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6+ hour, 35+ min ago (221+ words) The nation's only two unbeaten programs face off in the Big Ten championship game as No. 2 Indiana plays No. 1 Ohio State for the CFP's top seed. The Buckeyes seek a record 25th outright conference crown. The Hoosiers have not won a title since 1967. Big Ten Championship: Indiana vs Ohio St. The nation's only two unbeaten programs face off in the Big Ten championship game as No. 2 Indiana plays No. 1 Ohio State for the CFP's top seed. The Buckeyes seek a record 25th outright conference crown. The Hoosiers have not won a title since 1967. Wisconsin's Nolan Winter throws down slam dunk, taking lead over Providence Why Nick believes Ravens' 'season if over ' if they lose to the Vikings, Bills STILL contenders? " Caleb Williams must cook and tame Bengals ", will Yamamoto lead Dodgers to Game 6 win? | First Things First Dodgers & Blue Jays deadlocked in…...

8+ hour, 18+ min ago (337+ words) Michigan football has found its new special teams coordinator, and it's a bit of a stunner. Kerry Coombs, a former assistant coach at Ohio State, where he most recently served as defensive coordinator in 2021, has been hired to replace the recently dismissed JB Brown, the program announced Saturday evening. Coombs, now 64, brings more than 40 years of coaching experience to Ann Arbor, with head coach Sherrone Moore calling him a "proven, exceptional football coach." "We're thrilled to welcome him to our program," Moore said in a statement. "Kerry's leadership of our special teams will be invaluable. His expertise in teaching and mentoring has consistently shaped both outstanding athletes and remarkable young men " including some of the nation's top special teams players and cornerbacks." He was most recently special teams coordinator and cornerbacks coach at Cincinnati, where he served from 2022 to "24 and…...

9+ hour, 2+ min ago (44+ words) Ohio State HC Ryan Day joins Tom Rinaldi to share the Buckeyes' outlook and mentality in the Big Ten Championship against Indiana. Ohio State HC Ryan Day joins Tom Rinaldi to share the Buckeyes' outlook and mentality in the Big Ten Championship against Indiana....

12+ hour, 57+ min ago (956+ words) CLEVELAND, Ohio " Fans who tuned into Fox's coverage of the Big Ten Championship between Ohio State and Indiana witnessed an exciting defensive battle. The Buckeyes and Hoosiers faced off at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, with each team's defense the star in the game pitting the nation's top teams. Indiana defeated Ohio State, 13-10. Note: For occasional nationally televised games, we analyze how networks do with coverage. We're on the lookout for potential bias, smart graphics, quips, quotes and more. Here's our look at Saturday's Big Ten Championship between the Ohio State Buckeyes and Indiana Hoosiers. Gus Johnson (play by play), Joel Klatt (analyst) and sideline reporters Jenny Taft (Indiana) and Tom Rinaldi (Ohio State). This one was obvious. The Nos. 1 and 2 teams faced off for the Big Ten title. Going into the game, Ohio State and Indiana shared 12-0 (overall) and…...

14+ hour, 11+ min ago (1211+ words) Jayden Fielding pulled a game-tying 27-yard field goal wide left with less than three minutes to go. Justin Casterline / Getty Images INDIANAPOLIS " Ohio State fans had watched this nightmare play out before. Kicker Jayden Fielding stepped on the field confident he could make the 27-yard field goal to tie the Big Ten Championship Game with less than three minutes to play. Seconds later, he had his hands on his helmet in shock that he'd missed a chip shot. A few offensive linemen did the same motion, in disbelief that a 15-play, 81-yard drive was going to end with zero points. "When it doesn't work, you always look at it and second-guess it for sure," Buckeyes coach Ryan Day said. While it's easy to blame Fielding for the Buckeyes' 13-10 loss to Indiana on Saturday night, which extended their Big Ten title…...

14+ hour, 30+ min ago (514+ words) ATLANTA " Things are pretty simple for Georgia football, in terms of the stakes of its SEC Championship showdown with Alabama, when it comes to the College Football Playoff. Win here at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday Dec. 6, and the Bulldogs get a first-round bye. "That all comes with it," quarterback Gunner Stockton said. "At the end of the day we're playing Alabama in the SEC Championship. That's all we're focused on right now. If we do what we got to do, it will all work out for us. That's kind of what we're focused on right now." The No. 3 Bulldogs and the CFP-ranked No. 9 Crimson Tide are playing for more than a trophy that comes with winning the conference title. If Alabama loses in lopsided fashion, it may have to worry about whether it gets into the playoff as a three-loss…...

15+ hour, 27+ min ago (810+ words) The No. 3 Georgia Bulldogs, led by quarterback Gunner Stockton, take on the No. 9 Alabama Crimson Tide, led by quarterback Ty Simpson, in the SEC Championship game on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. Who: Georgia vs. Alabama When: Dec. 6, 2025 (12/6/25) Smart replied with a reminder that Georgia Tech, Florida, Auburn and Tennessee do not form a complete list of the Bulldogs" biggest rivals. "You know, there"s other ones out there we haven"t beat," Smart said. Smart didn"t mention No. 10 Alabama. He didn"t have to. Georgia players understand there"s unfinished business waiting in Saturday"s Southeastern Conference championship game. A win over Alabama (10-2, No. 9 CFP) is the glaring omission on the Georgia seniors" four-year 50-5 record that includes the 2022 national championship and two SEC titles. "Everybody knows the history of Georgia-Alabama," said Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton....

17+ hour, 29+ min ago (211+ words) The Western Michigan Broncos and the Miami RedHawks will face off this afternoon in the MAC championship game at Ford Field Fans can catch the action on ESPN at noon ET, with streaming options available through Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Sling and ESPN Unlimited. New customers can score free trials and first-month discounts through both Fubo and DirecTV Stream. The two teams met during the regular season in a conference matchup, in which the RedHawks earned a 26-17 victory. The Broncos finished the regular season with an 8-4 record to earn the top spot on the MAC leaderboard. They finished 7-1 in conference play, with their sole loss coming against the RedHawks. They concluded their season with a 31-21 victory over in-state opponent Eastern Michigan on Nov. 25, led by quarterback Broc Lowry's two rushing touchdowns. The RedHawks finished with a 7-5 record this season and a…...

18+ hour, 59+ min ago (465+ words) Ohio State vs. Indiana, Big Ten Championship Game, December 6, 2025 INDIANAPOLIS " The No. 2 Indiana Hoosiers delivered a stunning upset Saturday, defeating top-ranked Ohio State 13-10 at Lucas Oil Stadium to claim their first Big Ten championship since 1967 and snap a 32-game losing streak against the Buckeyes. The historic victory came down to the final minutes when Ohio State kicker Jayden Fielding's 27-yard field goal attempt sailed wide left with 2:48 remaining, preserving Indiana's three-point advantage and dashing the Buckeyes' hopes of forcing overtime. Indiana seized control midway through the third quarter when quarterback Fernando Mendoza connected with Elijah Sarratt on a 17-yard touchdown pass with 8:02 left in the period. "Very accurate, you can tell he's very intelligent, he can see the field, makes good decisions," Day said earlier in the week of Mendoza. The scoring drive featured a crucial 51-yard completion to Charlie…...

19+ hour, 54+ min ago (822+ words) The Carrollton defense, which made the difference against Grayson last week with a dominant second half in a 34-14 victory, was hot from the start Friday night. The Trojans (14-0) limited North Gwinnett to 57 first-half yards on 23 plays while jumping out to a 27-0 lead and cruised to a 48-21 victory in the Class 6A semifinals at Charlie Grisham Stadium in Carrollton....