020 02:41 PM EST

Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano, front left, reacts on the sideline in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Indiana, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
Rutgers is next for hot-starting Fields, No. 3 Ohio State

By Mitch Stacy Nov. 05, 2020 01:53 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 31, 2019, file photo, Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham walks the sideline during the first half of the Alamo Bowl NCAA college football game against Texas in San Antonio. Whittingham was not all that surprised when his team was picked to finish third in the south division during the preseason Pac-12 media poll. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)
Utah's Kyle Whittingham signs 4-year extension through '27

Nov. 04, 2020 08:52 PM EST

Alabama defensive back Patrick Surtain II (2) returns an interception for a touchdown against Mississippi State during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (Gary Cosby Jr./The Tuscaloosa News via AP)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Clemson, Alabama close to rare tie

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 02, 2020 12:35 AM EST

Cutout fans line the south stands before an NCAA college football game between Penn State and Ohio State in State College, Pa., Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
In empty white out, No. 3 Ohio State beats Penn State 38-25

By Travis Johnson Oct. 31, 2020 11:29 PM EDT

Mississippi quarterback Matt Corral (2) drops back to pass against Vanderbilt in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Saturday's best

By The Associated Press Oct. 31, 2020 09:56 PM EDT

Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields (1) looks for a receiver during the first quarter against Penn State in an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Clemson gives scary glimpse into future

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 31, 2020 09:35 PM EDT

Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford warms up for the team's NCAA college football game against Ohio State in State College, Pa., Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Ohio State at Penn State 10/31/2020

Oct. 31, 2020 06:53 PM EDT

Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields throws a pass against Nebraska during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Fields, No. 3 Ohio State expect No. 18 Penn State's best

By Travis Johnson Oct. 30, 2020 03:18 PM EDT

Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields drops back to pass against Nebraska during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State defeated Nebraska 52-17. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Week 9: Ohio State faces its biggest test; Florida returns

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 30, 2020 02:07 AM EDT