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Ohio State vs. Maryland score, takeaways: No. 10 Buckeyes escape wild battle with overtime win

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No. 10 Ohio State is still alive in the Big Ten title race, and for a College Football Playoff berth. Barely. The Buckeyes overcame a lot of the same troubles we've seen them have at times all season to beat Maryland 52-51 in overtime Saturday. The Buckeyes overcame three turnovers and numerous big plays allowed on defense to score a game-tying touchdown in the final minute. Once overtime began, the Buckeyes struck first after going for it on a fourth-and-1 call rather than settling for the field goal. Dwayne Haskins scored from two yards out -- his sixth touchdown of the day -- to give the Buckeyes the lead. Maryland immediately responded with a big run from Anthony McFarland, one of a few on the day for him. McFarland picked up 24 yards on Maryland's first snap to set up a game-tying touchdown. The Terps then went for two, but Tyler Pigrome's throw was off the mark and Ohio State held on to win. The win puts Ohio State at 10-1 on the season with a major showdown

Crimson Tide RB Damien Harris suffers concussion in win over Citadel

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Alabama running back Damien Harris suffered what coach Nick Saban described as a "mild" concussion during a 50-17 win against The Citadel at home on Saturday. Harris, a senior and the team's leading rusher, sustained a big hit during the third quarter. Trainers tended to him for several minutes, checking for a neck injury, but found none, according to Saban. Harris did not return to the game. Harris led Alabama with 83 rushing yards on seven carries Saturday, including a 73-yard run. He has 678 rushing yards this season, with seven touchdowns. Offensive lineman Alex Leatherwood twisted his ankle, according to Saban. Safety Deionte Thompson bruised his knee, but Saban said it did not appear to be a significant injury. Alabama struggled early against The Citadel, going into halftime tied 10-10 before rebounding in the second half to win by 33. Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who has been dealing with leg injuries for much of the season, passed for 340 yards and th