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  • AP women’s basketball player of the week is No. 14 Ohio State’s Jaloni Cambridge

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    COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Associated Press national player of the week in women’s basketball for Week 10 of the season is Jaloni Cambridge. 

    Cambridge is a sphomore guard at The Ohio State University.

    Jaloni Cambridge, Ohio State

    The sophomore guard began the week with a career-high 41 points in the win at Illinois, becoming the first Buckeyes player to score 40 points in a game against a Big Ten opponent since Kelsey Mitchell had 43 against Rutgers in 2016. She also had six rebounds, six assists and two steals. Cambridge followed that up with a 28-point effort in a win over then-No. 8 Maryland. She had a career-best nine rebounds and eight assists for No. 14 Ohio State.

    Runner-up

    Mikaylah Williams, LSU. The junior guard had 20 points, seven rebounds and five steals in LSU’s victory over No. 2 Texas, which was the Longhorns first loss of the season. The five steals were a career best. She hit two big 3-pointers, including one with a second left on the shot clock and 1:20 left in the game that gave the Tigers a 66-59 lead. It was No. 6 LSU’s first win over a top-two team since 2008.

    Honorable mention

    Mikayla Blakes, No. 5 Vanderbilt; Hannah Hidalgo, Notre Dame; Sarah Strong, No. 1 UConn.

    Keep an eye on

    UNLV sophomore forward Meadow Roland averaged 18 points and 13 rebounds as the Lady Rebels beat Utah State and Wyoming. She had 18 points, 14 rebounds and three blocks in the win over the Aggies and followed that up with a 18-point, 12-rebound effort against Wyoming.

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  • How police tracked down the suspect in an Ohio double-murder case

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    COLUMBUS, Ohio — The man accused of killing Ohio couple Spencer and Monique Tepe made his first court appearance in Illinois and will be extradited to Ohio to face charges.

    The man charged with the murders is Michael McKee, 39. He was arrested in Rockford, Illinois, without incident.

    What You Need To Know

    • Police arrested Michael McKee, 39, in Rockford, Illinois, in connection with the Dec. 30 murders of Ohio couple Spencer and Monique Tepe

    • McKee has made his first court appearance and will be extradited to Ohio to face charges

    • Here’s the process through which detectives determined him to be the suspect

    Detectives identified a suspect using surveillance video, according to a probable cause affidavit filed in the Franklin County Municipal Court.

    Investigators managed to track the suspect to a vehicle, which they said got there just before the murders and left just after. Investigators linked this vehicle to McKee.

    They tracked the vehicle to Rockford, Illinois, and had evidence that McKee had possession of it before and after the murders, the affidavit lays out.

    The affidavit was signed by Detective Russell Weiner.

    Police in Columbus found Dr. Spencer Tepe, 37, and Monique Tepe, 39, with gunshot wounds on the second floor of their home on the 1400 block of North 4th Street at about 10 a.m. on Dec. 30 after officers were asked to conduct a wellness check, authorities said. Medical personnel later pronounced them dead.

    The couple’s two young children were also in the home but were unharmed, police said.

    In a statement, family members described the couple as “extraordinary people whose lives were filled with love, joy and deep connection to others.”

    Spencer Tepe graduated from Ohio State University, became a member of the American Dental Association and was involved with the Big Brothers Big Sisters organization. He was also a “huge Bengals and Buckeyes fan,” the family said.

    Monique Tepe was a “loving, patient, and joyful mother,” an avid baker, and a “thoughtful planner,” it said.

    “They were the proud parents of two beautiful children, and every day they showed up with unwavering love and devotion to their family,” wrote a cousin, Audrey Mackie.

    A statement from the family following the announcement said, in part, “Today’s arrest represents an important step toward justice for Monique and Spencer. Nothing can undo the devastating loss of two lives taken far too soon, but we are grateful to the City of Columbus Police Department, its investigators, and assisting law enforcement community whose tireless efforts helped to capture the person involved.”

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  • Knights of Columbus hosting Free Throw Championship

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    MANCHESTER-BY-THE SEA — Youths are invited to enter the Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship later this month.

    The Masconomo Council 1232 Knights of Columbus is sponsoring the free contest Sunday, Jan. 25. It will run 11 a.m to 1;30 p.m. at at Manchester Memorial Elementary School, 43 Lincoln St. It is open to all boys and girls who are residents of Manchester-by-the-Sea and Essex or students in the Manchester Essex Regional School District, who are 9 to 14 years old as of Jan. 1.

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  • Columbus fire chief resigns amid disciplinary charges

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    COLUMBUS, Ohio — Jeff Happ is resigning from his role as Columbus fire chief, effective Jan. 16, according to the City of Columbus.

    What You Need To Know

    • The Columbus fire chief is resigning, effective Jan. 16

    • This is after disciplinary charges were filed against him related to the aftermath of a deadly crash involving a fire engine that occurred in July 2023

    • Various assistant chiefs will serve as acting chief in the interim, as the city looks for his replacement

    This follows disciplinary charges being filed against him last month following a deadly crash involving a fire engine in July 2023.

    The city’s director of public safety, Kate McSweeney-Pishotti, said in a Dec. 9, 2025, letter that Happ was charged with violating the city’s “Central Work Rule and the Rules of Conduct of the Division of Fire…”

    “The conduct described in the independent investigation conducted by David DeVillers of the Barnes and Thornburg law firm demonstrates significant misfeasance and nonfeasance in the performance of your duties as the Fire Chief,” the letter reads.

    The deadly crash occurred when a firefighter, Tyler Connors, made a U-turn in an emergency cut-out on I-270. Two vehicles hit the fire engine, and one person died.

    The firefighter who was driving was sentenced to probation for vehicular manslaughter. In the letter, it states that Happ issued no discipline to Connors, that he called what happened “an unfortunate situation which has been resolved in the court system.”

