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Ohio State Buckeyes Star Made Major Impression During NFL Draft Interviews
Emeka Egbuka spent the last two seasons behind two of the best wide receivers to ever wear the Scarlet and Gray. He emerged during the Ohio State Buckeyes’ playoff run on the national stage and started turning people’s heads.
Now as the NFL Draft is just a few short days away, Egbuka has become one of the most beloved draft prospects on the board.
On Monday, ESPN NFL Analyst Peter Schrager said Egbuka has “won the interview process and is universally beloved” as a person and that just adds to what he can do on the field.
The two guys who have won the interview process and are universally beloved as people, in addition to their playing ability:
1. Jalon Walker EDGE You will not find a coach or GM who doesn’t just rave about both young men. @ESPNNFL
— Peter Schrager (@PSchrags) April 21, 2025
2. Emeka Egbuka WR
Those in Columbus are more than familiar with what Egbuka can do between the white lines. If he were any of the other 133 Division 1 FBS schools, he would be the number one receiver and would lead the team in yards.
Unfortunately for him, he found himself as the second option in Columbus in back to back years. It didn’t stop him from producing at a high level.
In 2024, he compiled 81 catches for 1,011 yards and 10 touchdowns on the year. He had at least five catches and 51 yards in each of the four playoff games. The lasting Egbuka memory for Ohio State will be the touchdown that he caught in the Rose Bowl against the Oregon Ducks.
Egbuka is a special talent and now the world has discovered his character. He was one of the unquestioned leaders of both the Buckeyes’ offense and the entire team. On countless occasions, superstar Jeremiah Smith referenced the Egbuka as a leader and a teacher helping the young phenom along the way.
When he does hear his name called on Thursday or Friday night, that team he goes to will be getting significantly better. He has the tools to be an elite wide receiver in the NFL and he has the character to be around the league for a very, very long time.
It is no surprise that he has won the pre-draft interview process and is universally beloved by many of the NFL organizations.
The Ohio Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Dec. 28, 2025, results for each game:
Pick 3
Drawings are held daily, seven days a week, at 12:29 p.m. and 7:29 p.m., except Saturday evening.
Midday: 9-0-9
Evening: 2-4-1
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Pick 4
Drawings are held daily, seven days a week, at 12:29 p.m. and 7:29 p.m., except Saturday evening.
Midday: 6-4-5-8
Evening: 4-6-2-6
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Pick 5
Drawings are held daily, seven days a week, at 12:29 p.m. and 7:29 p.m., except Saturday evening.
Midday: 6-8-6-2-0
Evening: 2-4-5-7-9
Check Pick 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Rolling Cash 5
Drawings are held daily, seven days a week, at approximately 7:05 p.m.
10-11-15-19-34
Check Rolling Cash 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Lucky For Life
Drawings are held daily, seven days a week, at approximately 10:35 p.m.
12-17-25-34-42, Lucky Ball: 09
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Due to high winds in Northeast Ohio, the Ohio Turnpike has issued a travel ban for certain vehicles on Monday.
From 12:01 a.m. to 11:59 p.m., some high-profile vehicles that may be affected by high wind speeds will be prohibited from using the turnpike.
The following vehicles will not be able to travel using the turnpike:
- All high-profile (greater than 7-feet 6-inches in height) tow-behind trailers, campers, boats, and enclosed trailers. (This does not include trailers with fifth-wheel type trailers).
- Commercial trucks towing an empty, single 53-foot box-type trailer.
- All mobile homes, office trailers and livestock trailers.
- All long combination vehicles (LCV) that include double-trailer combinations exceeding 90 feet in length. (Enclosed trailers only, including Conestoga type trailers).
- All LCV triple-trailer combinations.
- Two-axle buses longer than 40 feet.
- Buses with three or more axles greater than 45 feet.
The travel ban will not impact the following vehicles:
- Passenger cars and pickup trucks.
- Commercial trucks towing a loaded, single 53-foot trailer.
- Self-propelled motor homes.
- Low-profile trailers.
- Fold-down camper trailers.
- Pickup trucks with slide-on camper units.
- Vehicles towing fifth-wheel type trailers or any other type of trailers towed by passenger vehicles or pickup trucks that are not listed in the “prohibited” vehicles section above.
- Commercial trucks towing a single flatbed or tanker trailer.
- Commercial trucks towing a car hauler trailer.
- Commercial trucks towing flatbed double-trailer combinations.
- Commercial trucks towing any double-trailer combinations less than 90 feet.
- Two-axle buses less than 40 feet.
- Buses with three or more axles less than 45 feet.
The travel restriction will be continuously evaluated throughout the weather event.
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Sun Bowl field gets fresh paint ahead of Duke, Arizona State
The Sun Bowl field is shown fully painted with fresh lines, team colors and logos ahead of the Duke vs. Arizona State matchup in El Paso.
The next episode of the Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl presented by Gin & Juice by Dre and Snoop was a low-scoring game, but it was a closer contest than the previous year.
Fresno State outlasted Miami (Ohio), 18-3, in a low-scoring game and dethroned the Redhawks as the Arizona Bowl champion on Saturday at Casino Del Sol Stadium.
FSU ended the season winning four of its last five games and the Bulldogs finished their first season under head coach Matt Entz with a 9-4 record.
