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Initial Rankings Put Ohio State in Clear Position to Make College Football Playoff If Buckeyes Win Out

If you’ve been worried that Ohio State’s loss to Oregon would keep the Buckeyes out of the College Football Playoff even if they win out, you can stop worrying.

Even though Ohio State didn’t make the top four of the initial College Football Playoff rankings, the No. 5 ranking the Buckeyes received from the selection committee on Tuesday – and the rankings of multiple teams Ohio State will still play – should safely ensure Ohio State will make the CFP if it wins its final four regular season games and the Big Ten Championship Game.

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