This week's notebook features OSU target Franklin Howard, who will make his college decision Monday. Plus, D'Angelo Russell wraps up his prep career, while a group of Ohio stars...

The Ohio State-Michigan State rematch is one of the most anticipated games of the 2014 season. On Thursday, both coaches previewed the year ahead.

Last year's bottom Big Ten teams have the most starters returning, while the top teams have the most to replace. This could upset the B1G status quo in 2014.

Athlon Sports has ranked all 128 FBS coaches for 2014. Ohio State's Urban Meyer only trails Alabama's Nick Saban on the list.

Ohio State's next kicker could be a true freshman and native of Germany. Get to know him here.

Urban working on rebuilding football culture, Zach Smith bashes negative recruiting foe who's 0-2 vs. OSU, El Guapo gets new ink, some check-ins with old friends and more.

In 2014 we venerate Jesse Owens, the man who punched Hitler in his racist mug and while winning gold medals. But what about the other 65 years of his life?