Miami, which has appeared in the last three MAC championships, finished the season with a 7-7 record.
Fresno State’s postgame celebration included Snoop Dogg delivering the Arizona Bowl trophy in a 1963 Chevy Impala and handing out “Death Row Records” chains to FSU players and coaches.
“A guy from Northeast Ohio probably looks unique with a Death Row necklace on,” Entz joked.
“When you finish with a win in December, that’s a good year,” Entz said. “Period. … When you’re winning a game after Christmas, with these type of young men, that’s a win for the administration, that’s a win for the program, that’s a win for Fresno State, that’s a win for our administration and all of our coaches and support people.”
Added Entz: “For them to walk out being a winner, being a champion of the Arizona Bowl, that’s exciting. I’m excited for them. That’s what it should be about.”
Fresno State, which ranks 14th in college football in total defense, is the first team in Arizona Bowl history to not allow a touchdown. The 21 total points on Saturday marked the lowest-scoring Arizona Bowl in the bowl game’s history.
After Miami kicker Dom Dzioban kicked a 33-yard field goal to grab a 3-0 lead, Fresno State outscored the Redhawks 18-0 to finish the game. Following Miami’s field goal on its opening drive, the Redhawks had drives result in two turnovers, two turnover on downs and five punts.
“Their defense outplayed our offense by a large margin,” said Miami head coach Chuck Martin.
Turning point
Miami was without long snapper Hudson Powell, who is expected to enter the transfer portal on Jan. 2. The Redhawks turned to backup long snapper Gray Maultsby, who sailed a snap over the head of punter Pierse Stainton in the second quarter.
Instead of giving up a potential safety or touchdown, Stainton picked up the dribbled snap in the end zone and attempted a punt that was blocked by Fresno State’s Ethan Thierney and recovered by FSU’s Jonathan Arceneaux at the Fresno State 10-yard line. A stuffed run, an incomplete pass and a short run by Fresno State quarterback and Phoenix native E.J. Warner forced the Bulldogs to settle for a 23-yard field goal to tie the game, 3-3.
Miami’s longest drive of the game, a seven-play, 53-yard possession, was cut short after Fresno State linebacker forced Miami running back Jordan Brunson to fumble, which was recovered by cornerback Jakari Embry at the FSU 22-yard line. Miami only had one trip to the red zone the entire game.
“That definitely shifted momentum and gave them some life,” Martin said of the fumble. “We just weren’t going to get in the plus territory many times against that defense, so we knew we had to cash in. … Big shift right there.”
Fresno State kicker Dylan Lynch made a 25-yard field at the end of the first half and the Bulldogs led 9-3 at halftime. Fresno State out-gained Miami 156-40 in the second quarter.
Even though former Arizona Wildcat and Fresno State running back Rayshon “Speedy” Luke suffered an injury in the first half and was limited throughout the game, FSU out-gained in total offense, 391-192 yards, and controlled time of possession, 38:40-21:20.
Fresno State’s only touchdown of the game was a 2-yard pass from Warner to sophomore tight end Richie Anderson III.
“Maybe we didn’t score touchdowns, but we leaned on people and we imposed on our will,” Entz said. “We got our run game going at different times. The gap-scheme stuff was really good.”
Offensive MVP
Warner, who’s the son of Super Bowl MVP Kurt Warner, was named MVP for the Arizona Bowl after completing 16 of 23 passes for 214 yards, a touchdown and no interceptions.
Warner’s top target was senior wide receiver Josiah Freeman. Fresno State’s leading receiver had seven catches for 143 yards — 109 yards after catch (YAC). Freeman had receptions of 51, 47 and 21 yards.
“Definitely the most (YAC) I’ve had,” Freeman said.
Defensive MVP
Embry entered Saturday with one career interception and he doubled it with an interception on a deep ball near the left sideline in the first quarter.
Embry, who recorded two tackles, had the momentum-shifting fumble recovery.
“The energy from that point went up,” Embry said of the fumble. “Ain’t nothing better on defense than getting a takeaway. That’s the best thing.”
Unsung hero
Lynch was 4-for-5 on field goals on Saturday. Lynch was a combined 8-for-9 in Fresno State’s final two games of the season.
Fresno State was 5-for-7 scoring in the red zone.
Extra points
— Announced attendance for the Arizona Bowl was 37,232. The attendance for the Arizona Bowl last season was 40,076.
— Miami had three players finish with double-digit tackles on Saturday: Safety Eli Blakey and linebacker Malcolm McCain each had 13 tackles and defensive back Silas Walters had 12 tackles.
— Luke, who had four carries for 14 yards, on his return to Tucson: “It felt great, seeing things I haven’t seen in almost a year. It’s a little shocking, because I never thought I’d be back here. It’s amazing.”
— Martin, on the experience at the Arizona Bowl over the last two years: “Amazing. It’s a great bowl. All the bowls are great, I’ve been around all of them, but this is as good as it gets for me, personally. Everybody treats you great, but it is above and beyond here. Everywhere you turn, someone wants to help you if you need something. … The interaction with Snoop, it’s a big deal to a lot of people, not just the players. There’s a lot of adults that are starry-eyed to be close to Snoop. … It’s the funnest football game you’ve ever been a part of.”
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