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Big Ten Power Rankings: Ohio State puts No. 1 on the line against (mighty?) Ducks
To paraphrase the late, great Casey Stengel, can’t anybody in the Big Ten play this game?
We know Ohio State can. And Oregon. And Penn State. But after that?
USC? Nope. Michigan? Nope. We thought Rutgers might be able to. But nope. That leaves Indiana (maybe?) and possibly Nebraska. But only possibly. It was a rough week for the pretenders.
As for contenders, the Buckeyes and Ducks duke it out this week in Eugene. Pass the popcorn.
1. Ohio State (5-0)
Last week: 1
This week: at Oregon
What to know: After watching what happened last week at Upset Central, the Buckeyes should be glad they’re playing a top dog instead of a feisty underdog.
2. Penn State (5-0)
Last week: 2
This week: at USC
What to know: Is it just us or are the Nittany Lions flying under the national radar? Regardless, they’re about to knock USC completely off the national map.
3. Oregon (5-0)
Last week: 3.
This week: vs. Ohio State
What to know: We know Oregonians excel at hugging trees, but can they wrap their arms around Buckeyes tailbacks and receivers often enough to at least save the day, if not the planet?.
4. Indiana (6-0)
Last week: 8
This week: idle
What to know: The Hoosiers need the week off to recover from pinching themselves. They can’t believe they join Miami as the only two 6-0 teams in Power 4.
5. Illinois (4-1)
Last week: 9
This week: vs. Purdue
What to know: The Illini have found the secret sauce to spicing up their offense. It’s called Purdue
6. Nebraska (5-1)
Last week: 10
This week: idle
What to know: The Cornhuskers get a week off to prepare for that Big Ten juggernaut: Indiana. .
7. Rutgers (4-1)
Last week: 6
This week: vs. Wisconsin
What to know: Another week, another test for the Scarlet Knights, who failed the grade against Nebraska last week. They’ll need a cheat code for the Badgers.
8. Iowa (3-2)
Last week: 7
This week: vs. Washington
What to know: Iowa tailback Kaleb Johnson still ranks No. 2 nationally in rushing yards (771) but Ohio State held him to 86 yards. Luckily for the Hawkeyes, UDub is not OSU.
9. Washington (4-2)
Last week: 12
This week: at Iowa
What to know: The Huskies have not visited Iowa City since the Beatles first invaded America. Coincidentally, they’ll need “Help!” beating the Hawkeyes.
10. Michigan (4-2)
Last week: 5
This week: idle
What to know: When you throw the ball like Christian Dior – the Wolverines rank fifth from the bottom in FCS in passing yards per game (115) – you need to run the ball like Christian McCaffrey. And UM doesn’t.
11. Minnesota (3-3)
Last week: 14
This week: at UCLA
What to know: After having just knocked off L.A.’s other college team, the Golden Gophers go for the Hollywood sweep.
12. USC (3-2)
Last week: 4.
This week: vs. Penn State
What to know: A few years ago, reports had PSU coach James Franklin eying the Trojans’ job. Maybe Troy should have eyed him back?
13. Wisconsin (3-2)
Last week: 13
This week: at Rutgers
What to know: Fun-loving Cheeseheads fans get to party in the shadow of the Big Apple. The Badgers, meanwhile, get the Sopranos treatment in New Jersey.
14. Michigan State (3-3)
Last week: 11
This week: idle
What to know: Sparty is that team that looks so close to being good but really is so far from it.
15. Maryland (3-2)
Last week: 15
This week: vs. Northwestern (Friday)
What to know: The Terrapins need to get their heads out of their, er, shells, if they expect to become bowl eligible.
16. Northwestern (2-3)
Last week: 16
This week: at Maryland (Friday)
What to know: It’s been a tough go for Chicago teams, but chin up, Wildcats, you can’t be as awful as the White Sox..
17. UCLA (1-4)
Last week: 17
This week: vs. Minnesota
What to know: When the Bruins sit down for dinner, they give thanks they’re not Purdue.
18. Purdue (1-4)
Last week: 18
This week: at Illinois
What to know: Mama taught us if you don’t have anything nice to say … so we’re keeping our mouth shut on this one.
roller@dispatch.com
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Ohio Department of Health finds ‘significant issues’ at Insight Trumbull

