by Jim Heath | Mar 31, 2021 | Headlines, NCAA
Justices across the ideological spectrum teamed up during Supreme Court oral arguments today to voice skepticism about the N.C.A.A.’s position that it could bar relatively modest payments to student-athletes in the name of amateurism despite the antitrust laws. But...
by Jim Heath | Dec 19, 2020 | NCAA, Ohio State
Trey Sermon ran for a school-record 331 yards and two second-half touchdowns today, helping No. 4 Ohio State rally for a 22-10 victory over Northwestern for a fourth consecutive Big Ten championship. The Buckeyes (6-0) are now a lock for the College Football Playoff....
by Jim Heath | Dec 9, 2020 | Headlines, NCAA, Ohio State
The Big Ten officially changed its policy that teams must play six games to be eligible for the conference championship game, meaning undefeated No. 4 Ohio State will face Northwestern on Dec. 19. The conference made the announcement today after its administrative...
by Jim Heath | Dec 1, 2020 | NCAA, Ohio State
The top seven teams in the College Football Playoff rankings remained unchanged tonight, as Alabama, Notre Dame, Clemson and Ohio State continue to occupy the top four spots. The Buckeyes stayed at No. 4 despite canceling last Saturday’s game at Illinois...
by Jim Heath | Oct 29, 2020 | coronavirus, Headlines, Health, NCAA
Clemson star Trevor Lawrence has tested positive for the coronavirus, the school announced tonight. The junior quarterback, a leading candidate to go No. 1 in next year’s NFL draft, is set to miss the top-ranked Tigers’ game on Saturday against Boston College. “Trevor...
by Jim Heath | Oct 14, 2020 | coronavirus, Headlines, Health, NCAA
Alabama coach Nick Saban tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday and is self-isolating at home while continuing to oversee his team’s practices via Zoom. Alabama athletic director Greg Byrne also tested positive on Wednesday. “I found out earlier this...
