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Michigan defensive back Mike Sainristil celebrates breaking up a pass against Ohio State tight end Cade Stover during the second half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Mike Sainristil's switch to CB at Michigan proves to be wise

By Larry Lage Nov. 29, 2022 04:13 PM EST

New Nebraska NCAA college football coach Matt Rhule gestures during an introductory press conference,Monday, Nov. 28, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Huskers pay premium for Rhule to bring back program's glory

By Eric Olson Nov. 28, 2022 05:30 PM EST

Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams gestures to fans after USC defeated Notre Dame 38-27 an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Ohio State's Day will face doubters now

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 26, 2022 09:33 PM EST

Michigan defensive lineman Cam Goode celebrates their win over Ohio State after an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
After losing to Michigan again, Ohio State tries to move on

By Mitch Stacy Nov. 26, 2022 06:30 PM EST

Michigan defensive back R.J. Moten, left, and defensive back Gemon Green tackle Ohio State tight end Gee Scott during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
No. 3 Michigan beats Ohio State for 2nd straight year, 45-23

By Mitch Stacy Nov. 26, 2022 04:22 PM EST

Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) scrambles past Maryland linebacker Gereme Spraggins during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Differing paths of QBs Stroud, McCarthy led them to The Game

By Mitch Stacy Nov. 25, 2022 12:45 PM EST

Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) throws against Illinois in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
No. 3 Michigan vs No. 2 Ohio St the Big Ten clash of titans

By Mitch Stacy Nov. 23, 2022 10:32 AM 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 quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) throws the ball away during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Maryland, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in College Park, Md. Ohio State won 43-30. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
No. 2 Ohio State, No. 3 Michigan to meet with much at stake

By Larry Lage Nov. 20, 2022 02:05 PM EST

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day gestures during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Maryland, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
No. 2 Ohio State holds off Terps 43-30, Michigan next

By Noah Trister Nov. 19, 2022 07:27 PM EST

Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud, right, runs past Indiana outside linebacker Myles Jackson during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022 in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State won 56-14. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)
Last test before Michigan: No. 2 Ohio State faces Maryland

By Noah Trister Nov. 17, 2022 11:46 AM EST

Carlsbad's Zachary Marshall (11) and teammates celebrate beating Poway after their Open Division playoff high school football game on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022 in Carlsbad, Calif. Marshall, a tight end from Carlsbad (California) High School, committed to Michigan in mid-August but said the news about USC and UCLA didn’t impact his decision. The addition of USC and UCLA to the Big Ten increases the likelihood he’d play at least one game in his home state. (Meg McLaughlin/The San Diego Union-Tribune via AP)
USC, UCLA may cause Big Ten schools to expand recruiting map

By Steve Megargee Nov. 15, 2022 02:48 PM EST

Ohio State wide receiver Emeka Egbuka celebrates his touchdown against Indiana during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022 in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)
No. 2 Ohio State loses RB Williams in 56-14 rout of Indiana

By Mitch Stacy Nov. 12, 2022 03:37 PM EST

Indiana tight end AJ Barner (88) dives for a first down while being grabbed by Penn State safety Zakee Wheatley (6) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
No. 2 Buckeyes to fine-tune vs Hoosiers before Michigan tilt

By Mitch Stacy Nov. 10, 2022 12:27 PM EST

Nebraska's tight end Travis Vokolek (83) breaks a tackle to score a touchdown in the second quarter during a football game between Illinois and Nebraska, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022 at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb.(Noah Riffe/Lincoln Journal Star via AP)
Amid playbooks and studies, Big Ten players ponder elections

By Tom Canavan Nov. 08, 2022 04:32 PM EST

Ohio State wide receiver Emeka Egbuka reacts after scoring a touchdown against Northwestern during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Williams runs for 2 TDs, No. 2 Ohio St gets by Northwestern

By Andrew Seligman Nov. 05, 2022 03:50 PM EDT

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day celebrates a touchdown with quarterback C.J. Stroud during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Penn State, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in State College, Pa. Ohio State won 44-31. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Schedule eases for No. 2 Buckeyes with trip to Northwestern

By The Associated Press Nov. 03, 2022 10:01 AM EDT

Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald, left, reacts during an NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen via AP)
For No. 2 Ohio St., lighter stretch starts with Northwestern

By Andrew Seligman Nov. 03, 2022 08:08 AM EDT

Ohio State defensive end J.T. Tuimoloau (44) returns an interception for a touchdown during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Penn State, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in State College, Pa. Ohio State won 44-31. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
No. 2 Ohio St resilient on road, shows complete skillset

By Mitch Stacy Oct. 30, 2022 02:46 PM EDT

Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) rolls out to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kentucky, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: UGA, OSU, Tennessee make case for CFP 1

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 29, 2022 08:32 PM EDT