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Heisman trophy finalist and TCU quarterback Max Duggan speaks during a news conference before attending the award ceremony Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)
Ohio State dogged by Michigan loss during Peach Bowl prep

By Charles Odum Dec. 28, 2022 02:20 PM EST

FILE - Michigan running back Blake Corum (2) is chased by Ohio State safety Ronnie Hickman during the second half of an NCAA college football game Nov. 27, 2021, in Ann Arbor, Mich. The Ohio State defense that was shredded by backs Hassan Haskins and Corum for 256 yards last year is vastly improved under new coordinator Jim Knowles. But Corum is better than ever in 2022. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
Revenge game: Ohio State tired of living with Michigan loss

By Mitch Stacy Nov. 22, 2022 04:31 PM EST

Ohio State linebacker Tommy Eichenberg, left, scores a touchdown after intercepting a pass against Iowa during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Big Ten boasts some of nation's top defenses in 2022

By Mitch Stacy Oct. 25, 2022 04:47 PM EDT

Ohio State receiver Julian Fleming, right, runs past Toledo defensive back Chris McDonald on his way to a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Stroud throws 5 TD passes, No. 3 Ohio St routs Toledo 77-21

By Mitch Stacy Sep. 17, 2022 10:46 PM EDT

Ohio State wide receiver Xavier Johnson, center, is tackled by Notre Dame cornerback TaRiq Bracy, right, linebacker Bo Bauer, top, and linebacker Jack Kiser during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
No. 2 Ohio State wears down No. 5 Notre Dame 21-10

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 03, 2022 11:11 PM EDT

FILE - Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud drops back to pass against Tulsa during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. Stroud, who threw for 4,435 and 44 touchdowns as a freshman, could be a Heisman Trophy candidate. Spring practice opened Tuesday, March 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, File)
Defense a priority as Ohio State opens spring practice

By Mitch Stacy Mar. 08, 2022 04:04 PM EST

Ohio State receiver Garrett Wilson, right, celebrates his touchdown against Purdue with teammate Chris Olave during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Purdue at Ohio State 11/13/2021

Nov. 13, 2021 05:57 PM EST

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

Ohio State running back Miyan Williams (28) rushes for a touchdown against Minnesota in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Ohio State at Minnesota 9/2/2021

Sep. 02, 2021 09:41 PM EDT

FILE - Michigan wide receiver Cornelius Johnson (6) rushes after making a catch to score a touchdown in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Michigan State in Ann Arbor, Mich., in this Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, file photo. Johnson had 16 receptions for 254 yards and a team-high three touchdowns last year and has a shot to at least double his production in each category this season. (AP Photo/Tony Ding, File)
14 Big Ten players poised to break out in 2021

By Eric Olson Apr. 26, 2021 04:30 PM EDT