College football coaching showdown: Is Alabama or Ohio State the better job?
Alabama and Ohio State are two of the most dominant programs in college football. But based on the pressure and the resources, which has the better coaching gig?
2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
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What would a 12-team playoff have looked like since 2014? Simulations, storylines and more
Bill Connelly crunches the numbers using SP+ to figure out the most likely scenarios for how a 12-team playoff would have played out since 2014.
Herbstreit calls CFP expanding to 12 inevitable and for the best (1:37)
Ranking college football's best teams over the next three seasons
With future rankings on quarterbacks, offenses and defenses in, it's time to look at the big picture. Which college football teams are set up best for success over the next three seasons?
Booger sounds off on CFP expansion (1:49)
Buckeyes add to top-ranked class with WR Brown
Kaleb Brown, ranked as the No. 6 wide receiver in the ESPN 300, committed to Ohio State on Monday, picking the Buckeyes over offers from Alabama, Florida, Michigan and Notre Dame.
2022 college football recruiting class rankings: Oklahoma, Rutgers on the rise early on
Oklahoma and Rutgers moved up within the top 10, while schools like Oregon, Florida and Texas each fell down a slot.
College football recruiting notebook: Do Alabama, Clemson need to worry?
Alabama, Clemson and Florida are all out of the top 10 in the class rankings. Is there cause for concern?
Five college football recruits who emerged during spring camps
Whether it's a college football recruit who backed up elite film or an underrated player who broke out, here are some prospects who stood out this spring.
Ohio St. pondered football without Big Ten in '20
Text messages exchanged between Ohio State's president and athletic director revealed the school pondered going "independent" after the Big Ten canceled fall football on Aug. 11.
Ranking the best college football teams that didn't win a national title
Who are the 50 best college football teams to not win a title? From 1983 Auburn to 2018 Alabama to 1947 Michigan, we break down the best seasons that did not result in a consensus championship.
Ranking the top 25 college football recruits regardless of class
Quinn Ewers and Arch Manning are the top QBs in their respective classes, but who are the best overall recruits no matter their graduation year?
Kiper's 2022 NFL draft rankings: Top 25 prospects overall, plus the best at every position
Mel Kiper's first look at the Class of 2022 includes a pass-rusher at the top and three quarterbacks in the top 25.
Ohio State AD Smith getting multiyear extension
Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith will receive a multiyear contract extension, he confirmed to ESPN on Wednesday. His contract had been set to expire after 2022.
Dozens more sue Ohio St. over ex-doc's treatment
The newest plaintiffs who filed lawsuits in the past week against former Ohio State team doctor Richard Strauss include ex-athletes in football, basketball, wrestling, ice hockey and several other sports.
Ohio St. bans masseuse for inappropriate actions
Ohio State has barred a massage therapist after an independent investigation found she had engaged in inappropriate and exploitative behavior targeting members of the Buckeyes football team.
College football recruiting notebook - LB prospect Harold Perkins rising near top thanks to mom
Many college football prospects, including top linebacker Harold Perkins, who was displaced after Hurricane Katrina, are going to take advantage of visits when the recruiting dead period ends.
McShay's early 2022 NFL mock draft: Who could land top prospects, including five QBs?
Who could go in Round 1 next April? Which quarterbacks are preliminary first-round candidates? Todd McShay offers his way-too-early 2022 NFL mock draft.
Ranking college football's 25 best defenses over the next three seasons
While offense seems to be the focus of most winning teams as of late, defense isn't an afterthought. Which teams look in the best shape over the course of the next three seasons?
Oklahoma takes over top spot in post-spring power rankings
While perennial title contenders Alabama, Clemson and Ohio State will have to replace quarterbacks this year, Oklahoma returns Spencer Rattler, helping the Sooners take the top spot in our updated offseason rankings.
Alabama lands former Buckeyes WR Williams
Former Ohio State receiver Jameson Williams announced on Monday that he plans to transfer to Alabama.
Bears execute plan, draft QB Fields after trade
The Bears moved up nine spots after a trade with the Giants, selecting former Ohio State QB Justin Fields with the No. 11 overall pick.
Why David Pollack feels bad for Justin Fields (0:59)
Stephen A. weighs in on Justin Fields' fit with the Bears (1:10)
NFL Live: Aaron Rodgers wants out of Green Bay & Draft Day
Live from Cleveland, we talk Aaron Rodgers breaking news on the day of the draft, We dissect potential landing spots for Aaron Rodgers as Adam Schefter breaks the news that he's disgruntled with Green Bay and talk draft
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2020 Big Ten Standings
| EAST | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio State | 5-0 | 7-1 |
| Indiana | 6-1 | 6-2 |
| Penn State | 4-5 | 4-5 |
| Maryland | 2-3 | 2-3 |
| Rutgers | 3-6 | 3-6 |
| Michigan | 2-4 | 2-4 |
| Michigan State | 2-5 | 2-5 |
| WEST | CONF | OVR |
| Northwestern | 6-1 | 7-2 |
| Iowa | 6-2 | 6-2 |
| Wisconsin | 3-3 | 4-3 |
| Minnesota | 3-4 | 3-4 |
| Nebraska | 3-5 | 3-5 |
| Purdue | 2-4 | 2-4 |
| Illinois | 2-6 | 2-6 |
Team Stats
Passing Yards262.537th
Rushing Yards256.98th
Points For41.012th
Points Against25.8Tied-84th
2021 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Sawyer | DE | Signed | 91 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | RB | Signed | 90 |
| Kyle McCord | QB-PP | Signed | 87 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | Signed | 87 |
| Donovan Jackson | OG | Signed | 86 |
Awards
| YEAR | PLAYER | AWARD |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | C. Young | Chuck Bednarik Award |
| 2019 | C. Young | Bronko Nagurski Award |
| 2019 | C. Young | Ted Hendricks Award |
| 2017 | B. Price | Rimington Trophy |
| 2016 | P. Elflein | Rimington Trophy |