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‘I know how to outsmart him.’ Santino Ferrucci plots revenge on Conor Daly after Mid-Ohio incidents

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July 10, 2025

‘I know how to outsmart him.’ Santino Ferrucci plots revenge on Conor Daly after Mid-Ohio incidents

Santino Ferrucci acknowledged he made a mistake at Mid-Ohio, forcing Conor Daly off the track in last weekend’s IndyCar race. Ferrucci doesn’t appreciate Daly’s response — and not the one on social media.

The two touched wheels midway through the race and Daly was forced well into the grass. Ferrucci wound up finishing 16th and Daly 19th.

Ferrucci said Thursday at Iowa Speedway that he was late entering a turn and, in trying to correct his position on track, their wheels touched. Ferrucci’s car briefly couldn’t turn and Daly had to go off track to avoid harder contact.

What has rankled Ferrucci is not Daly calling him “this clown” on social media, but that Daly “brake-checked” him — stopping abruptly in front of him on pit lane, risking contact post-race.

“I would have gone up and said something after the race in pit lane, but he decided to brake check me in pit lane, which is just dumb,” the 27-year-old Ferrucci said.

Ferrucci improved just one spot from his starting position at Mid-Ohio, but over the previous four races, he had improved 58 positions — finishing in the top 5 in each.

“I’m really mad at myself because I feel like I’ve run four perfect races going up to that point, and that’s the only mistake I’ve made in the last five weekends,” he said.

Ferrucci added he’s eager to match moves and wits with Daly in this weekend’s races at Iowa Speedway — a 275-lapper on Saturday and another on Sunday.

“If he doesn’t think memories are shot, he’s got something else coming,” Ferrucci said. “I know how to outsmart him on an oval. I’ve done it before. It’ll be fun.”

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Michigan falls off the College Football Playoff bubble after Ohio State loss

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December 2, 2025

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Michigan falls off the College Football Playoff bubble after Ohio State loss

Michigan football’s shot at a playoff bid is virtually over.

The Wolverines fell four spots to No. 19 in the penultimate rankings from the College Football Playoff selection committee on Tuesday, three days after losing, 27-9, to No. 1 Ohio State.

A win over the Buckeyes and Michigan would have had a case to make the 12-team field. Sherrone Moore’s team, now 9-3, was ranked 15th last week.

Michigan will not play another game before the final CFP rankings are unveiled on Sunday, making it nearly impossible to reach the playoff this year. The Wolverines fell to 18th this week in the Associated Press Top 25 and US LBM coaches’ polls.

Meanwhile, the Buckeyes held on to the No. 1 spot this week, followed by Indiana at No. 2. Georgia jumped up to No. 3 after Texas A&M lost to Texas.

Also moving up one spot this week is Texas Tech (No. 4), Oregon (No. 5) and Ole Miss (No. 6). A&M fell to 7.

There was also some movement at the bottom of the top 10, where Alabama rose one spot to No. 9. Notre Dame fell to No. 10.

On the bubble, BYU is holding serve at No. 11 with Miami at No. 12.

A fifth Big Ten team, Southern Cal, was also ranked this week at No. 16. But like the Wolverines, USC is 9-3 and without another game to play.

This weekend is championship weekend, a pivotal stretch of games to determine the five automatic qualifiers. Under the 12-team format, the five highest-ranked conference champions will be admitted, with the seven highest-ranked teams next in line.

The top four ranked teams, regardless of league champion status, will receive first-round byes.

As for the postseason, Michigan is projected to play in the Dec. 31 Citrus Bowl, the Big Ten’s highest-profile, non-playoff game.

This week’s College Football Playoff rankings:

Ohio State
Indiana
Georgia
Texas Tech
Oregon
Ole Miss
Texas A&M
Oklahoma
Alabama
Notre Dame
BYU
Miami (Fla.)
Texas
Vanderbilt
Utah
Southern California
Virginia
Arizona
Michigan
Tulane
Houston
Georgia Tech
Iowa
North Texas
James Madison

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Summit County under Level 2 snow emergency Tuesday, what does it mean?

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December 2, 2025

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Summit County under Level 2 snow emergency Tuesday, what does it mean?

A winter storm continues to cover Northeast Ohio roads the morning of Dec. 2, forcing numerous school districts to close.

Some areas of Summit County may get up to 3 to 7 inches of snow. A winter weather advisory has been issued for until 7 p.m. Tuesday alerting residents of slippery road conditions and poor visibility.

In the face of all the expected snow today, the Summit County Sheriff’s Office has declared the county is under a Level 2 snow emergency. County sheriffs have the authority to issue snow emergencies that can either close roads or limit travel within their jurisdictions to help ensure the public’s safety.

What do the different snow emergency levels signify? Here’s what we know.

What is an Ohio Level 1 snow emergency?

In a Level 1 snow emergency, roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow, and roads may also be icy. Motorists are urged to drive very cautiously.

What is an Ohio Level 2 snow emergency?

In a Level 2 snow emergency, roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow, and roads may also be very icy. Driving is discouraged, and only those who feel it is necessary to drive should be out on the roads. Residents should contact their employers to see if they should report to work. Motorists should use extreme caution.

What is an Ohio Level 3 snow emergency?

In a Level 3 snow emergency, all roadways are closed to non-emergency personnel, and no one should be driving unless it’s absolutely necessary to travel or a personal emergency exists. All employees should contact their employers to see if they should report to work. Those traveling on the roads may also be at risk of being arrested.

How can I view current weather-related road closures and restrictions?

To see the latest road closures, visit the Ohio Department of Transportation’s traffic website at ohgo.com.

Former Beacon Journal reporter Emily Mills contributed to this report.

Reporter Anthony Thompson can be reached at ajthompson@gannett.com, or on Twitter @athompsonABJ

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Bobcats put Smith on leave, Hauser named interim

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December 1, 2025

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Bobcats put Smith on leave, Hauser named interim

Adam RittenbergDec 1, 2025, 07:46 PM ET
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Ohio Bobcats coach Brian Smith has been put on leave for undisclosed reasons, and defensive coordinator Jon Hauser has taken over on an interim basis.

In a statement, the team said Smith would be “on leave for an undetermined period of time,” beginning Monday. Ohio did not specify the reason for Smith’s leave, although the situation could take at least several weeks to resolve.

Smith, 45, completed his first regular season as Bobcats head coach at 8-4, after being promoted from offensive coordinator in 2024 to replace Tim Albin, who left to take the head coaching job at Charlotte. He joined the Ohio staff before the 2022 season and became offensive coordinator in 2024.

Hauser also joined Ohio’s staff in 2022 and became defensive coordinator in 2024. The team finished the regular season Friday with a win against Buffalo, and will learn its bowl destination Sunday.

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