“The Ohio Department of Health’s (ODH) inspection of Insight Hospital and Medical Center Trumbull on Tuesday found several significant issues that need to be addressed before the hospital can re-open, to ensure the health and safety of patients. Insight will need to contact ODH once these issues have been addressed. At that point, we will conduct another inspection to verify the standards have been met,” the statement reads.
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More rain on the way in NE Ohio: See when you’ll need an umbrella

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Northeast Ohio finally picked up some much-needed rain to start the week, and more is on the way.
After a soggy Monday and start to Tuesday, conditions will improve through the afternoon. Clouds will linger, but most spots should stay dry with just a slight chance of a stray shower.
This should come as welcome news for the Guardians, who open a three-games series Tuesday night against the Tigers with first place in the AL Central and a possible trip to the postseason at stake.
The lull in precipitation will be short-lived as a new storm system lifts across the Great Lakes Wednesday and brings another round of widespread rain. Showers will spread back into the region during the morning and become steady through the afternoon, with a few thunderstorms possible, according to forecasters with the National Weather Service in Cleveland.
Rainfall totals from this midweek system could reach three-quarters of an inch to more than an inch across parts of Northeast Ohio, according to early projections. Localized higher amounts are possible where thunderstorms develop.
While they could bring higher rainfall totals, any storms that do develop aren’t expected to be severe, according to the Storm Prediction Center. The strongest risk for severe weather will stay well to the south.
Temperatures Wednesday will be limited to the low and mid 70s because of the cloud cover and rainfall. Lingering showers may hang on into Thursday, with highs again in the 70s.
By Friday and Friday night, high pressure will attempt to build in from the Upper Midwest. That should dry out most of Northeast Ohio, though an isolated shower can’t be ruled out.
Drier this weekend

Fortunately, the rain from the week won’t linger into the weekend for most of Northeast Ohio.
A cold front is expected to sweep across the state on Saturday, which could bring some showers to Lake and Ashtabula counties overnight.
By Sunday, the entire region is expected to be dry, though temperatures will turn a bit cooler. Highs on Saturday will reach the mid 70s to near 80 before highs fall back into the low to mid 70s on Sunday and Monday.
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Ohio State leads, Texas A&M surges in US LBM Coaches Poll ranking after Week 3

US LBM Coaches Poll: Georgia looks strong, Clemson drops out
USA TODAY Sports’ Paul Myerberg breaks down Georgia’s comeback win over Tennessee and Clemson’s struggles to start the season
Another week of wild finishes and a few surprises shuffled the US LBM Coaches Poll. But once again, the changes didn’t reach the top.
The teams ranked No. 1 through No. 7 hold their positions, though some had an easier time this week than others. Ohio State remains in the top spot, receiving 62 of 67 first-place votes this week. Penn State stays at No. 2 with three No.-1 nods. No. 3 Georgia and No. 4 LSU claim a first-place vote each. Oregon, Miami (Fla.) and Texas also hold steady.
Illinois climbs a notch to No. 8, a season-high ranking for the Fighting Illini on the eve of a key Big Ten clash with No. 17 Indiana. Florida State vaults three places to No. 9. Texas A&M makes the week’s biggest move, climbing seven positions to No. 10 on the heels of its last-minute victory at Notre Dame.
TOP 25: Complete US LBM Coaches Poll after Week 3
The Fighting Irish, meanwhile, tumble from No. 8 to No. 21 as last season’s playoff runners-up are still seeking their first win of the campaign.
It was a rough weekend for the Palmetto State, as both Clemson and South Carolina went down to defeat. The Gamecocks, at least, stay in the poll at No. 24 after losing at home to Vanderbilt. The Commodores, thanks to that victory, make their season poll debut at No. 23.
Clemson falls out of the rankings after being handed its second loss of the young season by Georgia Tech, which also moves into the poll at No. 19. Also joining the rankings are No. 22 Missouri, after lurking just outside the Top 25 last week, and No. 25 Auburn, which edges out Brigham Young by just two poll points. South Florida and Arizona State also drop out.
(This story was updated to change a video.)
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