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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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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 …

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Texas and Ohio State arrive for CFP semifinal at Cotton Bowl ahead of a winter storm
2 days, 6 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 …

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Tough, old school defense a calling card for all four teams left in the national championship hunt
4 days, 11 hours ago

Tough, old school defense a calling card for all four teams left in the national championship hunt

Associated Press  

AUSTIN, Texas — The expanded College Football Playoff has a decidedly old-school feel: Smothering defenses have carried the last four teams still in the hunt for the national championship. Ohio State, Texas, Penn State and Notre Dame all rank among the top eight defenses nationally this season. 6 Penn State feature run-stuffing defenses that shut down Georgia and Boise State’s …

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Garcia leads Minnesota against Ohio State after 20-point performance
4 days, 23 hours ago

Garcia leads Minnesota against Ohio State after 20-point performance

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Ohio State Buckeyes at Minnesota Golden Gophers Minneapolis; Monday, 9 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Buckeyes -5.5; over/under is 137 BOTTOM LINE: Minnesota hosts Ohio State after Dawson Garcia scored 20 points in Minnesota’s 81-61 loss to the Purdue Boilermakers. Ohio State is eighth in …

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College football turns upside down, but this final four is a collection of the sport’s big programs
1 week ago

College football turns upside down, but this final four is a collection of the sport’s big programs

Associated Press  

In the first round of the College Football Playoff, the teams seeded 5-8 all won. Also, the Penn State-Notre Dame matchup guarantees either James Franklin or Marcus Freeman will have a chance to become the first Black coach to win the title at college football’s highest level. He said it: “We’re not in awe that, ‘Hey, this is where we …

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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 …

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The Sports Report: Ohio State gets its revenge in the Rose Bowl
1 week, 2 days ago

The Sports Report: Ohio State gets its revenge in the Rose Bowl

LA Times  

Ohio State quarterback Will Howard throws a rose to a teammate after the Buckeyes’ win over Oregon in the Rose Bowl on Wednesday. Continue reading here More coverage: Amid wild changes, the Rose Bowl should host the college football national title game More coverage: Dan Lanning takes blame for Oregon’s Rose Bowl loss: ‘I didn’t get our team prepared’ Ohio …

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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 …

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

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No. 1 Oregon faces Ohio State in Rose Bowl as Big Ten foes battle again for spot in CFP semifinals
1 week, 3 days ago

No. 1 Oregon faces Ohio State in Rose Bowl as Big Ten foes battle again for spot in CFP semifinals

Associated Press  

6 Ohio State vs. No. The recent history between Ducks and Buckeyes has been of the high-stakes variety, beginning in the 2010 Rose Bowl, continuing in the first title game of the four-team CFP after the 2014 season, and carrying over to their first meeting as Big Ten foes in a thrilling 32-31 Oregon win at Autzen Stadium on Oct. …

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Ohio State’s ‘silver bullet’ defense eager to avenge loss to Oregon
2 weeks ago

Ohio State’s ‘silver bullet’ defense eager to avenge loss to Oregon

LA Times  

Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel runs past Ohio State’s defense for a touchdown in the fourth quarter on Oct. 12 at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore. “You always hope for a second shot when you don’t do well, and that’s life,” Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles said. So we have a chance to do better and be better.” By most …

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The Sports Report: Why Walker Buehler’s time with the Dodgers is over
2 weeks, 4 days ago

The Sports Report: Why Walker Buehler’s time with the Dodgers is over

LA Times  

Walker Buehler reacts immedately after striking out New York Yankees batter Alex Verdugo to secure the Dodgers’ World Series championship on Oct. 30. Continue reading here Lakers-Pistons box score NBA scores NBA standings CLIPPERS Clippers guard Norman Powell puts up a shot over Memphis forward Jaren Jackson Jr. during the second half of the Clippers’ 114-110 win Monday. Continue reading …

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

Associated Press  

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 …

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Howard throws 2 TD passes to Smith to help Ohio State rout Tennessee 42-17 in CFP
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Howard throws 2 TD passes to Smith to help Ohio State rout Tennessee 42-17 in CFP

