After a 42-13 dismantling of arch-rival Michigan on the road, Urban Meyer's Ohio State team saw their stock rise a bit in the eyes of the College Football Playoff committee.
The Buckeyes moved up two spots No. 6 in this week's rankings, released Tuesday, after Saturday's victory against the Wolverines. At 11-1, Ohio State failed to make this Saturday's Big Ten Championship Game after a loss to Michigan State Nov. 21, so it does not have an opportunity to enhance its résumé any more this season.
The Spartans, who are No. 5 in this week's rankings, travel to Indianapolis to face undefeated No.