With the latest CFP rankings dropping last night, the Buckeyes stood pat at the No. 10 spot despite a 20-point win on the road to a rival who, at the time, was ranked No. 18. The ranking may be a little frustrating for Ohio State fans who might feel as though they deserve to be higher, however with the way the rest of the season will play out, the current ranking actually doesn’t matter all that much.
While the Buckeyes likely don’t fully control their own destiny, there seems to be a pretty clear road toward the playoff, all obviously assuming they win out — a feat that would include a win over No.