Ohio State Football: Case for Buckeyes being ranked 1,2 or 3

With the College Football Playoff rankings coming out tonight, most people expect the Ohio State football team to be ranked either 1,2 or 3.

Let’s make a case for each spot and examine what it would mean for the Ohio State football team if the committee ranked them there.

No. 1: The Ohio State football team taking the top spot in the first CFP rankings would be a huge statement from the committee, telling everyone the eye-test matters. The Buckeyes have looked like the best team in the country every week, and the committee can choose to reward that.

Add in the SP+ metrics which support Ohio State as a top team and there is a lot to like.

This would show that this committee prioritizes the…