    You can view the full letter, including the specifics of the charges, here:

    “The department continues to review the findings of the investigation to evaluate potential discipline for others independently found to have violated policies in this case,” said Glenn McEntyre, assistant director of the Department of Public Safety via email Tuesday. “Policy changes ordered by the Director of Public Safety are in the process of being implemented. These changes will strengthen training, supervision and accountability at the division of fire, with the hope of preventing something like this from ever happening again.”

    He said various assistant chiefs will serve as acting chief during six-week rotations while the city seeks a replacement.

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  • Celtic manager Wilfried Nancy fired after 1 month and 6 losses

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    GLASGOW, Scotland — After six losses and one month, Wilfried Nancy’s brief and disastrous time as Celtic manager is over.

    Just 33 days since he left Columbus Crew in Major League Soccer for Celtic, the club said Monday it “has decided to terminate the contract of manager Wilfried Nancy, with immediate effect.”

    Paul Tisdale is also leaving as Celtic’s head of football operations, and there was no word on a new manager.

    “A further update will be provided to supporters as soon as is practical,” the club added.

    Nancy lost his first four games in charge, including a League Cup final, and six out of eight in total. His final outing was a 3-1 home loss to fierce Glasgow rival Rangers on Saturday in the Old Firm derby, the biggest match in Scottish soccer.

    Nancy’s tenure ended up being slightly shorter than the interim stint of his predecessor Martin O’Neill, who had taken charge following the departure of Brendan Rodgers on Oct. 27. Nancy was appointed on Dec. 3.

    O’Neill, a fan favorite who won three Scottish titles with Celtic in the early 2000s, later said he would have been happy to stay on.

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  • Weekend Pass: Events around the state Jan. 3-4

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    There’s always plenty to do in Ohio over the weekend, and Spectrum News 1 gathered some highlights around each major metropolitan area across the state.

    Here’s some of this weekend’s events:

    Cleveland

    Cleveland Home Show

    • When and where: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Jan. 3 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 4 at the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland, located at  300 Lakeside Ave.
    • Cost: Free admission with online registration or $10 at the door
    • Info: This is the place to go for everything home improvement. Whether it’s discounts, advice from experts and more, there’s plenty to see

    50 First Jokes

    • When and where: 7 p.m. Jan. 4 at Hilarities 4th Street Theatre, located at 2035 E 4th St. in Cleveland
    • Cost: $12
    • Info: Local comedians will gather at this event to tell their first jokes of the new year

    Columbus

    Healthy New Albany Farmers Market

    • When and where: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Jan. 3 at the Philip Heit Center for Healthy New Albany, located at 150 W. Main St.
    • Info: This event occurs on the first Saturday of the month during the fall and winter and includes an assortment of local vendors

    Holiday Blooms at the Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

    • When and where: This exhibition lasts until Jan. 4, so this is your last weekend to check it out at the conservatory and botanical gardens, located at 1777 E. Broad Street Columbus
    • Cost: Included with admission
    • Info: The theme of this exhibition is Hues of the Holidays. The website calls it an “enchanting botanical experience is where color takes center stage.”

    Cincinnati

    Disney & Pixar’s “Toy Story” in concert

    • When and where: 7:30 p.m. Jan. 3 and 2 p.m. Jan. 4 at the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra music hall, located at 1241 Elm St. in Cincinnati
    • Cost: Prices vary, see website for details
    • Info: This concert, conducted by Damon Gupton, will be a live performance that accompanies the playing of the film

    Festival of Ferns

    • When and where: This seasonal event lasts through Jan. 4 Cincinnati Parks’ Krohn Conservatory, located at 1501 Eden Park Drive
    • Cost: $10 for adults, $7 for kids age 5-17, free for kids 5 and younger
    • Info: This event includes a “botanical model of Cincinnati,” trains, landmarks and more. This is your last weekend to check out the event as it ends Jan. 4

    Dayton

    Pyramid Hill Lights

    • When and where: 6 to 10 p.m. Jan. 3 and 6 to 9 p.m. Jan. 4
    • Cost: $25 for a carload of non-members, $15 for a carload of members
    • Info: There’s plenty of holiday lights for the family to drive through

    Deck the Diamond

    • When and where: Runs from 6 to 9 p.m. on select nights (including this Friday and Saturday) until Jan. 3 at Day Air Ballpark, located at 220 N Patterson Blvd. in Dayton
    • Cost: $14 for Friday through Sunday tickets, free for kids 2 and younger
    • Info: This event features light displays and shows, decorations and more “to create unforgettable memories for you and your loved ones!”

    Toledo

    Archery and Fireside S’mores

    • When and where: 1 to 2:30 p.m. Jan. 4 at t Pearson Metropark, Sledding Hill, located at 761 S Lallendorf Road
    • Cost: $10
    • Info: If you’ve been looking for an opportunity to practice your archery and enjoy some s’mores at the same time, this event is surely for you

    Toledo Paint and Sip Party – Snow Globe

    • When and where: 6 to 9 p.m. Jan. 3 at Wine & Canvas Toledo Studio, located at 5248 Monroe St. in Toledo
    • Cost: $40
    • Info: At this event, you’ll have the chance to have some drinks and create your own canvas, with guidance from a local artist

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  • Caleb Downs is quite the CFP veteran heading into the quarterfinals

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    ARLINGTON, Texas — Caleb Downs had to be reminded that he was getting ready for his sixth College Football Playoff game, which probably won’t be rare a decade from now but is unique in just the second year of the expanded 12-team format.

    What You Need To Know

    • Caleb Downs had to be reminded that he was getting ready for his sixth College Football Playoff game

    • The third-ranked Buckeyes (12-1, CFP No. 2) got a first-round bye despite losing to top-ranked Indiana in the Big Ten championship game

    • Downs remembers the nerves from his CFP debut with the Crimson Tide

    The Ohio State safety smiled at the thought and figured it couldn’t hurt to have played in the CFP as a freshman at Alabama, losing 27-20 to Michigan in overtime before transferring to the Wolverines’ biggest rival and winning four postseason games and a national championship with the Buckeyes a year ago.

