Under normal circumstances, Ohio State would be in a comfortable position in the College Football Playoff discussion. But this is 2020 — nothing is normal.
The committee clearly has a favorable impression of the Buckeyes, who were slotted fourth in the most recent set of rankings. But COVID-19 issues have caused two cancellations for Ohio State, and there’s the possibility of a third if Michigan football is unable to resume activities in time for its scheduled game with the Buckeyes on Dec. 12.
That would leave Ohio State with just five regular-season games, short of the six required by the Big Ten to be eligible for the conference championship.