Kirk Herbstreit ... its last six games. Ohio State, however, has six first-quarter touchdowns in its three College Football Playoff games. "They've knocked teams out," Herbstreit said.

Jim Karsatos, who started at quarterback for Ohio State in the mid-1980s, has died at the age of 61.

They outgained the Irish, 231-18, the rest of the first half. Ohio State quarterback Will Howard completed his first 13 passes, a CFP record for most consecutive completions. The Buckeyes also ...