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Ohio State can’t dismiss what Oregon exposed
Back-to-back losses by 12 and 13 points ended Ohio State’s championship pursuit. Ryan Day’s response must address a roster that came apart once its original goal disappeared.
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I’m not calling this 2007 yet
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Updated 7 HRS AGOTHE ARCHIVE IS BUILDING
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2Mississippi State QB Taylor Reportedly Finalizing $7.5 Million 2027 Return Deal
transfer · 5hNC State moves toward hiring Philip Rivers
coaching · 7hPhilip Rivers takes over NC State after Dave Doeren
coaching · 7hKamario Taylor eyes record deal to return to Mississippi State
transfer · 11hOhio State removes Robby Discher after nine games
coaching · 14h6
Michigan flips three-star in-state tackle Braden Chaffin from Stanford
recruiting · 14h7
Brian Kelly says he wants to return to coaching
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Deion Sanders Takes Responsibility for Colorado’s 3-6 Season
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