Following a victory over Penn State, the newest College Football Playoff rankings have Ohio State back at No. 1.
The Buckeyes stood atop the initial CFP poll before LSU claimed the top position for two weeks. CFP selection committee chairman Rob Mullens cited Ohio State's defense as the primary reason for switching the Buckeyes and Tigers.
Ross DellengerCFP chair Rob Mullens on #LSU-OSU swap: “Ohio State has been a complete team. Probably that complete team piece.” Rece Davis presser him. “It is the defensive piece. This week the committee felt Ohio State is a little better on the defensive side.