Gene J. Puskar/Associated PressUrban Meyer and Ohio State measure in at No. 16 in the first College Football Playoff rankings. COLUMBUS, Ohio — If Ohio State learned anything from the first edition of the College Football Playoff rankings, it’s that except for two nights in the remainder of the season, the Buckeyes should be rooting for Michigan State and Nebraska. That’s because if the playoff committee made one sentiment clear on Tuesday, it’s that it will be taking signature wins into account perhaps more than any other factor. As a result, Ohio State finds itself placed 16th after the first rankings reveal, a seemingly long way to go from a coveted top-four spot that will allow a team to play for a national title. Couple that with the scarlet letter that seems to be the Buckeyes’ Sept. 6 loss to Virginia Tech, and it’s beginning to look like winning out may simply not be enough for Ohio State to make the inaugural playoff. Rather, the Buckeyes will likely need help from their future foes in order to add some much-needed quality wins to their resume. Where Ohio State Stands Record Playoff Committee Poll AP Poll Coaches Poll Strength of Schedule 6-1 16 13 13 72 TeamRankings.com Biggest Obstacles to Playoff Berth The good news for Ohio State is that it’s still only October, and plenty of time remains for the Buckeyes to improve that resume. …
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