Ohio State freshman Isaiah Kema attended high school in Lubbock, and he’s as surprised as anyone at the state of Texas Tech’s football team.

The Miami Hurricanes would fall into the elite category. Led by edge rusher Rueben Bain Jr., the Canes have one of the best defensive fronts in the country, ranking seventh in opponent EPA per play and ninth in defensive success rate. This will, at the very least, keep this closer than the spread suggests.

ARLINGTON, Texas — Jack Sawyer rumbled down Ohio State’s sideline as a pack of Buckeyes sprinted behind him. As half of AT&T Stadium shouted for the defensive end to reach the end zone, a fairytale was being written.

The University of Texas at Austin now sits atop college sports in a way that matters as much as any championship: money. According to CNBC's latest valuation rankings, Texas' athletic program is worth $1.

In the late 1960s, longtime head athletic trainer Ernie Biggs suggested a way to reward players: make a major play or contribution to the team and receive a helmet sticker. While legendary Buckeyes coach Woody Hayes reportedly wasn’t immediately on board, he eventually relented.

The support from Bjork and others is reminiscent of how Ohio State handled last year’s fallout. Coach Ryan Day and players across Ohio State’s roster, such as defensive end Jack Sawyer, stood behind Fielding. This year, Fielding feels similar support.

The Indiana Hoosiers play the Alabama Crimson Tide in the Rose Bowl, a College Football Playoff quarterfinal game: Start time, where to watch.