Let’s make a case for each spot and examine what it would mean for the Ohio State football team if the committee ranked them there.
No. 1: The Ohio State football team taking the top spot in the first CFP rankings would be a huge statement from the committee, telling everyone the eye-test matters. The Buckeyes have looked like the best team in the country every week, and the committee can choose to reward that.
Add in the SP+ metrics which support Ohio State as a top team and there is a lot to like.