6 years later, Alabama and Ohio State go at it again
4 years ago

6 years later, Alabama and Ohio State go at it again

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — When Ohio State upset Alabama in the semifinals of the first College Football Playoff on the way to the Buckeyes’ last national title, it seemed like the start of budding postseason rivalry between the two traditional powers. 3 Buckeyes of the Big Ten beat Clemson 49-28 in the other CFP semifinal at the Sugar Bowl on Friday night behind Justin Fields’ six touchdown passes. “He couldn’t do everything, but what a gutsy performance, what a tough and special young man Justin Fields is,” said Ohio State coach Ryan Day, in his second season after taking over from Urban Meyer. Alabama was the top seed in the first four-team playoff after the 2014 season, but Ohio State beat the Tide 42-35 in the semifinal Sugar Bowl behind Meyer, Ezekiel Elliott and Cardale Jones.

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Ohio State and Texas enter CFP semi at Cotton Bowl with a chance to end title droughts
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1 day, 14 hours ago

Ohio State and Texas enter CFP semi at Cotton Bowl with a chance to end title droughts

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — There is still a sense for some Ohio State players that they haven’t done anything yet, even after winning twice already this postseason to get into the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Cotton Bowl against Texas. “That’s really on the forefront of our minds.” While Ohio State is the only school to appear in four of …

Texas and Ohio State arrive for CFP semifinal at Cotton Bowl ahead of a winter storm
2 days, 8 hours ago

Texas and Ohio State arrive for CFP semifinal at Cotton Bowl ahead of a winter storm

Associated Press  

GRAPEVINE, Texas — The games have been stacking up for Texas, which after playing in the Southeastern Conference championship game had to win two extra games in this expanded College Football Playoff to get back to the same spot they were last season. “They said there’s gonna be freezing up here,” Ohio State cornerback Jordan Hancock said with a laugh …

Surging Ohio State to face tenacious Texas in the Cotton Bowl for a spot in the CFP title game
1 week, 1 day ago

Surging Ohio State to face tenacious Texas in the Cotton Bowl for a spot in the CFP title game

Associated Press  

PASADENA, Calif. — Texas will be a whole lot closer to home than Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl. 6 Ohio State was favored by nearly a touchdown in many early Cotton Bowl betting lines, reflecting the confidence generated by the Buckeyes’ optimization of their bountiful talent over their last two games. So we’re just taking in all the moments …

No. 6 Ohio State routs top-ranked Oregon 41-21 in the Rose Bowl, advances to CFP semifinals
1 week, 2 days ago

No. 6 Ohio State routs top-ranked Oregon 41-21 in the Rose Bowl, advances to CFP semifinals

Associated Press  

PASADENA, Calif. — Second chances don’t come around often in life, Ohio State coach Ryan Day told his players in a team meeting before the Rose Bowl. “Still got a lot of football ahead of us.” Smith, the Buckeyes’ standout freshman playmaker, had a remarkable bowl debut with seven receptions for a season-high 187 yards — including five catches for …

Ohio State upends College Football Playoff in stunning Rose Bowl win over Oregon
1 week, 3 days ago

Ohio State upends College Football Playoff in stunning Rose Bowl win over Oregon

LA Times  

Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith points to Oregon safety Kobe Savage after scoring a touchdown during the Buckeyes’ 41-21 win in the Rose Bowl on Wednesday. Two possessions later, Buckeyes quarterback Will Howard stood tall in the pocket and threw a 42-yard dart just out of reach of Oregon’s Brandon Johnson and into the hands of receiver Emeka Egbuka …

Texas avoids upset, beats Arizona State in double-overtime Peach Bowl thriller
1 week, 3 days ago

Texas avoids upset, beats Arizona State in double-overtime Peach Bowl thriller

LA Times  

Texas avoided the first big upset of the College Football Playoff, hitting a fourth-and-long touchdown pass to keep the game going and beating Cam Skattebo and Arizona State 39-31 in double overtime when an interception by Andrew Mukuba finally ended a Peach Bowl quarterfinal classic Wednesday. Skattebo led the Sun Devils back from a 16-point deficit in the fourth quarter …

Rose Bowl traditions may change, but Oregon’s matchup with Ohio State has the makings of a classic
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1 week, 3 days ago

Rose Bowl traditions may change, but Oregon’s matchup with Ohio State has the makings of a classic

