After dominating its schedule heading into Saturday’s regular-season finale against Michigan, Ohio State’s College Football Playoff hopes took a big setback after a 45–23 loss to the Wolverines.
Michigan (12–0) will remain within the top four once the latest CFP rankings are revealed Tuesday night. Ohio State (11–1) will more than likely drop out of the Playoff spot it's held over the past month, pending what happens later Saturday—No. 4 TCU (11–0) takes on Iowa State, while No. 6 USC (10–1) hosts Notre Dame.
There are a few slim scenarios remaining for the Buckeyes to earn a bid, but Saturday’s 22-point loss differential and the lost opportunity to play in next weekend’s Big Ten championship are working against them.