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Ohio State's Vonn Bell named Thorpe Award semifinalist

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Bell will try to become the third Buckeye to win the award for the best defensive back in college football (Malcolm Jenkins-2008, Antoine Winfield-1998).

The Best Damn Band in the Land has made it to London

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Now they have to change their name to the Best Damn Band in the World.

Kareem Walker reaffirms his Ohio State commitment ... again

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Ohio State fans have to be pleased that his last visit will be in Columbus.

Does Cardale know something we don't?

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Tough to gauge (no pun intended) whether he's simply letting off steam after one of the less stellar performances in his career or if he and teammate J.T. Barrett met with the coaches this morning and the groundwork was laid for a possible demotion.

Urban Meyer's next two media availabilities are this afternoon and tomorrow evening, so it's possible we find out which sooner rather than later.

Michael Jordan signs early financial aid paperwork with Ohio State

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After announcing it Saturday morning, the Michigan product offensive lineman made things official by filling out his early financial aid paperwork with Urban Meyer and the Buckeyes. The team now has enhanced contact privileges with Jordan and his scholarship with Ohio State is guaranteed in full.

Ohio State opens as 20.5-point favorites at Rutgers

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Road night game? No problem. Though Rutgers star wide out Leonte Carroo is expected to go despite getting banged up in the Scarlet Knights' come-from-behind win against Indiana, the Bucks are expected by Vegas to cruise.

For more odds, be sure to visit our partners, Oddsshark.

D'Angelo Russell is going to be a problem at the next level

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Lakers (and Buckeyes) haters alike may be having to eat a whole heck of a lot of crow, sooner rather than later.