    “That could be a positive, just knowing that I’ve been in this situation so many times,” said Downs, a two-time Associated Press All-American. “At the end of the day, it’s not about me. It’s about everybody else feeling confident during the game. Really just trying to push that to all my teammates.”

    He’s talking younger teammates such as freshman Devin Sanchez, a backup cornerback who has tried to imagine the nerves and emotions in the hours before kickoff Wednesday night in a Cotton Bowl quarterfinal against No. 10 Miami.

    The Hurricanes (11-2, CFP No. 10 seed) are first-time CFP qualifiers, but got a start on those nerves with the 10-3 first-round victory at Texas A&M on Dec. 20.

    The third-ranked Buckeyes (12-1, CFP No. 2) got a first-round bye despite losing to top-ranked Indiana in the Big Ten championship game.

    “Lean on them a lot, more than you think,” Sanchez said. “They’re guys that have been here a lot of times, a couple of guys have been to the Cotton Bowl for the third straight year in a row. So this is not a new place for them. As a new guy, there’s nothing I can do but lean on them. The speed will be a little different. The intensity will be up a little bit more. Just lean on those guys, and when my number’s called just be able to go out there and make sure that they trust me to be out there.”

    Downs remembers the nerves from his CFP debut with the Crimson Tide. He was in the Rose Bowl, a spectacle he had seen on TV as a kid.

    “That was probably the biggest game I had played at the time,” said Downs, one of the top players in the 2024 portal as the first freshman to lead the storied Alabama program in tackles. “Knowing that, it was a little bit of nerves.”

    The Buckeyes were in the Cotton Bowl for last season’s semifinals, beating Texas 28-14 after comfortable wins over Tennessee at home and No. 1 Oregon in a Rose Bowl quarterfinal.

    Downs found a way to leave the Rose Bowl with a better feeling. Now he’ll be back on the field where he intercepted Texas’ Quinn Ewers almost a year ago, in what will be his 44th game in just three seasons.

    “I think just in general with Caleb, just the amount of experience he has playing football is probably the most important thing,” first-year defensive coordinator Matt Patricia said. “His professionalism and how he prepares is probably the best example that I can point to for all the players.”

    Downs, a projected first-round pick should he decide to enter the NFL draft in April, isn’t the only experienced defensive back. Davison Igbinosun and Jermaine Matthews Jr., the starting cornerbacks in front of Sanchez, have been around awhile.

    Igbinosun was on the 2023 Ohio State team that also played in the Cotton Bowl, a 14-3 loss to Missouri after missing out on the last four-team playoff.

    A year later, Downs was with him, believing the experience of being in the playoff didn’t matter as much as losing in the playoff.

    “It definitely added a little bit of fuel to the fire because I lost my freshman year,” Downs said. “It made me want to come back and play better. I think that was a lot of what everybody else on the team felt because they didn’t have the success they wanted to earlier in their career. I think that was a hungry team. And we’ve got to be the same way this year.”

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  • Ducks score late to defeat Blue Jackets

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    ANAHEIM, Calif. — Pavel Mintyukov slid a shot from the slot past Elvis Merzlikins with 3:29 left and the Anaheim Ducks beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-3 on Saturday night.

    What You Need To Know

    • Anaheim’s goalie made 23 saves

    • Dmitri Voronkov, Mason Marchment and Zach Werenski scored for Columbus

    • Merzlikins made 24 saves

    Mikael Granlund threaded a pass from the right circle to set up Merzlikins, and also scored. Jacob Trouba and Mason McTavish added goals to help the Ducks move back into first place in the Pacific Division.

    Anaheim goalie Lukas Dostal made 23 saves. He was pulled Friday night in an 8-3 loss to Dallas after he gave up four goals on seven shots in the first 14 1/2 minutes.

    Dmitri Voronkov, Mason Marchment and Zach Werenski scored for Columbus. Merzlikins made 24 saves.

    Werenski tied it at 3 with 7:16 left, taking a pass from Denton Mateychuk and snapping a shot from the left circle over Dostal’s right blocker. He has five goals in three games and 14 overall.

    Werenski was injured when he blocked a shot with 2:11 left and struggled to get to the bench, the Blue Jackets taking a penalty for too many men on the ice that stifled any comeback hopes.

    Columbus tied it at 2 when Marchment, acquired from the Seattle Kraken on Friday, redirected a waist-high, blue-line shot from Damon Severson past Dostal 3:39 into the second.

    Anaheim took a 3-2 lead when fourth-line winger Ross Johnston slipped a pass from behind the Columbus net to McTavish, who snapped a shot from the slot over Merzlikins’s right shoulder with 6:24 left in the second.

    Up next

    Ducks: Host Seattle on Monday night.

    Blue Jackets: At Los Angeles on Monday night.

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  • Blue Jackets add veteran toughness in acquiring forward Mason Marchment

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    COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Columbus Blue Jackets added veteran size and toughness to their roster by acquiring forward Mason Marchment from the Seattle Kraken in a move completed on Friday night just before the NHL’s holiday roster freeze.

    What You Need To Know

    • The Columbus Blue Jackets acquired forward Mason Marchment from the Seattle Kraken
    • The Kraken received a 2027 second-round draft pick and a fourth-round pick in next year’s draft

    • Marchment provides a physical presence in being listed at 6-foot-5 and 215 pounds

    The Kraken received a 2027 second-round draft pick and a fourth-round pick in next year’s draft, which the Blue Jackets previously acquired in a trade with the New York Rangers.

    The 30-year-old Marchment provides a physical presence in being listed at 6-foot-5 and 215 pounds. He’s also a two-time 20-goal-scorer over his seven-year career, and had four goals and 13 points in 29 games with Seattle this season.

    “Mason is a player I know very well, and I think he will add a great deal to our team,” Blue Jackets general manager Don Waddell said. “He is a physical, hard-nosed competitor with proven offensive ability and we are very excited to have him join the Blue Jackets.”

    The trade involved two struggling teams seeking to shake things up after getting off to slow starts. Columbus is tied for last in points in the Eastern Conference standings, while Seattle is tied for last in the West.

