Southern California drops out and Ohio State jumps into the top four of the final USA TODAY Sports NCAA Re-Rank 1-131 of the regular season.
The Buckeyes climb to No. 4 after the Trojans' 47-23 loss to Utah. USC falls two spots to No. 6 while the Utes rise four to No. 9 after claiming another Pac-12 championship.
Ohio State did not move ahead of No. 3 TCU, however. Despite losing in overtime to No. 8 Kansas State, the Horned Frogs hold off the Buckeyes by virtue of eight wins against eventual bowl teams.