Associated Press  

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Will Howard threw two touchdown passes to freshman Jeremiah Smith and Ohio State routed Tennessee 42-17 on Saturday night in a first-round College Football Playoff game, setting up a New Year’s Day rematch with No. “You could tell from the jump that they had a look in their eyes that they were going to win this game,” …

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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 …

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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 …

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College Football Playoff odds, picks, how to watch info: Texas, Notre Dame open as big favorites in first round
3 weeks, 1 day ago

College Football Playoff odds, picks, how to watch info: Texas, Notre Dame open as big favorites in first round

New York Times  

The College Football Playoff field was revealed on Sunday, and with that came the odds for the four first-round games. If you are looking for insight on how the drama might play out, Austin Mock’s College Football Playoff projections give a percentage chance for each team to make each round of the 12-team bracket. GO DEEPER College football national title …

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Ohio State’s Howard and Vols’ Iamaleava dealing with playoff pressure from different perspectives
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Ohio State’s Howard and Vols’ Iamaleava dealing with playoff pressure from different perspectives

Associated Press  

Nico Iamaleava has been learning on the job with each snap, and Saturday night will be his 14th start this year for the seventh-ranked Tennessee Volunteers. “I’ve been playing college football for five years now, and this is all I have left,” Howard said. Ohio State coach Ryan Day sees Howard’s resiliency and positive approach as evidence the veteran will …

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College Football Playoff pressure gauge: Which head coaches need to win most?
1 month ago

College Football Playoff pressure gauge: Which head coaches need to win most?

New York Times  

So much of the first season of the 12-team College Football Playoff has been spent adjusting the definition of success and reassessing what, exactly, qualifies as a “big game.” For some schools and their coaches, just getting into the field made their year. The loss to Oregon in the Big Ten Championship Game dropped Penn State’s record under Franklin against …

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Ranking all 36 College Football Playoff title game possibilities from most to least likely
1 month ago

Ranking all 36 College Football Playoff title game possibilities from most to least likely

New York Times  

For 10 years, we knew going into the College Football Playoff there were four possible national championship matchups. Notre Dame vs. Ohio State How we get here: We’ve seen Ohio State play Oregon, on the Ducks’ home field no less, and the teams could not have been more evenly matched. Boise State vs. Texas How we get here: I don’t …

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5 takeaways from the unveiling of the 12-team College Football Playoff field
1 month ago

5 takeaways from the unveiling of the 12-team College Football Playoff field

CNN  

CNN — The field is set, the games are scheduled, and college football fans have an absolutely scrumptious holiday buffet of playoff games set out in front of them. Oregon offensive lineman Iapani Laloulu celebrates after the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Penn State, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, in Indianapolis. Darron Cummings/AP The top four seeds are …

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Ohio State football: After the Michigan loss and brawl, will coach Ryan Day get fired? Depends.
1 month, 1 week ago

Ohio State football: After the Michigan loss and brawl, will coach Ryan Day get fired? Depends.

Slate  

Ryan Day was already in a unique position. Entering this year, Ohio State’s coach since 2019 was the most successful failure in the sport, a man who justifiably had fans after his job despite a record of double-digit wins every season. The loss amplifies Day’s biggest weakness: that he’s unable to solve the rival program that Ohio State most needs …

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How bad was Ohio State’s game plan vs. Michigan? Where Chip Kelly went wrong and what’s next
1 month, 1 week ago

How bad was Ohio State’s game plan vs. Michigan? Where Chip Kelly went wrong and what’s next

New York Times  

I knew the film of Ohio State’s 13-10 loss to Michigan wasn’t going to get any better once I rewatched it on Sunday night, but I didn’t think it would get much worse. This was a poorly managed and called game, resulting in Ohio State averaging just 4.3 yards per play — the second-worst mark of Day’s five-year tenure behind …

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Mandel’s Final Thoughts: Kyle McCord outplays Will Howard, and more Ohio State woes
1 month, 1 week ago

Mandel’s Final Thoughts: Kyle McCord outplays Will Howard, and more Ohio State woes

New York Times  

And now, 20 Final Thoughts from college football’s Rivalry Weekend, where many of the teams fought for 60 minutes, and then fought some more. On the same day that Ohio State’s Howard played his worst game of the season, the guy he replaced, Kyle McCord, led Syracuse to its biggest win in years, a 42-38 upset of No. 16 Arizona …

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