    Aside from adding draft picks, the Kraken freed up salary cap space on a player who is in the final season of a four-year, $18 million contract.

    “This trade gives us more draft capital and flexibility as we look to improve our team moving forward,” Kraken general manager Jason Botterill said.

    Undrafted, Marchment broke into the NHL as a 24-year-old by appearing in four games with the Toronto Maple Leafs during the 2019-20 season before being traded to Florida. He spent two seasons with the Panthers before signing with the Dallas Stars.

    The Stars then acquired two draft picks in trading Marchment to Seattle in June.

    Overall, he has 80 goals and 202 points and 284 penalty minutes in 331 career games.

    The Blue Jackets also announced forward Brendan Gaunce has been designated non-roster in being away from the team due to personal reasons. Gaunce has a goal and four points in 12 games with the Blue Jackets this season.

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  • Big Ten puts 10 on AP All-America first team, led by 4 from Ohio State

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    Four players from Ohio State are among 10 first-team picks from the Big Ten on The Associated Press All-America team released Monday, a group headed by repeat selection Caleb Downs of the Buckeyes and AP Player of the Year Fernando Mendoza of Indiana.

    What You Need To Know

    • The AP has named an All-America team every year since 1925

    • Downs, the Big Ten defensive player of the year, has made the first team each of his two seasons at Ohio State 

    • Mendoza, who won the Heisman Trophy over the weekend, led the top-ranked Hoosiers to a 13-0 record and the No. 1 seed in the College Football Playoff

    The AP has named an All-America team every year since 1925, and Notre Dame’s two first-team picks this season increased its all-time lead to 87.

    Downs, the Big Ten defensive player of the year, has made the first team each of his two seasons at Ohio State after landing on the second team as a freshman at Alabama in 2023. He is one of 12 players on the 27-man first team who did not start their careers at their current school. Downs is joined on the first team by fellow Buckeyes Jeremiah Smith, Kayden McDonald and Arvell Reese.

    Mendoza, who won the Heisman Trophy over the weekend, led the top-ranked Hoosiers to a 13-0 record and the No. 1 seed in the College Football Playoff after transferring from California. He has thrown a nation-leading 33 touchdown passes and is the catalyst of one of the most productive offenses in the country.

    A total of 18 schools are represented on the first team, including seven of the 12 in the CFP.

    Iowa has had at least one first-team player seven straight years and in 10 of the last 12. This is the fourth year in a row Miami, Notre Dame and Ohio State have had at least one.

    Punter Cole Maynard gave Western Kentucky its first-ever first-team pick. Defensive lineman Landon Robinson is Navy’s first since 1975 and kicker Kansei Matsuzawa is Hawaii’s first since 1986.

    First-team All-Americans (by conference)

    Big Ten — 10

    SEC — 6

    Big 12 — 3

    ACC — 1

    Independent — 3

    Conference USA — 2

    American — 1

    Mountain West — 1

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    The AP All-America team was selected by a panel of 52 college Top 25 poll voters.

    First-team offense

    Wide receiver —Makai Lemon, Southern California, junior, 5-11, 195, Los Angeles.

    Wide receiver — Jeremiah Smith, Ohio State, sophomore, 6-3, 223, Miami Gardens, Florida.

    Wide receiver — Skylar Bell, UConn, senior, 6-0, 185, New York, N.Y.

    Tackle — Francis Mauigoa, Miami, junior, 6-6, 335,Ili’ili, American Samoa.

    Tackle — Spencer Fano, Utah, junior, 6-6, 308, Spanish Fork, Utah.

    Guard — Emmanuel Pregnon, Oregon, senior, 6-5, 318, Denver.

    Guard — Beau Stephens, Iowa, senior, 6-5, 315, Blue Springs, Missouri.

    Center — Logan Jones, Iowa, graduate, 6-3, 202, Council Bluffs, Iowa.

    Tight end — Eli Stowers, Vanderbilt, graduate, 6-4, 235, Denton, Texas.

    Quarterback — Fernando Mendoza, Indiana, junior, 6-5, 225, Miami.

    Running back — Jeremiyah Love, Notre Dame, junior, 6-0, 214, St. Louis.

    Running back — Ahmad Hardy, Missouri, sophomore, 5-10, 210, Oma, Mississippi.

    Kicker — Kansei Matsuzawa, Hawaii, senior, 6-2, 200, Tokyo.

    All-purpose — KC Concepcion, Texas A&M, junior, 5-11, 190, Charlotte, North Carolina.

    First-team defense

    Edge rusher — David Bailey, Texas Tech, senior, 6-3, 250, Irvine, California.

    Edge rusher — Cashius Howell, Texas A&M, senior, 6-2, 248, Kansas City, Missouri.

    Interior lineman — Kayden McDonald, Ohio State, junior, 6-3, 326, Suwanee, Georgia.

    Interior lineman — Landon Robinson, Navy, senior, 6-0, 287, Fairlawn, Ohio.

    Linebacker — Jacob Rodriguez, Texas Tech, senior, 6-1, 235, Wichita Falls, Texas.

    Linebacker — Arvell Reese, Ohio State, junior, 6-4, 243, Cleveland.

    Linebacker — CJ Allen, Georgia, junior, 6-1, 235, Barnesville, Georgia.

    Cornerback — Leonard Moore, Notre Dame, sophomore, 6-2, 195, Round Rock, Texas.

    Cornerback — Mansoor Delane, LSU, senior, 6-0, 190, Silver Spring, Maryland.

    Safety — Caleb Downs, Ohio State, junior, 6-0, 205, Hoschton, Georgia.

    Safety — Bishop Fitzgerald, Southern California, senior, 5-11, 205, Woodbridge, Virginia.

    Defensive back — Jakari Foster, Louisiana Tech, senior, 6-0, 211, Piedmont, Alabama.

    Punter — Cole Maynard, Western Kentucky, senior, 6-1, 180, Mooresville, North Carolina.

    Second-team offense

    Wide receiver — Carnell Tate, Ohio State, junior, 6-3, 195, Chicago.

