June 22, 2026

Football: Ohio State drops in AP Poll again after dominant victory against Youngstown State


With the crowds support behind him, second-year Penn State wide receiver Parker Washington (3) secured a diving catch as former Ohio State graduate safety Tanner McCalister (15) makes a late effort at the ball. Washington impressed against the Buckeyes defense. The Penn State receiver secured 11 receptions for 179 yards and one touchdown. Then-No. 3 Ohio State (11-1) would overcome the receivers performance and defeat then-No. 13 Penn State 44-31 in happy Valley on Oct. 29. Credit: Zachary Rilley | Lantern File Ohio State dropped to No. 6 in the AP Top 25 college football poll Monday, marking the first time the program has fallen outside the top five since Jan. 11, 2022.  The Buckeyes aimed to make a strong statement in their home opener against Youngstown State after a lackluster start to the season. Ohio State surpassed its total 21 points against Indiana by scoring 28 in the first…

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