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Georgia head coach Kirby Smart celebrates winning the College Football Playoff Championship game against Alabama, getting a hoist from outside linebacker Bolan Smith, early Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022, in Indianapolis. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Final rankings and future prospects

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 11, 2022 12:11 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2019, file photo. Minnesota defensive back Antoine Winfield Jr. (11) gestures during an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin, in Minneapolis. Winfield was selected to The Associated Press All-America team, Monday, Dec. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs, File)
AP All-America teams dominated by LSU, Ohio State

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 16, 2019 12:02 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 23, 2019, file photo, Iowa place kicker Keith Duncan (3) celebrates with teammate Colten Rastetter after kicking a 45-yard field goal during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois, in Iowa City, Iowa. Duncan was selected to The Associated Press All-Big Ten Conference team, Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Ohio State leads the pack in AP All-Big Ten top honors

By Eric Olson Dec. 11, 2019 12:06 PM EST

Ohio State running back Master Teague, right, tries to run around Maryland defensive back Nick Cross during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Fields, No. 3 Ohio State overwhelm Maryland 73-14

By Mitch Stacy Nov. 09, 2019 03:58 PM EST

Ohio State defenders Baron Browning, top, and Jashon Cornell, tackle Florida Atlantic receiver Willie Wright during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Young buck and old head remake defense for No. 5 Ohio State

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 01, 2019 04:20 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 10, 2015, file photo, then-Michigan defensive coordinator Greg Mattison watches drills before the first half of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern in Ann Arbor, Mich. New Ohio State coach Ryan Day, who replaced the retiring Urban Meyer, fired Greg Schiano and brought in Greg Mattison as his defensive coordinator. A former NFL coordinator, Mattison lately was the defensive line coach at Michigan, which was among the nation’s defensive leaders.(AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
'Redemption' is word for revamped Ohio State defense

By Mitch Stacy Aug. 09, 2019 10:34 AM EDT

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day watches players run drills during NCAA college football practice, Friday, Aug. 2, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Ohio State training camp opens with new coach, new QB

By Mitch Stacy Aug. 02, 2019 03:20 PM EDT

Ohio State players celebrate after a 28-23 win over Washington in the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019, in Pasadena, Calif.(AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Ohio State center Michael Jordan will enter NFL draft

Jan. 04, 2019 02:57 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 20, 2018, file photo, Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer watches from he sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Purdue, in West Lafayette, Ind. Retiring Ohio State coach Urban Meyer isn't easing out of the job just yet, not as long as there's one more game to win. Buckeyes players said this week that Meyer has been at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center for every practice and is fully engaged in preparations for the Rose Bowl. As usual, he's still sweating the small stuff. That kind of intensity made him one of the greatest college coaches of all time, but it also hastened his exit from the game. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Ohio State players: Urban Meyer won't let go until the end

By Mitch Stacy Dec. 13, 2018 10:39 AM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 15, 2018, file photo, Purdue head coach Jeff Brohm looks over his playcard during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri in West Lafayette, Ind. Brohm sees all sorts of challenges in No. 2 Ohio State. Purdue’s coach knows the Buckeyes are big and strong, capable of scoring dozens of points making life miserable for opponents. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
No. 2 Buckeyes still seeking improvement on trip to Purdue

By Michael Marot Oct. 19, 2018 04:00 AM EDT

Minnesota receiver Rashod Bateman, left, is brought down by Ohio State defensive back Jeffrey Okudah, bottom, as linebacker Tuf Borland follows the play during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Minnesota 30-14. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Some starters returning to banged-up Ohio State defense

By Mitch Stacy Oct. 15, 2018 03:00 PM EDT

Ohio State receiver Terry McLaurin, right, catches a touchdown pass over Minnesota defensive back Coney Durr during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
No. 3 Ohio State holds off persistent Minnesota 30-14

By Mitch Stacy Oct. 13, 2018 03:48 PM EDT

No. 3 Ohio State looks to fix problems against Minnesota

By The Associated Press Oct. 11, 2018 10:22 AM EDT
Minnesota (3-2, 0-2 Big Ten) at No. 3 Ohio State (6-0, 3-0), noon ET (FS1) Line: Ohio State by 29½. Series record: Ohio State leads 44-7....