Ohio State blew a 14-point lead in the fourth quarter against Penn State, but its playoff hopes are not yet shot. In the most plausible scenario, if a one-loss Ohio State team beats an undefeated Michigan in Columbus, the Buckeyes will be in the Big Ten Championship with a playoff spot on the line. The margin for error is razor thin for the Buckeyes, but it can still happen.
Here’s the conference by conference breakdown of where things stand heading into Week 9.
ACC
Top contenders: No. 3 Clemson, No. 5 Louisville
What we learned: Louisville is back in form.