Buckeyes to face Clemson in CFP semifinal at Fiesta Bowl
The College Football Playoff selection committee paired second-seeded Ohio State to play No. 3 Clemson in the Fiesta Bowl in Glendale on December 28 at 8 p.m. The semifinalists also include top-seeded LSU vs No. 4 Oklahoma at the Peach Bowl in Atlanta at 4 p.m. on the same day. Winners advance to the national championship in New Orleans on January 13. The Buckeyes were ranked No. 1 entering the weekend.
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Ohio State Becomes CFP Semifinal Contender After Big Ten Win
Ohio State built a 21-7 halftime deficit into a 34-21 comeback over Wisconsin as the Buckeyes seek to retain the No 1 ranking. The upcoming Fiesta Bowl semifinal with Clemson is set for December 28 at 8 p.m. in Glendale Arizona on ESPN.
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Clemson Faces Ohio State In Fiesta Bowl Semifinal
Clemson the No 3 seed meets No 2 Ohio State in the Fiesta Bowl semifinal in Glendale Arizona on December 28. LSU and Oklahoma earn the other playoff spots as unbeaten LSU carries a 28 game win streak into the Peach Bowl.
Browns edge Bengals to keep slim playoff hopes alive
Cleveland overcomes a stronger Bengals performance as Nick Chubb runs for 106 yards and Baker Mayfield plus Kareem Hunt score rushing touchdowns. Odell Beckham Jr. remains at the center of off field drama as the Browns win 27 19 to improve their faint postseason chances.
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Browns at Cardinals show resilience amid Beckham distractions
Browns beat Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium as Denzel Ward set up the first score with a 61 yard interception return and Mayfield capitalized on a reversed third interception call. Offseason surgery rumors and Beckham trade talk hovered over the locker room as he declined to comment.
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Canton eyes long term bid to host state football finals
Canton aims to be the long term home for Ohio high school football finals after hosting for three seasons. The OHSAA will keep an open process, evaluating sites on quality, logistics, and finances, with Columbus and other cities in consideration. Geographical location may affect the selection.
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