Associated Press  

PASADENA, Calif. — Not even the Granddaddy of Them All can remain unchanged by the 12-team College Football Playoff. 6 Ohio State arrived in Southern California only three days before their showdown Wednesday in the 111th edition of the Rose Bowl Game — and both teams firmly declare they’re on a business trip, since this beloved postseason event is now …

After beating Tennessee, Ohio State will finally get its rematch with Oregon
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

After beating Tennessee, Ohio State will finally get its rematch with Oregon

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COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State players had been thinking about a rematch with Oregon long before the Buckeyes crushed Tennessee in a first-round playoff game. “It’s going to be a heck of an opportunity for all of us,” Ohio State quarterback Will Howard said. “We’re looking forward to the opportunity because it was not a great game for us,” Ohio …

College Football Playoff quarterfinals first look: Oregon-Ohio State has national title vibes
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

College Football Playoff quarterfinals first look: Oregon-Ohio State has national title vibes

New York Times  

The second round of the first 12-team College Football Playoff will be a combination of turn-back-the-clock traditional bowl games and odd matchups in strange sites. But the best offenses Penn State faced this season — USC, Ohio State, Oregon — all ran for at least 170 yards and 4.2 yards per carry against the Nittany Lions, who are active up …

Ohio State routs Tennessee to complete CFP home-team sweep: Will Howard, Buckeyes D dominate
3 weeks ago

Ohio State routs Tennessee to complete CFP home-team sweep: Will Howard, Buckeyes D dominate

New York Times  

By Cameron Teague Robinson, David Ubben, Scott Dochterman and Christopher Kamrani No. The Athletic’s analysis: Will Howard comes alive when Ohio State needed it most Ohio State knew it couldn’t go a second straight game running right at a stout defensive line, so offensive coordinator Chip Kelly and head coach Ryan Day decided to put the ball in Howard’s hands …

After playoff chances slip away, Miami and Iowa State looking to regroup at Pop-Tarts Bowl
1 month ago

After playoff chances slip away, Miami and Iowa State looking to regroup at Pop-Tarts Bowl

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Iowa State is looking for its first 11-win season in the program’s 133-year history, and Miami is seeking its first 11-win season since 2003. “I think everyone that doesn’t get in feels disappointment,” Miami coach Mario Cristobal said. “I think that’s what’s made Iowa State football …

What the College Football Playoff rankings say about Ohio State after its loss to Michigan
1 month, 1 week ago

What the College Football Playoff rankings say about Ohio State after its loss to Michigan

New York Times  

The final College Football Playoff rankings will be revealed on Sunday, but Tuesday night’s penultimate Top 25 gave us an idea of what Ohio State’s fate will be. Tuesday was close to the best-case scenario for Ohio State Eight teams are a lock for the Playoff: Oregon, Texas, Penn State, Notre Dame, Georgia, Ohio State, Tennessee and Indiana. It could …

College Football Playoff 2024 projections: A new No. 1, Ohio State hits the road
1 month, 1 week ago

College Football Playoff 2024 projections: A new No. 1, Ohio State hits the road

New York Times  

My pool of teams did not change from last week to this week, but Ohio State’s inexplicable home loss to Michigan and Miami’s loss at Syracuse certainly shook up the seeding. In this scenario, I have both Texas and Penn State sustaining a second loss in their conference title games but remaining above 11-1 Notre Dame in the rankings. Finally, …

Michigan upsets No. 2 Ohio State 13-10 for Wolverines’ 4th straight win over bitter rival
1 month, 1 week ago

Michigan upsets No. 2 Ohio State 13-10 for Wolverines’ 4th straight win over bitter rival

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 2 Ohio State 13-10 on Saturday, ending the Buckeyes ’ hopes of returning to the Big Ten title game. It’s the one that everyone looks forward to, and to be able to come in here and take the win, it’s amazing.” This Ohio State loss in …

CFB roundup: Michigan upsets No. 2 Ohio State in Columbus
1 month, 1 week ago

CFB roundup: Michigan upsets No. 2 Ohio State in Columbus

LA Times  

Michigan kicker Dominic Zvada celebrates making the game-winning field goal against Ohio State with 45 seconds left in the game Saturday in Columbus, Ohio. 2 Ohio State 13-10 on Saturday at Columbus, likely ending the Buckeyes ’ hopes of returning to the Big Ten title game. Late in the game, Kalel Mullings broke away for a 27-yard run, setting up …

