Which teams have most favorable crossover foes? Least favorable?
Brent Yarina, BTN.com Senior Editor via Big Ten Network

BTN.com senior writer Tom Dienhart has spent the last couple of days analyzing Big Ten schedules, looking at teams’ best chance to card an upset and toughest non-conference game. Today, I’m laying out each team’s 2016 crossover foes, to see which teams have the easiest and toughest draws. This season, with the addition of a ninth Big Ten game, there will be three crossover games, compared to two previously, and all Big Ten East teams play two of them at home; the Big Ten West will get two home crossovers in 2017. Here’s a look at 2016 crossovers: Illinois (2015

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Ultimate No. 1: 10 takeaways from AP's all-time rankings
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Even in the Buckeyes' worst decade, the 1940s, they still appeared in more than half of the AP polls (55.7 percent). The 1940s also marked USC's worst decade, but the Trojans still appeared in 47.4 percent of AP polls. Texas fell off in the 1990s but ...
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Listen: What position groups are concerns for Buckeyes?
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Ohio State football: Urban Meyer takes the blame for the thing that derailed Buckeyes' 2015 title chances
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Everyone knew it didn't work because Meyer finally changed it after the Michigan State loss, and the Buckeyes averaged 43 points and 489 yards in season-ending wins over Michigan and Notre Dame, two top 10 teams. Now Meyer has admitted he got it ...


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Running back in the 2019 class gets an Ohio State offer
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The Buckeyes sent an offer to elite 2019 RB Devyn Ford.

As we slowly start to advance through August, fall camp continues to inch closer and closer. Along with preparing for the start of the season, the coaching staff is looking to stay on top of the recruiting world for not just the class of 2017, but for all classes that follow as well.

An elite offer to an elite player


A new offer went out to 2019 running back Devyn Ford (Stafford, VA / North Stafford) on Tuesday. Ford has not yet been evaluated by the major recruiting sites (because of his age), but his 19 total offers indicate that he'll be one of the tops at his position when the ranking do get released.




At 5-foot-11, 170 pounds, Ford possesses great speed and has plenty of time to continue to mature physically. Right now, Virginia Tech seems like the early favorite, with a slew of southern schools also occupying the top of his list. Currently, that list means just about nothing considering his age and all the visits that will be set up in the future. Urban Meyer has plenty of time to get the Buckeyes into a position to make a run for the elite Ford. This is a recruitment that should last his entire high school career and won't be one for the faint of heart.

Expect Ford to make lots of visits, as he's sure to be one of the best players in his class. Just watch his highlight reel.

In the chase


To 2018 news, current target Derrik Allen (Marietta, GA / Lassiter) has made it apparent that Ohio State and Georgia are the two schools pursuing him the hardest. Allen, a five-star cornerback, is rated the No.2 player at his position and No.21 overall in his class.


Allen has elite cornerback size at 6-foot-1 and also holds 31 total offers. Allen does not have a favorite at this point, but this is another case of where this recruitment could go the distance.

Currently, the two projections on the 247Sports Crystal Ball have Allen staying in the Peach State.


With so much time between now and National Signing Day for the 2018 class, a lot can change. Every school in America will be vying for the services of Allen over the next couple of years. Ohio State has fared well in the state of Georgia since Urban Meyer arrived and they will look to continue that trend.

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Buckeyes' Tate cleared after surgeries
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His return to the floor is critical for the Buckeyes as they look to rebound from last year's NIT season which featured the defections via transfer of four members of the program's highly-regarded 2015 recruiting class. Even with those losses, the ...
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Three Buckeyes who could be play makers in 2016
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When Urban Meyer's Ohio State Buckeyes were not producing as expected offensively against inferior opponents in 2015, fans began to raise eyebrows. Now with 2016 on the horizon, fans again don't know what to expect from a youthful, but skilled, offense ...


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The Top 100

The Associated Press has been ranking the best teams in college football since 1936. Over 80 years and 1,103 polls, a total of 165 schools have been ranked and 44 of them have been ranked No. 1 (Minnesota was the first).

To determine the all-time Top 25, the AP formula counted poll appearances (one point) to mark consistency, No. 1 rankings (two points) to acknowledge elite programs and gave a bonus for AP championships (10 points).

1 OHIO STATE (1,112 Points)


Total appearances:852, 77.24% of all polls
First appearance:1936
No.1 ranking:105
Championships:Five (last 2014)
Best full decade:1970s appeared in 92.57% of polls.
Worst full decade:1940s appeared in 55.68% of polls.
Poll point:There have only been three seasons during the 80-year history of the AP poll in which the Buckeyes were not ranked at least once, the fewest poll-less seasons of any program.

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Buckeyes officially out of Gary Trent Jr. chase
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Ohio State was in the mix early, and possibly a favorite for 5-star Class of 2017 shooting guard Gary Trent Jr. when his recruitment first kicked off, but just a couple years later and the Buckeyes are now officially out of the picture. The Saint Paul ...

