Author: Joey Kaufman, Buckeye Xtra

Ohio State AD Gene Smith explored the idea of an independent football schedule following Big Ten’s initial cancellation of fall season, texts show.

Ohio State coach Ryan Day urged the Big Ten to reexamine the minimum game requirement to be eligible for the Big Ten championship game.

Ohio State’s game at Maryland on Saturday has been canceled due to a COVID-19 outbreak within the Terrapins’ program. It will not be rescheduled.