The Game
Southern California players, including Drake Jackson (99), celebrate a win over UCLA in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Pasadena, Calif. (Keith Birmingham/The Orange County Register via AP)
Slovis throws 5 touchdowns, No. 16 USC rallies to beat UCLA

By Joe Reedy Dec. 12, 2020 11:42 PM EST

Ohio State coach Ryan Day watches during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Rutgers on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State won 49-27. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Column: Big Ten makes right call on Buckeyes in title game

By Paul Newberry Dec. 11, 2020 05:04 PM EST

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras is pressured by Illinois defensive lineman Roderick Perry II during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
No. 25 Wisconsin at No. 19 Iowa in Big Ten's premier game

By Eric Olson Dec. 10, 2020 06:04 AM EST

FILE - Michigan wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones (9) celebrates his 25-yard touchdown reception against Ohio State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., in this Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, file photo. Michigan canceled its annual rivalry game at Ohio State on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020, because of the COVID-19 outbreak within the Wolverines football program.(AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Michigan cancels Ohio State showdown, citing COVID-19 cases

By Larry Lage And Mitch Stacy Dec. 08, 2020 01:40 PM EST

Ohio State's Trey Sermon, right, rushes against Michigan State's Xavier Henderson (3) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. Ohio State won 52-12. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
No. 3 Buckeyes await word on 'The Game' with plenty at stake

By Mitch Stacy Dec. 06, 2020 03:34 PM EST

Former AP sports writer Ken Rappoport dead at age 85

By Barry Wilner Oct. 13, 2020 06:24 PM EDT
Some people light up a room with their smile. Ken Rappoport could energize an entire arena or stadium with his laugh. Not to mention his...

FILE - In this Nov. 23, 2019, file photo, Harvard's Devin Darrington runs against Yale during the first half of an NCAA college football game in New Haven, Conn. The Ivy League has canceled all fall sports because of the coronavirus pandemic. (Arnold Gold/New Haven Register via AP, File)
Ivy League suspends fall sports due to coronavirus pandemic

By Doug Feinberg And Jimmy Golen Jul. 08, 2020 06:04 PM EDT

Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields throws against Michigan in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Gimpy Fields says he's good for Big Ten Championship

By Mitch Stacy Dec. 05, 2019 02:22 PM EST

Ohio State running back J.K. Dobbins (2) escapes the tackle of Michigan defensive lineman Aidan Hutchinson (97) in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Saturday’s best

By The Associated Press Nov. 30, 2019 09:06 PM EST

Ohio State wide receiver Garrett Wilson (5) catches a 47-yard pass as Michigan defensive back Vincent Gray (31) defends in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
No. 2 Ohio State beats No. 10 Michigan 56-27 for record run

By Larry Lage Nov. 30, 2019 04:06 PM EST

Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields, right, looks for an open receiver as Penn State defensive lineman Yetur Gross-Matos chases him during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Penn State 28-17. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Ohio St aims for record run against Michigan on title quest

By Larry Lage Nov. 29, 2019 02:11 AM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 24, 2018, file photo, Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh watches from the sidelines during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Ohio State in Columbus, Ohio. The Buckeyes already have locked up the East Division, so they likely would survive a loss to Michigan if they win the conference championship game. But the Wolverines, 0-4 against Ohio State under Jim Harbaugh and losers in 14 of the last 15 in The Game, would love to cause their rival even just a little anxiety. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, File)
Ohio State’s talent rises to topple rival Michigan regularly

By Larry Lage Nov. 28, 2019 01:06 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 24, 2018, file photo, Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh watches from the sidelines during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Ohio State in Columbus, Ohio. The Buckeyes already have locked up the East Division, so they likely would survive a loss to Michigan if they win the conference championship game. But the Wolverines, 0-4 against Ohio State under Jim Harbaugh and losers in 14 of the last 15 in The Game, would love to cause their rival even just a little anxiety. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, File)
No. 2 Ohio State plays at No. 10 Michigan seeking record run

By The Associated Press Nov. 27, 2019 03:53 PM EST

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day shakes hands with Rutgers interim head coach Nunzio Campanile after their NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Piscataway, N.J. Ohio State won 56-21. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Outsider Day embraces intensity and mystique of ‘The Game’

By Mitch Stacy Nov. 27, 2019 02:39 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 24, 2018, file photo, Minnesota players celebrate with the Paul Bunyan Axe trophy after beating Wisconsin 37-15 in an NCAA college football game, in Madison, Wis. More than Paul Bunyan’s Axe is on the line in college football’s most-played rivalry. The winner of Saturday’s game between No. 9 Minnesota and No. 13 Wisconsin wins a division title, and plays No. 2 Ohio State in the Big Ten title game. (AP Photo/Andy Manis, File)
Sorry, Ohio St-Michigan, Wisconsin-Minnesota is biggest game

By Eric Olson Nov. 27, 2019 12:12 PM EST

Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson throws a pass against Michigan State in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Transfer quarterbacks shining ahead of The Game

By Mitch Stacy Nov. 26, 2019 05:26 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 23, 1969, file photo, Michigan coach Bo Schembechler smiles while talking to reporters after defeating Ohio State 24-12 in an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich. Jim Harbaugh’s job is safe at Michigan whether he finally beats Ohio State or falls to 0-5, but the timing for a win would provide a boost for college football’s winningest program. (AP Photo/File)
Harbaugh to get boost if No. 10 Michigan beats No. 2 Ohio St

By Larry Lage Nov. 25, 2019 06:33 PM EST

LSU coach Ed Orgeron; his wife, Kelly; and players celebrate the team's 56-20 victory over Arkansas in an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Rivalry week with ranked matchups

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 25, 2019 03:23 AM EST

Wisconsin's Jonathan Taylor runs during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Purdue Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Saturday’s best

By The Associated Press Nov. 23, 2019 08:51 PM EST

Yale's JP Shohfi, center, holds the Ivy League Championship trophy during a celebration with teammates after their 50-43 double overtime victory against Harvard in an NCAA college football game at the Yale Bowl, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in New Haven, Conn. At left is Yale University president Peter Salovey. (Arnold Gold/New Haven Register via AP)
Yale rallies in darkness for 50-43 2OT victory over Harvard

By Jimmy Golen Nov. 23, 2019 06:06 PM EST