    Wide receiver — Malachi Toney, Miami, freshman, 5-11, 188, Liberty City, Florida.

    Wide receiver — Danny Scudero, San Jose State, sophomore, 5-9, 174, San Jose, California.

    Tackle — Kadyn Proctor, Alabama, junior, 6-7, 366, Des Moines, Iowa.

    Tackle — Carter Smith, Indiana, junior, 6-5, 313, Powell, Ohio.

    Guard — Olaivavega Ioane, Penn State, junior, 6-4, 323, Graham, Washington.

    Guard — Ar’maj Reed-Adams, Texas A&M, graduate, 6-5, 325, Dallas.

    Center – Jake Slaughter, Florida, senior, 6-4, 303, Sparr, Florida.

    Tight end — Kenyon Sadiq, Oregon, junior, 6-3, 245, Idaho Falls, Idaho.

    Quarterback — Diego Pavia, Vanderbilt, graduate, 6-0, 207, Albuquerque, New Mexico.

    Running back — Emmett Johnson, Nebraska, junior, 5-11, 200, Minneapolis.

    Running back — Kewan Lacy, Mississippi, sophomore, 5-11, 210, Dallas.

    Kicker — Tate Sandell, Oklahoma, junior, 5-9, 182, Port Neches, Texas.

    All-purpose — Wayne Knight, James Madison, junior, 5-7, 190, Smyrna, Delaware.

    Second-team defense

    Edge rusher — Rueben Bain Jr., Miami, junior, 6-3, 270, Miami.

    Edge rusher — John Henry Daley, Utah, sophomore, 6-4, 255, Alpine, Utah.

    Interior lineman — A.J. Holmes Jr., Texas Tech, junior, 6-3, 300, Houston.

    Interior lineman — Peter Woods, Clemson, junior, 6-3, 310, Alabaster, Alabama.

    Linebacker — Sonny Syles, Ohio State, senior, 6-5, 243, Pickerington, Ohio.

    Linebacker — Anthony Hill Jr., Texas, junior, 6-3, 238, Denton, Texas.

    Linebacker — Red Murdock, Buffalo, graduate, 6-1, 240, Petersburg, Virginia.

    Cornerback — D’Angelo Ponds, Indiana, junior, 5-9, 173, Miami.

    Cornerback — Chris Johnson, San Diego State, senior, 6-0, 195, Eastvale, California.

    Safety — Dillon Thieneman, Oregon, junior, 6-0, 205, Westfield, Indiana.

    Safety — Louis Moore, Indiana, senior, 5-11, 200, Mesquite, Texas.

    Defensive back — Hezekiah Masses, California, senior, 6-1, 185, Deerfield Beach, Florida.

    Punter — Brett Thorson, Georgia, senior, 6-2, 235, Melbourne, Australia.

    Third-team offense

    Wide receiver — Eric McAlister, TCU, senior, 6-3, 205, Azie, Texas.

    Wide receiver — Chris Brazzell II, Tennessee, junior, 6-5, 200, Midland, Texas.

    Wide receiver — Jordyn Tyson, Arizona State, junior, 6-2, 200, Allen, Texas.

    Tackle — Keagen Trost, Missouri, graduate, 6-4, 316, Kankakee, Illinois.

    Tackle — Brian Parker II, Duke, junior, 6-5, 305, Cincinnati.

    Guard — Keylan Rutledge, Georgia Tech, senior, 6-4, 330, Royston, Georgia.

    Guard — Evan Tengesdahl, Cincinnati, sophomore, 6-3, 320, Dayton, Ohio.

    Center — Iapani Laloulu, Oregon, junior, 6-2, 329, Honolulu.

    Tight end — Michael Trigg, Baylor, senior, 6-4, 240, Tampa, Florida.

    Quarterback — Julian Sayin, Ohio State, redshirt freshman, 6-1, 208, Carlsbad, California.

    Running back — Cam Cook, Jacksonville State, junior, 5-11, 200, Round Rock, Texas.

    Running back — Kaytron Allen, Penn State, senior, 5-11, 219, Norfolk, Virginia.

    Kicker — Aidan Birr, Georgia Tech, junior, 6-1, 205, Kennedale, Texas.

    All-purpose — Jadarian Price, Notre Dame, junior, 5-11, 210, Denison, Texas.

    Third-team defense

    Edge rusher — Caden Curry, Ohio State, senior, 6-3, 260, Greenwood, Indiana.

    Edge rusher — Nadame Tucker, Western Michigan, senior, 6-3, 250, New York.

    Interior lineman — Tyrique Tucker, Indiana, junior, 6-0, 302, Norfolk, Virginia.

    Interior lineman — Lee Hunter, Texas Tech, senior, 6-4, 330, Mobile, Alabama.

    Linebacker — Aiden Fisher, Indiana, senior, 6-1, 231, Fredericksburg, Virginia.

    Linebacker — Caden Fordham, North Carolina State, graduate, 6-1, 230, Ponte Vedra, Florida.

    Linebacker — Owen Long, Colorado State, sophomore, 6-2, 230, Whittier, California.

    Cornerback — Avieon Terrell, Clemson, junior, 5-11, 180, Atlanta.

    Cornerback — Treydan Stukes, Arizona, senior, 6-2, 200, Litchfield Park, Arizona.

    Safety — Michael Taaffe, Texas, senior, 6-0, 189, Austin, Texas.

    Safety — Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, Toledo, senior, 6-2, 202, Tampa, Florida.

    Defensive back — Bray Hubbard, Alabama, junior, 6-2, 213, Ocean Springs, Mississippi.

    Punter — Ryan Eckley, Michigan State, junior, 6-2, 207, Lithia, Florida.

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  • Protesters demand resignation of city leader facing child sex crime charges

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    Editor’s Note: This article discusses sexual assault. If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, you can call RAINN’s National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673. 

    COLUMBUS, Ohio — Some Whitehall city and community leaders are calling for the resignation of Whitehall City Council member Gerald Dixon after he was jailed and charged for alleged inappropriate sexual conduct with children.

