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USA Today
4 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Where does MSU opponent, Youngstown State rank in FCS preseason poll?
Where does the Spartans' FCS foe -- Youngstown State -- rank among its peers at the FCS level? It's outside of the top 25 but not by a lot. The Spartans host the Penguins of Youngstown State on September 13, and that home game could feature a ranked FCS opponent in the Penguins. The preseason FCS poll was recently released with Youngstown State landing outside the top 25 with 16 votes. The Penguins technically were the No. 39 ranked team based on number of votes but that of course could change should the Penguins get off to a strong start to the season. Youngstown State opens the year with a pair of winnable home games against Mercyhurst and Robert Morris before they travel to Spartan Stadium on September 13. Should they win both of those games, I wouldn't be surprised if they scooted their way into the FCS top 25 ahead of their battle with the Spartans. Kickoff between the Spartans and Penguins is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET on September 13. The game will be televised on Big Ten Network. Contact/Follow us @The SpartansWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Michigan State news, notes and opinion. You can also follow Robert Bondy on X @RobertBondy5.
Yahoo
03-08-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Broncos roster: RB Jaleel McLaughlin (No. 38) competing in crowded backfield
Broncos Wire's 90-man offseason roster series continues today with a look at third-year running back Jaleel McLaughlin, No. 38. Before the : McLaughlin (5-7, 187 pounds) started his college career at Ohio's Notre Dame College (DII) and he dominated at that level, rushing for more than 2,400 in each of his two seasons. McLaughlin then transferred to Youngstown State (FCS) and rushed for 3,418 yards in three years, finishing his college career with 8,155 rushing yards, an NCAA record. That impressive production combined with his 4.42 speed caught the attention of NFL teams seeking undrafted gems in 2023. Broncos tenure: The Denver Broncos signed McLaughlin as a college free agent after the 2023 NFL draft. McLaughlin appeared in all 17 games as a rookie, starting three of them. McLaughlin carried the ball 76 times for 410 yards and one touchdown while adding 31 receptions for 160 yards and two touchdowns in 2023. In 2024, McLaughlin saw an increased role in the backfield, with 113 carries for 496 yards and two touchdowns while hauling in 24 catches for 76 yards and two scores. McLaughlin proved that he was an explosive option out of the backfield, both in the receiving game and in the rushing attack. Chance to make the 53-man roster: Likely. In a rushing attack that struggled mightily in 2024, McLaughlin was the second-leading rusher on a team that only had 1,908 rushing yards and 12 rushing touchdowns combined. To put that into perspective, Eagles star Saquon Barkley had 2,005 yards and 13 rushing touchdowns by himself in 2024. McLaughlin has been a constant through the past few years of the Sean Payton regime, giving an explosive pop to a backfield that hasn't seen a semblance of stability since Javonte Williams and Melvin Gordon teamed up in the backfield in 2021 (and even that era was short-lived). McLaughlin will compete for a role alongside RJ Harvey, J.K. Dobbins and Audric Estime this summer. Related: These 25 celebrities are Broncos fans. This article originally appeared on Broncos Wire: Denver Broncos: Jaleel McLaughlin competing in crowded backfield
Yahoo
02-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
How much is Ohio State football paying its newly scheduled 2029 nonconference opponents?
