Analysis: Which Ohio State offensive players will declare early for the NFL draft

Quarterback J.T. Barrett, left tackle Jamarco Jones and 17 other Ohio State seniors will play their final collegiate game on Friday when the Buckey…

Football: Ohio State hopes to cap off 2017 season with Cotton Bowl win against USC

DALLAS — In a battle between Pac-12 champion USC (11-2) and Big Ten champion Ohio State (11-2), two of college football’s premier offenses will go …

Football: Cotton Bowl practices give Ohio State seniors chance to prepare replacements

DALLAS — When the Cotton Bowl trophy is given to the winner between Ohio State and USC Friday, the Buckeyes will watch  nine senior starters head t…

No players from Ohio State or USC will sit out Cotton Bowl to prepare for NFL

DALLAS — College football players sitting out bowl games in order to prepare for the NFL has become a trend in recent years. Last year, Stanford ru…

Football: Former Ohio State cornerback Eli Apple suspended by New York Giants

DALLAS — The New York Giants suspended former Ohio State cornerback Eli Apple for their final game of the season, the team announced Wednesday. The…

Despite Ohio State’s success against the run, USC believes Ronald Jones is ‘different’

DALLAS — Every team with a stud running back that faced Ohio State’s run defense believed it had the key to breaking through a stingy front that ha…

Football: Ohio State looks for answers against USC quarterback Sam Darnold

DALLAS — In April, should he decide to forgo his final year of eligibility, USC quarterback Sam Darnold will likely be selected at the top of the f…

J.T. Barrett used to care about the past and future. Now, he’s focused on the present.

DALLAS — J.T. Barrett wants to make one thing clear: he doesn’t care about the past or future. The only thing that remains ever-present in his mind…

Football: Does Ohio State view 2017 as a successful season?

DALLAS — Regardless of the outcome of Friday’s Cotton Bowl, Ohio State will not end the 2017 season with a national championship trophy. At best…

Football: Ohio State quarterback J.T. Barrett to play in East-West Shrine Game

Ohio State redshirt senior quarterback J.T. Barrett has one final collegiate game against USC in the Cotton Bowl on Friday, but he has already begu…