Forget the analytics. Let's examine the precedents associated with Ohio State advancing to - and winning - the College Football Playoff:
- First-time starter at QB? Check.
- Surviving a nail-biter in Happy Valley under Whiteout conditions? Check.
- Sophomore stud DE destroying Penn State's final 4th down play behind scrimmage? Check.
- ...in hilarious fashion? Check.
- ...on top of a running back? Check.
- ...who was held to less than three yards per carry, waaaay below his average?