Ohio State will pay a combined $2.7 million for two recently scheduled nonconference football games in 2029, according to contracts obtained by The Dispatch through a public records request. The school owes a guaranteed payout of $1.9 million to Navy, which replaced Nevada as the Buckeyes' season opener. Advertisement Youngstown State, which visits Ohio Stadium as the last of the three nonconference games in 2029, is to receive $800,000. Navy had two goat mascots on the sideline during their Aug. 30, 2014, game against Ohio State. The scheduling of the two games was announced on June 4. Charlotte, which was first added to the 2029 nonconference schedule two years ago, is owed $1.8 million, meaning Ohio State is to pay a combined $4.5 million for all three nonconference games that year. The financial obligation owed to Nevada as a result of pushing back their nonconference game to 2030 is also a little higher. According to a contract amendment, the guarantee is $1.85 million, increasing by $50,000. The Buckeyes' nonconference schedules have all been filled through 2029 with one open date left in 2030. Advertisement Joey Kaufman covers Ohio State football for The Columbus Dispatch. Email him at jkaufman@ and follow along on Bluesky, Instagram and X for more. Get more Ohio State football news by listening to our podcasts This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Ohio State football to pay $2.7 million for new nonconference games
Yahoo
24-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Group aims to stop controversial law banning DEI at Ohio's universities before it takes effect
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A controversial law that would ban DEI at Ohio's universities is scheduled to go into effect this week — unless a grassroots movement begun by Ohio professors can stop it. 'Unfortunately, given how bad this bill is for faculty, students, and higher education in general, this was our only option,' Mark Vopat, president of Youngstown State's faculty union, said. Vopat is one of three professors at Youngstown State University driving a state-wide volunteer effort to pause Senate Bill 1 until voters can decide whether or not to pass it in November. Vopat and his colleagues are racing a June 26 deadline to complete the referendum process, which requires collecting 250,000 signatures and submitting them to the state before S.B. 1 goes into effect on Friday. This past weekend marked the final major push for signatures. EdChoice families hit first when public schools lack transportation funding Senate Bill 1 will ban diversity, equity and inclusion efforts at Ohio's public universities, and limit faculty union powers. Ohio allows laws to be challenged in the 90 days before they take effect, and Vopat said it seemed that was the only option. See previous coverage in the video player above. 'It was clear that the 1,500 instances of opposition testimony, hundreds of in-person testimony, and thousands of people protesting resulted in no changes to the bill,' he said. To get on the ballot, they must collect 248,092 valid signatures from Ohio voters — equal to 6% of participants in the last gubernatorial election. They must also collect as many signatures as equal to 3% of the last gubernatorial vote in 44 of 88 counties. However, training materials for the effort's petition circulators said the group is hoping for at least 425,000 signatures, as they expect not all signatures will be considered valid. Vopat said this last weekend marked the final push for petition drives, adding the 'No Kings' protests, Pride events and Juneteenth events were especially productive for getting signatures. He said although there may be some targeted breakout petition events this week, widespread collection will end by Monday to have time to prepare the submission to the state. The group is entirely made up of volunteers. In early May, Vopat and his colleagues created the Labor Education And Diversity Ohio PAC to fund the printing of petitions, but said they initially paid out of pocket for materials and a website. How to stay safe from firework-related injuries this summer Vopat said the hard work is important to stop the bill from going into effect, and to prevent similar bills in the future. 'We want to stop the government in its steps before its attacks reach K-12 and other unions,' the effort's website said. 'What happens to higher education is going to roll down to K-12 and outward to other labor unions.' Vopat said the anti-DEI provisions in S.B. 1 harm everyone, from eliminating sensitivity training to support veterans to creating a 'chilling effect' toward what can be taught in the classroom. He also said the law's mandatory civic education course is an overstep and a dangerous precedent, saying it was the first time he can recall the state mandating both a course and the content taught in it. Provisions like these make the group think the measure could reasonably fail at the ballot. This week, the group will gather its signatures so they can be submitted to the state for review. Vopat said Attorney General Dave Yost gave them until June 26 to submit the petition, one day later than they had originally thought. If the signatures are verified by the Secretary of State, it will go to the Ohio Ballot Board to place on the Nov. 4 ballot. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
USA Today
04-06-2025
- Business
- USA Today
Ohio State football announces future nonconference schedule changes
Ohio State football announces future nonconference schedule changes 🚨 Changes to @OhioStateFB 2029 and 2030 Schedules 🔘 Opening up the 2029 season with Navy, scheduled for Sept. 1, 2029 🔘 Added a game vs. Youngstown State to be played in Ohio Stadium on Sept. 15, 2029 🔘 Game vs. University of Nevada moved to Sept. 7, 2030 ➕:… — Ohio State Buckeyes 🌰 (@OhioStAthletics) June 4, 2025 With all the changes we've seen in college football the last few years, it sure seems like the same schedules that were made years in advance and mostly locked in have been adjusted more and more. Ohio State isn't immune either. We've seen additions, modifications, and cancellations of some of the future opponents as the Big Ten has expanded, the College Football Playoff has gotten bigger, and Name, Image and Likeness continues to change the landscape of talent on teams. On Wednesday, Ohio State announced further football nonconference schedule changes, and we're here to keep you in the loop. All told, there are three changes to the nonconference schedules in 2029 and 2030. Ohio State added a game against Navy for the season opener on Sept. 1, 2029. However, in order to make room for that game, the Buckeyes and the University of Nevada have agreed to move their previously scheduled game to Sept. 7, 2030. Ohio State also added a game against Youngstown State, to be played at Ohio Stadium on Sept. 15, 2029. That all means that the Buckeyes have just one game remaining to fill out their non-conference schedules over the next five years by way of the season opener on August 1, 2030. If anymore schedule changes come down the pipe during the offseason, we'll bring that to you, as well as other OSU athletics news. Contact/Follow us @BuckeyesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Ohio State news, notes and opinion. Follow Phil Harrison on X.
