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There were 32 blue-chip quarterbacks in the Class of 2024. Only 10 have yet to transfer.
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Bowness made a loud impression behind the bench as the Blue Jackets withstood two comeback attempts by the Flames.
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Bowness used the word "nastiness" at least four times, saying that's how he wants the Blue Jackets to play without the puck.
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There's only one game left in a wild 2025 college football season. What was the best game? Here are our staff's favorites.
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The Big Ten and Big 12 are about to remind us of the joys of league play. Yes, bloated nonsensical conglomerates can provide joy.
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At the midpoint of the 2025-26 season, Corey Pronman updates his list of the top U23 NHL players and prospects.
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The Blue Jackets couldn't afford to wait any longer after a 1-3-0 road trip had them sitting at the bottom of the Eastern Conference.
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Ohio State added two safeties, two defensive linemen, an experienced quarterback and a tight end between Sunday afternoon and Monday.
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The Blue Jackets are in last place in the Metropolitan Division with a 19-19-7 record.
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"It's on all of us. We should all be evaluated right now," Waddell said regarding his last-place team.
Ohio State has lost a significant number of players to the portal, with one week left to sort out its roster.
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It's also time to consider mid-majors — and Utah State and Saint Louis join our ranking this week.
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In a tense overtime, Voronkov redirected Werenski’s pass, ending Columbus’ four-game losing streak and sparking much-needed excitement.
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Columbus was somewhat satisfied with how it played in a 4-0 shutout loss to Colorado on Saturday.
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From 4 Nations fall-offs to potential reserves to emerging young stars who fell just short, many players are likely feeling snubbed.
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The Blue Jackets will have to defend better than they have all season. "We have no choice but to bring our 'A' game," Charlie Coyle said.
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Every team, in one way or another, finds itself in a different spot than the one it was in on Dec. 19. How? Let's find out.
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Columbus' identity — which was so clear and reliable last season — remains a mystery.
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This season has been quite the jolt for those coaches who, to borrow a line from Jose Mourinho, are willing to “die for an idea”
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