Ann Heisenfelt/Associated PressUrban Meyer’s Buckeyes could have the inside track to the College Football Playoff. COLUMBUS, Ohio — Win and you’re in? When it comes to Ohio State’s chances of making the first-ever College Football Playoff, it may be that simple. For the third consecutive week, the Buckeyes moved up in the selection committee’s poll on Tuesday, jumping from No. 8 to No. 6 following their 31-24 win over No. 25 Minnesota last weekend. Having jumped a total of 10 spots in the past three weeks since debuting at No. 16, Ohio State is the hottest team in the country heading into the final two weeks of the regular season. And while on the surface it may appear as though the Buckeyes still need help to earn a coveted top-four spot and subsequent chance at the national championship, that might not necessarily be the case. Because of the teams who don’t appear to control their own fates, Ohio State has the best chance to make a final definitive statement. With their road wins over Michigan State and the Golden Gophers enhancing their resume in the past two weeks, the Buckeyes will have a chance to add to it in the Big Ten Championship Game should No. 16 Wisconsin wind up representing the conference’s West division. That’s more than at least two of the teams currently ranked ahead of them can say. College Football Playoff Rankings Week 13 Ranking Team Record 1. …
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