Meet 2024 Ohio State, the unhappiest Playoff team in college football history
1 month, 1 week ago

Meet 2024 Ohio State, the unhappiest Playoff team in college football history

New York Times  

COLUMBUS, Ohio —For Ohio State, making the College Football Playoff might feel like a consolation prize. “We’re just going to have lick our wounds and regroup, but I don’t think anything’s hurt more than this,” said Ohio State linebacker Cody Simon, his eyes still damp and red, sniffing back his emotions. “I can’t even remember the last time it’s been …

College football Week 13: No. 5 Indiana’s long-awaited big test comes at No. 2 Ohio State
1 month, 3 weeks ago

College football Week 13: No. 5 Indiana’s long-awaited big test comes at No. 2 Ohio State

Associated Press  

College football fans will be treated to a fifth top-five matchup this season when Indiana visits Ohio State for the ultimate measuring-stick game. Ohio State is their first ranked opponent — and last major obstacle to reaching the Big Ten championship game. Heisman watch Colorado’s Travis Hunter is the front-runner in most Heisman Trophy polls, and he’ll get maximum exposure …

What we learned about the College Football Playoff: Alabama out? Indiana in? Welcome to 2024
2 months, 3 weeks ago

What we learned about the College Football Playoff: Alabama out? Indiana in? Welcome to 2024

New York Times  

1 team in the country went down. pic.twitter.com/fs9rsv7WK7 — Tennessee Football October 20, 2024 Coach Kalen DeBoer’s first Tide team has now lost two out of its last three since beating Georgia and rising to No. Coach Curt Cignetti’s crew overwhelmed Nebraska 56-7 to improve to 7-0 and have to be taken seriously in the Big Ten race as a …

Our experts’ midseason College Football Playoff, national championship and Heisman picks
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Our experts’ midseason College Football Playoff, national championship and Heisman picks

New York Times  

How much has the outlook for the college football season changed since the preseason? Ohio State is still on top of the national championship race in Austin Mock’s College Football Playoff projections model, winning the national title in 21 percent of our simulations. Team Votes Texas 11 Ohio State 9 Oregon 6 Georgia 4 Not only is Texas our most …

Howard, No. 3 Ohio State excited to open Big Ten season at Michigan State
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Howard, No. 3 Ohio State excited to open Big Ten season at Michigan State

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “Man, I’m excited,” said Howard, who transferred to Ohio State earlier this year after four seasons at Kansas State. “I think through three games, we’ve done some good things offensively, defensively, special teams,” said Howard who has completed 51 of 74 passes for 795 yards six …

Players who began Alabama careers as national champs try to help their coach do the same
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Players who began Alabama careers as national champs try to help their coach do the same

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Moore, Tim Smith, Jah-Marien Latham and Quindarrius “Que” Robinson are trying to bookend their careers with a second title during coach Kalen DeBoer’s own debut season. “After we won the first one, I’m thinking, I know I’m going to win two or three more before I …

Big Ten football predictions for 2024: Can anyone challenge mighty Ohio State?
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Big Ten football predictions for 2024: Can anyone challenge mighty Ohio State?

New York Times  

The Big Ten got a lot bigger. Oregon: Don’t expect much of a drop-off from Bo Nix to Oklahoma transfer Dillon Gabriel, who could have a field day throwing to Tez Johnson and Texas A&M transfer Evan Stewart. The defense finished in the top 20 last season, and All-Big Ten running back Kyle Monangai emerged as a force. Wisconsin: I’d …

Alabama falls to the UConn machine in the Final Four, but the Tide certainly made it fun for a while
9 months ago

Alabama falls to the UConn machine in the Final Four, but the Tide certainly made it fun for a while

Associated Press  

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Alabama’s Grant Nelson drove the lane before winding up and throwing down a poster-worthy dunk over 7-foot-2 Donovan Clingan in the second half, defying conventional wisdom by challenging the big man at the rim. Alabama fell 86-72 to the top-seeded Huskies, unable to contain a team that’s steamrolled through this NCAA Tournament and is trying to become …

Picking the most memorable moments from College Football Playoff’s 4-team format era
1 year ago

Picking the most memorable moments from College Football Playoff’s 4-team format era

