1. The Buckeyes were just as physical, just as fast and just a little bit better than the Longhorns, who entered the game as one-touchdown underdogs and were 1 yard away from tying the game with 2 ...

January was a slog that somehow went by in a breeze, but I'm happy to put it behind me. This is a great way to start.

The Longhorns showed enough moxie to get that elusive signature win, but they just didn’t make enough shots — or grab enough rebounds — down the stretch. The Vols (15-1, 2-1), led by former ...