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FILE - Ohio State wide receiver Chris Olave catches a touchdown pass in front of Clemson cornerback Derion Kendrick during the second half of the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game in New Orleans, in this Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, file photo. After the announcements of quarterback Justin Fields, cornerback Shaun Wade and other early departures trickled out via social media after the loss to Alabama in the national championship game, the Buckeyes got a huge “stay” in Chris Olave, last season’s leading receiver who as a junior was draft eligible. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
Day encouraged by returning players who put off NFL dreams

By Mitch Stacy Jan. 22, 2021 01:52 PM EST

Ohio State place kicker Blake Haubeil kicks a 43-yard field goal during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Northwestern, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Kicker Haubeil unavailable for Ohio State in title game

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 11, 2021 07:15 PM EST

Ohio State running back Trey Sermon runs past Clemson safety Lannden Zanders during the first half of the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Buckeyes' Sermon breaks out ahead of national title game

By Mitch Stacy Jan. 06, 2021 01:22 PM EST

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day get soaked with a sports drink after the team's win against Clemson during the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Fields' day: No. 3 Ohio State routs No. 2 Clemson 49-28

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 02, 2021 12:11 AM EST

Ohio State running back Trey Sermon (8) runs for the end zone to score past Northwestern defensive back Cameron Mitchell (21) during the second half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Clemson and Ohio State get CFP rematch in Sugar Bowl

By Mitch Stacy Dec. 20, 2020 01:40 PM EST

Indiana quarterback Jack Tuttle (14) throws during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Maryland, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Bloomington, Ind. Indiana won 27-11. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
No. 10 Hoosiers, No. 18 Badgers meet with undefined stakes

By Eric Olson Dec. 03, 2020 01:28 AM EST

Ohio State running back Trey Sermon runs for a first down against Rutgers during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State won 49-27. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Fields throws 5 TDs passes, No. 3 Ohio State beats Rutgers

By Mitch Stacy Nov. 08, 2020 12:01 AM EST

Nebraska linebacker JoJo Domann, top, and defensive back Marquel Dismuke, left, tackle Ohio State receiver Garrett Wilson during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Fields, No. 5 Ohio St run away from Huskers in opener, 52-17

By Mitch Stacy Oct. 24, 2020 03:31 PM EDT

North Carolina defensive back Trey Morrison (4) celebrates after running the ball back on an interception of a two-point conversion attempt by Boston College during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: ACC milestone with 4 top-10 teams

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 05, 2020 02:39 AM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 12, 2019, file photo, Rutgers running back Isaih Pacheco, left, is tackled by Indiana linebacker Thomas Allen, right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, in Bloomington, Ind. Allen had season-ending surgery on his left shoulder in November, and his dedication and focus during rehabilitation led him to recently declare himself 85 to 90 percent healthy. His recovery plan changed dramatically when the coronavirus pandemic led to the suspension of athletic activities. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Coronavirus causes major adjustments for injury rehab

By Cliff Brunt And Mitch Stacy Apr. 21, 2020 02:19 AM EDT