No. 2 Ohio State’s hopes of making the Big Ten Championship game were shattered after a stunning 13-10 loss to Michigan. The Buckeyes will not be facing No. 1 Oregon in a rematch as expected. Despite this setback, Ohio State is still likely to secure a spot in the College Football Playoff. The team is expected to be ranked no lower than 10th in the playoff rankings, above teams like Indiana and Tennessee. Ohio State has two top-10 wins, including a decisive victory over Indiana, which strengthens their case for a playoff spot.
Although Ohio State’s chances at the Big Ten title remain slim, a series of unlikely outcomes are needed for them to secure the championship. It would require Penn State to lose to Maryland and Indiana to lose to Purdue, resulting in a three-way tie that would favor Ohio State based on head-to-head results.
The loss to Michigan has not ruled out Ohio State from the playoff picture, and the team still has a strong case based on their overall performance and wins against top-ranked teams. The College Football Playoff rankings reveal on Dec. 8 will confirm Ohio State’s fate, but the team’s history and strong performance this season suggest they are still in the running for a playoff spot.
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