    What You Need To Know

    • Protesters gathered out front Whitehall City Hall, calling for the resignation of Whitehall City Council member Gerald Dixon

    • Gerald Dixon is facing charges for alleged inappropriate sexual conduct with children

    • Gerald Dixon says he does not plan to resign

    Protesters gathered out front Whitehall City Hall Wednesday night, calling for the resignation of Whitehall City Council member Gerald Dixon.

    “Whitehall City Council does not care. It creates a scary environment,” said Michael Young, City of Grace pastor.

    Following a year’s long multi-state investigation, Dixon was arrested, jailed and charged for child sex crimes dating all the way back to the 1990s. Eight victims have been identified so far. 

    Dixon spent one night in jail before he was released on his own personal recognizance due to a court paperwork issue.

    “’I’m not going to put blame on any other organization I don’t know their processes, but it is frustrating because we promised victims that they’re safe and now they’re not. Well, I don’t want to say they’re not safe but that umbrella that we were providing them with him being incarcerated is no longer there,” said Whitehall Police Deputy Chief Shawn Wilson.

    Hours after being released from jail, Dixon showed up at city hall where he was sworn back into office. Spectrum News asked him that night if the allegations against him were true, and Dixon declined to comment.

    “I’m making absolutely no comment on that. None,” said Dixon.

    Whitehall’s mayor called for Dixon’s resignation at the rally.

    “It is my expectation that he resign his seat from city council. Now I have a follow up. I have been able to speak with city council members, a few of them, and they have the heart, the means and the motivation to actually remove this councilmember from his seat on city council,” said Michael Bevins Whitehall mayor.

    Whitehall’s city attorney says it would take a vote from every other member of council to remove Dixon.

    “I wanted to hear what everybody had to say at this rally. Obviously deeply concerned about the situation. I’m not sure of all the details but I certainly would hope that Mr. Dixon would step down,” said Amy Harcar, Whitehall City Council member. 

    Demonstrators prayed, chanted “Dixon must go” and even concerned children in the community spoke out.

    Dixon told Spectrum News he does not plan to resign.

    “Because the people elected me, and I have not been brought before a jury of my peers and whatever else it is and so here I am,” said Dixon.

    Dixon is due back in court on Dec. 23. 

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  • High school football playoffs replays on Spectrum News 1

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    OHIO — More Ohio high school football playoff games took place Friday night with several closely contested matches, including three state semifinal matchups.

    Fans can watch the OHSAA playoffs replays on Spectrum News 1 and on the Spectrum News mobile app. Fourteen total games are available to watch.

    Olentangy Orange vs. St. Edward – Northern Ohio Division I, Region 1
    Airing on Spectrum News 1 in Cleveland, Toledo and Columbus

    The undefeated Orange took on the Eagles in the the Division 1 state semifinals. It should be a high scoring matchup, with both teams averaging around 36 points per game. They battled it out at Arlin Field in Mansfield.

    St. Xavier vs. Middletown – Central Ohio Division I, Region 2
    Airing on Spectrum News 1 in Cincinnati & Dayton

    Another state semifinals battle between the Bombers and Middies took place at Welcome Stadium in Dayton. Its the Bombers first appearance in the state semifinals since 2020. Middletown will be riding high coming into this matchup after capturing their first regional title.

    Big Walnut vs. Anderson – Southern Ohio Division II, Region 7
    Airing on channel 314

    This state semifinal game was grudge match carrying over from last year. The Raptors came into this matchup undefeated on the season, while Big Walnut had only lost one game. Both teams set out to show who really is the better football organization in this matchup at Historic Crew Stadium.

    Other matchups

    Here is a list of games that will be available for fans to watch on the Spectrum News mobile app:

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  • The Big Game: Everything You Need to Know

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    Arguably the biggest rivalry in college football comes to a head once again this Saturday in Ann Arbor, when The Ohio State University Buckeyes take on the University of Michigan Wolverines at The Big House before an audience of more than 110,000 in person and millions on TV.

    Spectrum News 1 breaks down everything you need to know ahead of the game.

    Ohio State head coach Ryan Day watches during the first half of an NCAA college football game against the Wisconsin Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

    GAME TIME: 12 p.m.

    LOCATION: The Big House in Ann Arbor, Michigan

    FORECAST: Ohio State takes on Michigan in chilly temperatures

    Rivalry Week Headlines

    Ohio State and Michigan brace for The Game with playoff implications and historic stakes

    While last year’s 13-10 loss galvanized the Buckeyes and propelled them toward their first national championship in 10 years, the pain of that defeat has not been forgotten.

    75th anniversary: The Snow Bowl goes down in football history

    A blizzard that swept over Ohio in 1950 created a historical matchup between Ohio and Michigan that will never be duplicated.

    Julian Sayin’s defining moment: Can Ohio State’s QB end the losing streak against Michigan?

    Julian Sayin has done everything that has been asked of him in his first season as Ohio State’s starting quarterback. Yet what remains is a signature drive or performance.

    A rivalry that seems as old as time heats up once again on Saturday. But what makes the Ohio State and Michigan matchups mean so much to students, alumni and fans?

     

    Ohio State running back Quinshon Judkins plays against Michigan during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

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  • Kickstarting the holidays with a race benefiting young readers

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    COLUMBUS, Ohio — A race that’s been around for almost two decades has created a new tradition of physical fitness and charity for many Ohioans on Thanksgiving.

    What You Need To Know

    • On Thursday, Ohioans gathered for the Flying Feather Four Miler, an event where people run and walk while supporting young readers through the 2nd and 7 Campaign

    • Former OSU football player Ryan Miller is the founder of 2nd and 7 Campaign, which helps promote reading and positive role models

    • Organizers said they have about 3,000 participants per year, and this is the 19th race.

    It’s one of the largest events in central Ohio.

    On Thursday, Ohioans gathered for the Flying Feather Four Miler, an event where people run and walk while supporting young readers through the 2nd and 7 Campaign.