New York Times  

This is the final year of the four-team Playoff. Matt Brown: I was fortunate to cover the first three CFP national title games in person from 2014 to 2016, and it’ll be hard to ever top standing at the goal line when Hunter Renfrow caught the winning touchdown from Deshaun Watson in the final seconds to give Clemson its first …

An underdog for the 5th time since 2009, powerhouse Alabama embraces rare chance to prove ‘em wrong
1 year ago

An underdog for the 5th time since 2009, powerhouse Alabama embraces rare chance to prove ‘em wrong

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! We had to earn our respect, and we try to do that every day.” The Tide are relishing the opportunity to prove people wrong, but also to show what they’ve built during a tumultuous season. We’re just trying to prove the people that still believe in …

Commentary: Alabama and Florida State at the center of a College Football Playoff conundrum
1 year, 1 month ago

Commentary: Alabama and Florida State at the center of a College Football Playoff conundrum

LA Times  

Alabama players celebrate after defeating top-ranked Georgia in the SEC championship game Saturday. The last year of the four-team College Football Playoff, fittingly, will present the selection committee with its toughest decision yet — one so hard and fraught with political drama that the 13 humans probably are going to wish they were Bowl Championship Series computers for the next …

AP Top 25 Takeaways: Back door to the College Football Playoff is likely to be blocked this season
1 year, 1 month ago

AP Top 25 Takeaways: Back door to the College Football Playoff is likely to be blocked this season

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 4 Washington and Michael Penix Jr. used a bold fourth-and-1 play call and walkoff field goal to beat Washington State in the Apple Cup and stay unbeaten heading into the Pac-12 title game. A Tide team that needed a small miracle to beat an Auburn squad …

Plenty of drama -- on the field and off -- in Big Ten’s last season before westward expansion
1 year, 1 month ago

Plenty of drama -- on the field and off -- in Big Ten’s last season before westward expansion

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! In 2024, the Big Ten welcomes Southern California, UCLA, Oregon and Washington to the fold — two teams that are still in this season’s playoff race and another that’s a traditional power. Even Iowa’s march to the Big Ten championship game — while averaging 14.8 points …

AP Top 25: Ohio State jumps Michigan, moves to No. 2. Washington, FSU flip-flop at Nos. 4-5
1 year, 1 month ago

AP Top 25: Ohio State jumps Michigan, moves to No. 2. Washington, FSU flip-flop at Nos. 4-5

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 2 in The Associated Press college football poll Sunday, a week before the Big Ten rivals play another top-five matchup, and No. POLL POINTS Michigan and Ohio State will be a matchup of top-five teams for the 13th time, the most of any rivalry. The Buckeyes …

AP Top 25 Takeaways: Alabama is a national title contender again. Michigan may have its next man
1 year, 1 month ago

AP Top 25 Takeaways: Alabama is a national title contender again. Michigan may have its next man

Associated Press  

Remember when Alabama benched quarterback Jalen Milroe against South Florida in September and it looked as if Nick Saban’s dynasty was maybe not dead but definitely trending in the wrong direction? A judge in Michigan likely will decide whether Harbaugh coaches either of the Wolverines’ final two regular-season games, next week at Maryland and the Thanksgiving weekend finale against No. …

Mandel’s Final Thoughts: Alabama lurks in CFP chase, Bedlam’s ending and more from Week 10
1 year, 2 months ago

Mandel’s Final Thoughts: Alabama lurks in CFP chase, Bedlam’s ending and more from Week 10

New York Times  

Sign up for the Until Saturday newsletter | Jayna Bardahl and The Athletic’s college football staff deliver expert analysis on the biggest CFB stories five days per week. With a 27-24 upset, No 22 Oklahoma State ruined its rival’s Playoff hopes and possibly its Big 12 title game hopes. 1 team, Ohio State went to surprising Rutgers and became the …

No. 3 Ohio State, coming off big win, attempts to avoid letdown in night game at Wisconsin
1 year, 2 months ago

No. 3 Ohio State, coming off big win, attempts to avoid letdown in night game at Wisconsin

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “We can’t let last week affect this week,” Ohio State coach Ryan Day said. This game matches the Buckeyes against a Wisconsin team led by coach Luke Fickell, a former Ohio State defensive lineman, graduate assistant, assistant coach and interim head coach. Ohio State backup quarterback …

AP Top 25 Takeaways: Alabama is unrecognizable, raising the question: Will the Tide stay ranked?
1 year, 3 months ago

AP Top 25 Takeaways: Alabama is unrecognizable, raising the question: Will the Tide stay ranked?

