BRANDON INNISS

AP Top 25 poll preview: Defending national champion Buckeyes are poised to return to No. 1

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As wrestling great Ric Flair famously said, to be the man, you gotta beat the man.

Sayin, defense propel No. 3 Ohio State past top-ranked Texas 14-7

Read full article: Sayin, defense propel No. 3 Ohio State past top-ranked Texas 14-7

Julian Sayin had a 40-yard touchdown pass to Carnell Tate early in the fourth quarter, Ohio State got a couple of key stops in the red zone and the third-ranked Buckeyes opened the defense of their national championship with a 14-7 victory over top-ranked Texas.

Ohio State QB Will Howard gets one more chance against old nemesis Texas, this time in CFP semifinal

Read full article: Ohio State QB Will Howard gets one more chance against old nemesis Texas, this time in CFP semifinal

One victory over Texas in the College Football Playoff semifinals would more than make up for years of frustration for Ohio State quarterback Will Howard.