Defense wins championships. Apparently, the College Football Selection Committee identifies with that famous football saying.
Ohio State has easily had the best defense in college football through eight games. The Buckeyes are No. 1 nationally in both scoring and total defense, allowing just 6.9 points and 214.8 yards per game. Second place in those categories are 10 points (San Diego State) and 234.9 yards (Iowa).
After Ohio State took the top spot in the selection committee's first rankings of the season, committee chairman Mack Rhoades emphasized twice that the Silver Bullets were the Buckeyes' separator from No.