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Since that loss to ULM and before Saturday’s game, the Tide went 42-0 in the regular season against non-Power Five opponents, with an average margin of victory of 40 points. It’s part of what looks like a monster slate: Ohio State at Notre Dame, Florida State …

No. 10 Alabama looks to rebound from loss to Texas when Crimson Tide visits rebuilding South Florida
1 year, 3 months ago

No. 10 Alabama looks to rebound from loss to Texas when Crimson Tide visits rebuilding South Florida

Associated Press  

TAMPA, Fla. — The daunting challenge South Florida faces hosting 10th-ranked Alabama isn’t lost on Alex Golesh. The first-year coach is rebuilding USF’s once-thriving program and understands the nationally televised game Saturday against the Crimson Tide offers an opportunity to showcase what he’s trying to accomplish with the Bulls. “It’s another measuring stick for us, another test as we lay …

College football picks: No. 1 Georgia steps into SEC play, No. 11 Tennessee heads to The Swamp
1 year, 3 months ago

College football picks: No. 1 Georgia steps into SEC play, No. 11 Tennessee heads to The Swamp

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 11 Tennessee at Florida The Vols broke a five-game losing streak to the Gators last year, and haven’t won two in a row in the series since 2004. 8 Washington at Michigan State Michael Penix Jr. and the Huskies’ offense announced their arrival last season in …

No. 1 seed Alabama beats Maryland 73-51 in drama-free game
1 year, 9 months ago

No. 1 seed Alabama beats Maryland 73-51 in drama-free game

Associated Press  

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Before Alabama took the court, two No. Jahvon Quinerly scored 22 points, Brandon Miller heated up with 19 and top overall seed Alabama brushed aside Maryland 73-51 behind a dominant second half Saturday. “We’re here to win a national championship.” The Crimson Tide advanced to their second Sweet 16 in the past three tournaments and ninth overall. …

Miller scores 24, No. 3 Alabama races past Florida 97-69
1 year, 11 months ago

Miller scores 24, No. 3 Alabama races past Florida 97-69

Associated Press  

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — With freshman star Brandon Miller leading the way, Alabama is now off to its best Southeastern Conference start in nearly seven decades. 3 Alabama to a 97-69 victory over Florida on Wednesday night for the program’s best SEC start since the 1955-56 team went 14-0 in league games. They’ve had a lot of really good teams here,” …

Stroud, Ohio State come up just short, lose Peach Bowl 42-41
2 years ago

Stroud, Ohio State come up just short, lose Peach Bowl 42-41

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “They’re a good team, but I don’t think there’s one guy in that locker room that thinks we shouldn’t have won the game,” Buckeyes coach Ryan Day said. But it wasn’t until Noah Ruggles’ 50-yard field-goal try, a career-long attempt for the fifth-year graduate student, sailed …

Ryan Day, Buckeyes feel urgency behind second chance at CFP
2 years ago

Ryan Day, Buckeyes feel urgency behind second chance at CFP

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “We’re going to start making the transition into game planning here soon and then we get down to bowl week, so we have three phases when we talk about bowl practice, but the energy has been really, really good.” The Buckeyes took the back door into …

CFP: Georgia vs Ohio St in Peach; Michigan vs TCU in Fiesta
2 years, 1 month ago

CFP: Georgia vs Ohio St in Peach; Michigan vs TCU in Fiesta

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Two days after the College Football Playoff announced it is expanding to 12 teams, the field of four to determine this season’s national champion included two schools that did not even win their conferences. Georgia, Michigan, TCU and Ohio State were selected Sunday for the playoff, …

CFP takeaways: Georgia faces a tougher than expected path
2 years, 1 month ago

CFP takeaways: Georgia faces a tougher than expected path

LA Times  

Georgia wide receiver Ladd McConkey, left, celebrates a touchdown with his teammates in the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship against LSU on Saturday in Atlanta. 3 Texas Christian, 12-1, in the Fiesta Bowl in Glendale, Ariz., also on New Year’s Eve at 1 p.m. Could Ohio State and Michigan pose serious challenges as Georgia pushes to repeat as …

