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Michigan State coach Mel Tucker, right, is congratulated by athletic director Alan Haller following a 37-33. win over Michigan in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Another defining loss for Jim Harbaugh

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 30, 2021 07:53 PM EDT

The Cincinnati student section reacts during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Temple, Friday, Oct. 8, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Clifton Style: Blue-collar Bearcats pushing CFP ceiling

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 29, 2021 03:38 AM EDT

Oregon players and mascot celebrate a win over UCLA in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Oregon host Colorado amid 16-game wining streak at Autzen

By The Associated Press Oct. 28, 2021 02:16 PM EDT

Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford (14) passes against Illinois during an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
No. 5 Buckeyes cruising again as No. 20 Penn St visits

By The Associated Press Oct. 28, 2021 01:49 PM EDT

Ohio State running back TreVeyon Henderson (32) flips the ball after scoring a touchdown against Indiana in the first half during an NCAA college football game in Bloomington, Ind., Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
After 9 OT loss, No. 20 Penn St challenged by No. 5 Buckeyes

By Mitch Stacy Oct. 28, 2021 01:32 PM EDT

Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh yells to officials during a timeout in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Nebraska on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
College Picks: Big Ten in spotlight with 3 pivotal matchups

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 27, 2021 02:05 PM EDT

Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford (14) passes against Illinois during an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
No. 20 Penn State looking for offense to halt skid

By Travis Johnson Oct. 26, 2021 05:56 PM EDT

Northwestern quarterback Ryan Hilinski is sacked by Michigan defensive ends Mike Morris (90) and Aidan Hutchinson during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Struggle is real when most Big Ten offenses enter red zone

By Eric Olson Oct. 26, 2021 04:49 PM EDT

BYU tight end Dallin Holker carries the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Washington State, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. BYU won 21-19. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Welcome, back 'Clones; Who's next?

By Ralph D, Russo Oct. 25, 2021 02:33 AM EDT

Ohio State running back TreVeyon Henderson (32) scores a touchdown in front of Indiana defensive back Raheem Layne II (0) in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in Bloomington, Ind., Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
No. 5 Ohio St extends streak with 54-7 blowout at Indiana

By Michael Marot Oct. 23, 2021 11:28 PM EDT

Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) looks to throw during warmups before playing Indiana in an NCAA college football game in Bloomington, Ind., Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Ohio State at Indiana 10/23/2021

Oct. 23, 2021 07:25 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 11, 2021, file photo, Ohio State offensive lineman Thayer Munford (75) plays against Oregon during an NCAA college football game in Columbus, Ohio. Munford wanted to give himself his best chance to make it to the NFL. So a star who already had been invited to the Senior Bowl decided to return and become a “Super Senior.” (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, File)
NFL Prospect Watch: Ohio State guard Thayer Munford

By Cliff Brunt Oct. 22, 2021 05:17 PM EDT

Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud looks for an open receiver during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Maryland, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Maryland 66-17. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Hoosiers try to snap losing streak against No. 5 Buckeyes

By The Associated Press Oct. 21, 2021 01:59 PM EDT

Indiana's Stephen Carr (5) is hit by Michigan State's Donald Williams during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Bloomington, Ind. Michigan State won 20-15. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Indiana tries to put season on track against No. 5 Ohio St

By Michael Marot Oct. 21, 2021 03:10 AM EDT

Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud looks for an open receiver during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Maryland, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Maryland 66-17. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Big Ten Preview: No. 5 Buckeyes on roll heading to Indiana

By Eric Olson Oct. 21, 2021 03:10 AM EDT

Michigan State running back Kenneth Walker III (9) runs on his way to scoring a 94-yard touchdown against Rutgers during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. Michigan State won 31-13. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Tucker, Michigan State among biggest surprises in Big Ten

By Mitch Stacy Oct. 19, 2021 03:56 PM EDT

Alabama defensive back Jordan Battle (9) celebrates his interception of a Mississippi State pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. Alabama won 49-9. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Blue bloods chasing No. 2 Bearcats

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 18, 2021 03:53 AM EDT

Cincinnati running back Jerome Ford, left, takes the hand off from quarterback Desmond Ridder during the first half of an NCAA college football game against UCF, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
UCF at Cincinnati 10/16/2021

Oct. 16, 2021 01:53 PM EDT

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day watches warm ups before an NCAA college football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
AP Top 25 Podcast: Ryan Day on Ohio State; Previewing Week 7

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 14, 2021 10:41 AM EDT

Maryland wide receiver Dontay Demus Jr. is carted off the field during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa, Friday, Oct. 1, 2021, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Injuries highlight risk in having top players return kicks

By Noah Trister Oct. 12, 2021 06:23 PM EDT