Right this very second, on a per-play basis, Ohio State is the best college football team in the country.
Yes, I am aware that Ohio State lost to Oklahoma. I watched that game on TV, just like all of you did. And yes, I am aware that Ohio State’s best win at this point is against Indiana, who isn’t even a lock to make a bowl, let alone sniff the highly prestigious “Also receiving votes” section of the AP Poll.
But looking at the latest S&P+ data, Ohio State is right there at the tippy top, even above Alabama, who is probably the most talented team in the country, and Clemson, who has the best wins in the country.