    Organizers said they have about 3,000 participants per year, and this is the 19th race.

    “Well, I was thinking what is a family tradition that we could start today that would facilitate like health and wellness,” Madi Collins, participant of the race, said. “And I think something that gets you out moving and moving your body on Thanksgiving Day, and also benefiting the community.”

    The race is on a flat surface through the Glacier Ridge Metro Park at Corazon Club, and people can bring their kids and their dogs. 

    But the biggest thing is that this event benefits children.

    Former OSU football player Ryan Miller is the founder of 2nd and 7 Campaign, which helps promote reading and positive role models.

    The campaign plans to open Ohio’s first free book bank.

    At the end, organizers say it’s all about being grateful for the children of the world.

    “Happy Thanksgiving,” 7-year-old Gabriel and 5-year-old Lillian Lancianese said.

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  • DeBrincat scores in overtime as the Red Wings beat the Blue Jackets 4-3

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    DETROIT — Alex DeBrincat scored 1:50 into overtime, and the Detroit Red Wings beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-3 on Saturday.

    DeBrincat skated in from the right side and lifted a shot over goaltender Jet Greaves’ left shoulder. It was his 10th goal this season.

    Moritz Seider and Ben Chiarot each had a goal and an assist for Detroit, which won for the third time in four games. Lucas Raymond also scored, Patrick Kane added two assists and Cam Talbot stopped 30 shots.

    Zach Werenski had a goal and an assist for Columbus. Adam Fantilli and Miles Wood also scored, and Greaves made 29 saves.

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  • Rickenbacker to offer nonstop flight service to Key West

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    COLUMBUS, Ohio — Rickenbacker International Airport will soon offer a new nonstop flight twice weekly to Key West, Florida, Columbus Regional Airport Authority President & CEO Joseph Nardone announced Tuesday. 

    The flight service will start May 21, 2026. 

    “Our long-standing partnership with Allegiant Air continues to expand travel opportunities for Central Ohio,” Nardone said. “Key West is a unique and highly sought destination, and this service is a welcome addition for travelers.”

    Allegiant Air now offers 10 nonstop destinations and up to 38 weekly flights during the peak summer travel season out of Rickebacker. 

    Passengers can now book their flights on Allegiant Air’s website.

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  • No. 12 Louisville uses hot hand from deep to wallop Ohio 106-81

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    LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Ryan Conwell scored 22 points and No. 12 Louisville had its best 3-point shooting game of the season to cruise to a 106-81 victory against Ohio on Saturday.

    What You Need To Know

    • Louisville beat Ohio 106-81 Saturday

    • Ryan Conwell scored 22 points

    • Ohio hosts Bethune-Cookman Wednesday

    The Cardinals (4-0), who entered Saturday averaging 102 points per game, topped 100 points for the third time this season. They went 16 of 35 from beyond the arc in matching their best start to a season in five years.

    Louisville shot 20 of 36 in the first half, including going 9 for 17 from 3-point range. Isaac McKneely scored 12 points in the half.

    Louisville also forced Ohio (1-3), a team that averaged 10.3 turnovers in its first three games, to commit 11 of its 17 turnovers in the first 20 minutes. That helped the Cardinals grow their lead to 58-37 with less than two minutes before halftime.

    Six Cardinals scored in double figures. Mikel Brown Jr. finished with 19 points and seven assists. McKneely had 15 points and Sananda Fru scored 10 of his 14 in the second half.

    Jackson Paveletzke led the Bobcats, matching his career-high of 28 points. An All-MAC first-team selection last season, Paveletzke made seven of his first eight shots and finished 8 of 14 from the field.

    Aidan Hadaway finished with 12 points and eight rebounds for Ohio.

    Up next

    Ohio hosts Bethune-Cookman on Wednesday night.

    Louisville travels to play Cincinnati on Friday night.


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  • Deer bag limits reduced in several Ohio counties

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    OHIO — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources announced new deer bag limitations for several southeastern Ohio counties on Thursday that run through the remainder of the 2025-2026 season.

    Hunting limitations were approved for white-tailed deer in Athens, Meigs, Morgan and Washington counties by the Ohio Wildlife Council. 

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    Officials said the new bag limits for these counties start on Monday, Dec. 1. Athens, Meigs and Washington counties’ bag limit will be reduced to one deer. Morgan County’s new limit is two deer. All the counties will have a three-deer limit until Sunday, Nov. 30.

    The reduction is in response to an outbreak of Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD). Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD) can be caused by the bite of an infected midge and is one of the most common diseases of white-tailed deer in the U.S. The disease does not affect humans, and transmission ends with the first frost, which kills the insect and interrupts the cycle.

    ODNR said deer bag limits throughout the rest of the state remain unchanged.

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  • BalletMet’s ‘The Nutcracker’ returning to Columbus in December

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    COLUMBUS, Ohio — BalletMet’s “The Nutcracker” will soon return to the Ohio Theatre with 22 performances. 

    What You Need To Know

    • The production will run from Dec. 11 to Dec. 28

    • The shows will feature nearly 300 costumes, 300 pounds of fake snow and 200 dancers

    • Tickets can be purchased online, at the CAPA ticket center or by calling (614) 229-4848

    The production will run from Dec. 11 to Dec. 28, and it will have two “My First Nutcracker” sensory friendly interactions, and it will feature more than 180 Academy students and trainees.

    “Since 1978, BalletMet’s The Nutcracker has been one of Columbus’s most beloved holiday traditions, and it is a joy for all of us at BalletMet to see it return,” said BalletMet’s Artistic Director Remi Wörtmeyer. “While the ballet will remain what Central Ohio knows and loves, we have a few surprises in store, making the overall Nutcracker experience even more exciting.”

    The shows will feature nearly 300 costumes, 300 pounds of fake snow and 200 dancers. 

    “Guided by Tchaikovsky‘s iconic score and Gerard Charles’s choreography, the two will weave together fantasy, adventure, and the spirit of the holiday season as the ballet follows Clara, the Nutcracker Prince, and their unforgettable journey,” a press release states.

