At this time last season the Buckeyes were struggling to make it into the College Football Playoff. Now, Ohio State finds themselves ranked third, and all they need to do is win to make it in.
No one will be able to doubt Urban Meyer’s team if the Buckeyes can manage to get through Michigan State, Michigan and presumably Iowa. That’s three ranked teams in a row, including a conference championship game.
The long season will come down to the final two regular season games. Divisional rankings are based first on conference record, which leaves Michigan State and Michigan tied at second behind Ohio State.