California schools will be prevented from punishing student-athletes for receiving compensation beginning in 2023, presenting a major challenge to the NCAA's amateurism model.
The Buckeyes were voted third in the Big Ten in the unofficial media poll, DJ Carton was picked to win Freshman of the Year and Kaleb Wesson was first-team all-conference.
Ohio State's offensive line opened up holes and gave Justin Fields strong protection, Baron Browning continued his emergence and Scott Frost's hype trail hit a bump.
Michigan State has one of the nation's strongest defenses, kicks a lot of field goals, a roster that includes 28 Ohio natives and a history of playing spoiler to the Buckeyes.
Ohio State is the nation's most complete team, Justin Fields' demoralizing scrambling ability, the Buckeyes are the most likely team to reach the playoff, and more.
The Buckeyes opened as 17-point favorites over Michigan State after their thrashing of Nebraska. Ohio State has covered in all but one game this season.
When going to check out a pair of in-state players with Ohio State offers, a different duo of Ohioan preps players stood out in Bryon Threats and Chris Scott.
Ohio State's primetime massacre of Nebraska was the highest-rated college football game in the nation yesterday, netting a 36.3 net rating in Columbus.