    Here are the dates and times you can see “The Nutcracker:”

    • Dec. 11 – 7:30 p.m. 
    • Dec. 12 – 7:30 p.m.
    • Dec. 13 – noon and 5:30 p.m. 
    • Dec. 14 – noon and 5:30 p.m.
    • Dec. 16 – 7:30 p.m.
    • Dec. 17 – 7:30 p.m.
    • Dec. 18 – 7:30 p.m. 
    • Dec. 19 –7:30 p.m. 
    • Dec. 20 – noon and 7:30 p.m. 
    • Dec. 21 – noon and 5:30 p.m. 
    • Dec. 23 – 11 a.m. (My First Nutcracker/sensory-friendly environment) and 7:30 p.m. 
    • Dec. 24 – noon
    • Dec. 26 – 11 a.m. (My First Nutcracker/sensory-friendly environment) and 7:30 p.m.
    • Dec. 27 – noon and 7:30 p.m. 
    • Dec. 28 – noon

    Additionally, the BalletMet has the Pay What You Want program, which allows people to see performances at the price they choose. The program is being offered for performances on these days and times: 

    • Dec. 26 – 11 a.m. (My First Nutcracker/sensory-friendly environment) and 7:30 p.m.
    • Dec. 27 – noon and 7:30 p.m.
    • Dec. 28 – noon

    Tickets can be purchased online, at the CAPA ticket center or by calling (614) 229-4848. 

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  • Ryan Day warns against complacency ahead of Ohio State’s game against UCLA

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    COLUMBUS, Ohio — With two weeks remaining before its schedule gets tougher, top-ranked Ohio State looks to continue its dominating season when it hosts UCLA on Saturday night.

    What You Need To Know

    • Top-ranked Ohio State looks to continue its dominating season as it hosts UCLA on Saturday night

    • The 9-0 Buckeyes have dominated their six Big Ten games, winning by an average of 26.2 points

    • Coach Ryan Day emphasizes staying focused and not getting caught up in the hype
    • After UCLA, Ohio State will face Rutgers, leading to a showdown at Michigan

    The Buckeyes (9-0, 6-0 Big Ten) — who are favored by 31 1/2 points to beat the Bruins (3-6, 3-3), according to BetMGM Sportsbook — have dominated their six Big Ten games, winning by an average of 26.2 points. That includes a pair of 24-point victories the past two weeks against Penn State and at Purdue.

    The one person not buying into the hype, though, is coach Ryan Day.

    “And so it’s one thing to say, ‘OK, we’ve done X, Y, and Z up until this point,’ but that means absolutely nothing, like zero. We’ve done nothing,” he said following Wednesday’s practice. “So I understand everyone’s gonna talk about those things, but none of that has anything to do with what we’re doing moving forward. So if we think that has anything to do with this weekend or where we’re going, then we’re dead wrong. So we have to make sure we all understand that.”

    After facing UCLA, Ohio State will host Rutgers next Saturday, leading up to its Nov. 29 showdown at Michigan. This could set up a Dec. 6 matchup against second-ranked Indiana in the Big Ten Championship Game, followed by a potential College Football Playoff appearance.

    “We said this from the beginning, we wanna be the first (Ohio State) team ever to be back-to-back. And that’s a tall task. It’s easy to say, but it’s another thing to do. And so we’re in the middle of it right now, but we’ve got a lot of work to do and we gotta continue to stay focused on what matters,” Day said.

    Day’s more immediate focus is making sure quarterback Julian Sayin and wide receiver Jeremiah Smith remain concentrated on the present, rather than thinking about potential Heisman Trophy considerations.

    Sayin leads the Football Bowl Subdivision in completion percentage (80.9%) and passer rating (192.6). Smith is second with 10 receiving touchdowns and sixth in receptions (65) and receiving yards (862).

    “Our guys understand that if you win as a team, then everybody’s going to do well. I think you can see that with Jeremiah. You can see it with Julian. They both are pulling for each other. If I started to feel like it was becoming an individual thing, then yeah, we’d probably put a stop to it,” Day said.

    The Bruins have lost their last two, including a 56-6 setback at Indiana on Oct. 25. Interim coach Tim Skipper is 3-3 since replacing the fired DeShaun Foster.

    “It’s always going to come back to us just doing what we’re supposed to do. The big message from that game to this one will be starting fast. We have to take care of us. We can’t worry about who we were playing and things like that,” Skipper said.

    Welcome back, Nico

    Nico Iamaleava returns to Ohio Stadium, albeit in different circumstances.

    The UCLA sophomore was Tennessee’s starting quarterback during the Volunteers’ 42-17 loss to the Buckeyes in a College Football Playoff first-round game last December. Iamaleava was 14-of-31 passing for 104 yards and had a career-high 20 rushing attempts for 47 yards.

    “He takes hits, but he’ll get back up and do his thing. You just got to be aware of his feet, him on the ground and in the air because he can hurt you both ways,” defensive tackle Eddrick Houston said.

    Even though Iamaleava is the leader of a 3-6 squad, Day knows how dangerous he can be. He is second in the Big Ten among quarterbacks with 474 rushing yards.

    “He played tough in the playoff game here, and I’m watching him play the last few weeks, and man, he’s physical, he runs hard,” Day said.

    Tate’s status

    Ohio State could be without Carnell Tate for a second straight game. Day did not have an update on the junior wide receiver after he was held out of the Purdue game due to precautionary reasons.

    Tate has 39 catches, 711 yards, and seven touchdowns this season.

    On guard

    Ohio State’s biggest lineup question going into the game is who will start at right guard? Josh Padilla is coming back from injury after missing last week at Purdue.

    The Buckeyes are still likely to go with a rotation of Padilla, Tegra Tshabola and Ethan Onianwa, as no one has emerged as a clear starter.

    Moving on up

    A win would give Day his sixth season of at least 10 victories, moving him past Woody Hayes and John Cooper.

    Urban Meyer and Jim Tressel share the mark with seven.

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