Championship week could create heated debate in CFP committee room

The battle for the No. 1 spot in the College Football Playoff rankings is a tight one heading into conference championship week.

A week after jumping LSU for the No. 1 spot, Ohio State remains on top of the latest CFP Rankings released Tuesday night, as the Buckeyes prepare to play No. 8 Wisconsin in Saturday’s Big Ten Championship Game.

But nipping at Ohio State’s heels is No. 2 LSU, which will face No. 4 Georgia in the SEC title game Saturday.

Right now, according to CFP Selection Committee Chair Rob Mullens, it is Ohio State’s defense that gives the Buckeyes the edge over LSU for the No. 1 ranking.

“Two really, really good teams, first of all, and that’s what the committee sees,” Mullens…