Young, No. 8 Alabama roll past Auburn 49-27 in Iron Bowl
2 years, 1 month ago

Young, No. 8 Alabama roll past Auburn 49-27 in Iron Bowl

Associated Press  

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Bryce Young and Alabama got to win No. 8 Alabama, leading the Crimson Tide past Auburn 49-27 in Saturday’s Iron Bowl. Tide coach Nick Saban said criticism after his team’s two last-play losses “really united the players.” “I think one of the things I’m most proud of is the fact that when everybody thought they were out …

Surging No. 3 Buckeyes open Big Ten slate against Wisconsin
2 years, 3 months ago

Surging No. 3 Buckeyes open Big Ten slate against Wisconsin

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Ohio State’s offense is hitting its stride, rolling up 763 yards — second most in school history — in a 77-21 rout of Toledo last week. Ohio State coach Ryan Day had talked to his team about the importance of a dominating performance before the Buckeyes …

College football: No. 1 Alabama edges Texas; No. 8 Notre Dame stunned by Marshall
2 years, 4 months ago

College football: No. 1 Alabama edges Texas; No. 8 Notre Dame stunned by Marshall

LA Times  

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young celebrates after teammate Jase McLellan had an 81-yard touchdown run in the first quarter against Texas on Saturday. 5 Clemson 35, Furman 12 DJ Uiagalelei threw for 231 yards and two touchdowns, Will Shipley ran for two scores, and the Tigers moved to 37-0 against Football Championship Subdivision opponents with a win over the Paladins in …

Georgia, Alabama coping with high expectations at top of SEC
2 years, 5 months ago

Georgia, Alabama coping with high expectations at top of SEC

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “I don’t think any of our guys would rest on the laurels because we don’t really have a lot of guys that have laurels to rest on,” Smart said at the SEC Media Days. “The biggest goal of our team is always to win a national …

Depleted Ohio State confident it has the talent to beat underdog Utah in Rose Bowl
3 years ago

Depleted Ohio State confident it has the talent to beat underdog Utah in Rose Bowl

LA Times  

Utah expects to be challenged by dynamic Ohio State quarterback C.J. “We got some good receivers stepping up: Marvin Harrison Jr., Julian Fleming, they’re all great guys who can make great plays,” Ohio State running back TreVeyon Henderson said. He’s looking to throw first, but man, when he takes off, he can run.” Sports Cal Poly to honor John Madden …

For one game, No. 1 Alabama reverts to ground-and-pound
3 years, 3 months ago

For one game, No. 1 Alabama reverts to ground-and-pound

Associated Press  

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Don’t worry, Alabama fans. Offensively, the game plan featured a heavy dose of feeding the ball to bruising tailback Brian Robinson Jr. Robinson got 36 carries for 171 yards and four touchdowns — all career highs by a large margin — in Saturday’s 42-21 win over the Rebels, who fell five spots in the rankings to No. …

No. 2 Oklahoma narrowly avoids shocking upset against Tulane
3 years, 4 months ago

No. 2 Oklahoma narrowly avoids shocking upset against Tulane

Associated Press  

NORMAN, Okla. — Spencer Rattler passed for 304 yards and a touchdown and No. 6 TEXAS A&M 41, KENT STATE 10 COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Leon O’Neal Jr. had two interceptions, returning the second one 85 yards for a touchdown, and Devon Achane added two scores to Texas A&M beat Kent State. Oregon jumped to a 21-6 lead, but Fresno …

Unstoppable Tide: Alabama routs Ohio St for national title
3 years, 11 months ago

Unstoppable Tide: Alabama routs Ohio St for national title

Associated Press  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The celebration was at once familiar and unique. This time, though, the band playing the fight song was a piped -in recording, and when “Sweet Home Alabama” blared, only a few thousand Tide fans were still in the stadium to sing along. DeVonta Smith was uncoverable, Najee Harris unstoppable and Mac Jones impeccable as the top-ranked …

Nick Saban wins seventh title — and the rest of college football should be terrified
4 years ago

Nick Saban wins seventh title — and the rest of college football should be terrified

LA Times  

Alabama head coach Nick Saban leaves the field after its win against Ohio State in the national championship game in Miami Gardens, Fla. Alabama won 52-24. In 2017, with Kiffin gone and dual-threat Jalen Hurts at quarterback, the Crimson Tide ran a spread-option attack but didn’t often test defenses through the air on the way to Saban’s sixth national championship. …

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