The Big Ten landed four different teams in the top 12 spots of this week’s College Football Playoff rankings. All four have a chance to work their way into one of the semifinal bowls on New Year’s Eve.
Ohio State leads the group after holding tight to the No. 3 spot again this week, but the Buckeyes will have to knock off the conference’s three other playoff contenders in successive weeks in order to keep their spot in the bracket. Let’s take a look at the potential path to the playoff for all four teams:
Ohio State
Record: 10-0 (6-0)
Rank: 3
Next big obstacle: The Buckeyes' toughest test to date comes Saturday when Michigan State visits The Horseshoe.