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Two Buckeyes named preseason first-team All-American, per Steele
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Ohio State will be "strong up the middle" to use a baseball term this season with junior quarterback J.T. Barrett, senior center Pat Elflein and junior middle linebacker Raekwon McMillan. In his preseason first-team All-American list (ESPN Insider link ...
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Ohio State men's basketball | Matta says Buckeyes are moving on from rough season
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With the summer instructional period closed and his Buckeyes headed home to prepare for the start of the fall semester, Matta met with reporters at Value City Arena for the first time in more than three months. And as the passing of each day puts more ...
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If you can get there early enough, Thurman's is a great place to grab a sandwich. Very friendly staff/owner.

Also, try catching the Skull Session prior to the game. It is quite an experience. There should also be plenty of things to occupy some time in front of St John Arena.

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The Hurry Up: Buckeyes Make Elite Receiver's Top 10 as Commitment Date Looms, Ohio State Pledge Will Not Attend ...
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The 6-foot-2, 205-pound Woodbey has considered Ohio State his leader since the Buckeyes offered him in mid-June. He has an impressive list of scholarship offers from schools like Alabama, Florida State, LSU, Michigan, Notre Dame, Oklahoma and USC.
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Not fiery, but it seemed like it belonged somewhere on BP: http://www.skynews.com.au/culture/offbeat/2015/07/23/dutch-driver-takes-a-bridge-too-far.html

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Ohio State's Pat Elflein and Raekwon McMillan named to preseason All-America team
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Two of Ohio State's biggest stars are getting the recognition they deserve.

"First team: Center - Pat Elflein, Linebacker - Raekwon McMillan"

- Sports Illustrated


The preseason accolades keeping on coming for the leaders of the 2016 Ohio State Buckeyes. Center Pat Elflein and middle linebacker Raekwon McMillan have been mentioned on most of the award lists possible at their position and have now been named to Sports Illustrated's preseason All-America team. The duo were the only Buckeyes to make the list. Elflein was an All-American last season at guard but shifting over to center doesn't seem to have hurt his prospects in that regard. Should he lead Ohio State's offensive line again this season, Elflein could be looking at a very respectable draft pick and another appearance on the finalized version of the All-America team.

McMillan, meanwhile, enters his junior season in Columbus. The former five-star linebacker has already started to live up to the hype when Ohio State was recruiting him, seeing plenty of action as a true freshman and then last season as a starter in his own right. McMillan led the team in tackles last season and will look to do the same as he prepares for a professional career of his own. With a team so young on both sides of the ball, players like Elflein and McMillan are invaluable, especially in critical moments during games which the Buckeyes are sure to find themselves in this year.

"Not only will Elliott be the Cowboys' most impactful rookie, he very well could be the NFL's, too."

- Cameron DaSilva, FOX Sports


Cameron DaSilva of FOX Sports took the liberty of predicting which rookies would have the most impact in their first years for each team in the NFL. Ohio State's rookies represented well, as four of the Buckeyes drafted were named to the list. The first (and most obvious) was Ezekiel Elliott, playing for the Dallas Cowboys. With already building excitement by having the top jersey sales at NFL shop, Elliott is expected to be a centerpiece for the Cowboys offense this season and is even being taken high in fantasy football drafts with the potential to be great from day one. And with an offensive line that large and powerful, how could you not be excited for No. 15?

Also making the list were Michael Thomas in New Orleans (over Vonn Bell), Braxton Miller in Houston (over Will Fuller), and Taylor Decker in Detroit. Thomas has been reportedly having a fantastic camp for the Saints and has been one of the top performers during the offseason. Miller figures to touch the ball a fair share this season simply because of his versatility with the ability to carry the ball and also make catches which might give him a slight edge over Will Fuller out of Notre Dame. Decker looks like he'll be playing some right tackle this season but could eventually move over to left tackle where he's more comfortable down the line but will still have a huge impact on protecting Matthew Stafford for the Lions.

"You're not going to win ever rep. ... That humbles you. You will be humbled. It's fun, though. I love it."

- Darron Lee via Randy Lange, NewYorkJets.com


Another one of the rookie Ohio State players making the transition to the NFL is linebacker Darron Lee. Lee passed on coming back to Columbus for another season after making his mark on the program by helping the Buckeyes get a national championship and Fiesta Bowl win. Now, playing with the New York Jets, Lee is trying his best to get his mind up to speed, where his body has already caught up. As Lee mentions in the article, the practice grind is a marathon and not a sprint. Although Lee has shown to have good instincts and has the physicality to succeed on this level, the mental part is taking some more getting used to.

A freshman All-American in 2014 followed by a second-team All-American honor, Lee is smart enough of a football player to not be slowed down for long. The Jets have been pleased overall with their first-round pick, and have praised Lee's attitude and general lack of ego. Always a team player, Lee is set up for success in the NFL and should be fun to watch as the years progress.

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Buckeyes on top in All-Time AP College Football Poll
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After generating scores for the 165 total teams that have been ranked since the poll's inception in 1936, the All-Time AP College Football Poll ranks the Ohio State Buckeyes at number one, with a total of 1,112 points. What's next for the Buckeyes ...
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SI.com names two Buckeyes as Preseason All-Americans
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Ohio State is the Best!
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The AP confirmed what Buckeye Nation already knew…The Ohio State University is the best team ever according to a collection of the previous 1,103 polls taking place over 80 years. According to the AP they determined this by a simple process:


The result is the Buckeyes receiving a total of 1,112 points. Amazingly, over the 80 year period, the AP found the Buckeyes were not ranked at least once in only three seasons which is pretty cool.

Interestingly, the Buckeyes week three opponent, Oklahoma, was ranked second with 1,055 points. Two other Big Ten teams cracked the top 10; Nebraska at six (901 points) and Michigan at seven (894 points).

Amazingly, the SEC only had two teams in the top ten but undoubtedly their other twelve teams could collectively beat every other team at any time during the 80 year period.

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Ohio State, Oklahoma, Notre Dame lead AP all-time Top 25 - ESPN
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Ohio State, Oklahoma, Notre Dame lead AP all-time Top 25
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Who's No. 1? The Associated Press began asking the most important question in sports in 1936, and 1,103 times since then the AP college football poll has provided an answer that has only led to more questions, such as: What? Why? Are you kidding?
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Ohio State garners No. 1 spot in AP top 25 poll of last 80 years
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This is awesome: The Associated Press, which operates the longest-running college football poll, published a top 25 Tuesday that ranks the nation’s best programs over the last 80 years (1936). No. 1? It’s Ohio State, the program that has been ranked in the poll for more weeks than any other team (852), including the most at No. 1 (105). Michigan (No. 7), Michigan State (No. 19), Wisconsin (No. 24) and Iowa (No. 25) also land on the list, as do current Big Ten members Nebraska (No. 6) and Penn State (No. 12), both of which experienced their best years pre-Big

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Buckeyes ranked No. 1 in AP all-time college football poll
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Ohio State racked up 1,152 points to take the top spot in the poll. The Oklahoma Sooners came in second with 1,055 points. Notre Dame rounded out the top three with 1,042 points. The Associated Press has been ranking the best teams in college football ...
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Ohio State named AP’s No. 1 college football program all-time
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That’s some honor for the program Woody, Jim Tressel, and Urban Meyer all had hands in.

While Michigan fans rallied around getting a basketball player on their football jerseys Tuesday, Buckeye faithful had a bit more to be excited about.

In the first ever Associated Press all-time Top 25, the Ohio State Buckeyes came out number one. The AP tabulated more than 1,100 weekly polls from over 80 years. The end result is based on total poll appearances, the number of times ranked No. 1 and AP national championships.

Joining the Buckeyes in the Top 5 are their opponents this fall, Oklahoma, at No. 2, Notre Dame at three, defending national champions Alabama at No. 4, and USC at No. 5. Michigan checked in 7th with Penn State 12th, Michigan State 19th, Wisconsin 24th, and Iowa 25th.

Now known as The AP Top 25, the power rankings originated with 20 teams, then was reduced to 10 teams from 1961 to 1967. The poll expanded back to 20 then later grew again to the 25 teams we’re accustomed to prior to the 1989 season.

Though no longer part of the formula that determines College Football’s primarily recognized national champion, the AP poll still awards its own national championship trophy as its done since the 30s. A panel of 61 voters make up the current Top 25 participants with 2016’s inaugural poll set to be released Sunday, Aug. 21.

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Ohio State commit Tanner Laczynski makes final cut at USA hockey Junior Evaluation Camp
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Ohio State hockey pledge and Philadephia Flyers 2016 6th round NHL Draft selection Tanner Laczynski surprised the hockey world this morning by earning a spot in the final three split squad games for Team USA's National Junior Evaluation Camp. What that means is that Laczynski is turning heads and has come out of relative obscurity to be in contention for a spot in the most prestigious amateur hockey tournament in the world, the U20 World Junior Championship.

Laczynski surprisingly beat out competition such as Anaheim Ducks’ first round pick Max Jones (though Tanner is a year older, so let’s calm down a little) and remains one of the final 17 forwards left on the US roster as of now, with split squad games remaining versus Sweden, Finland and Canada.

The two way forward will be joining Ohio State’s mens hockey team this fall, and even impressed and surprised ESPN’s hockey draft guru Corey Pronman:


If he can show the kind of talent and ability on both sides of the puck he’s exhibited for the USA’s NJEC, a heralded freshman season may be in the cards for Laczynski this fall in Columbus.

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