Ohio State hasn’t won many games easily, but they’re still No. 1. (Paul Vernon/AP Photo)With most of this week’s games looking like they’ll play true to form — which seems to be a rarity this college football season — it’s worth looking ahead to what the top of the Playoff Selection Committee’s rankings might look like when they’re unveiled next week. At least, here’s what they should look like, right now, and what potential obstacles remain for each team before the season’s end. IN OUR PLAYOFF (FOR THE MOMENT) Ohio State Buckeyes Credentials: No. 1 in AP Poll, No. 6 in F/+ rankings, undefeated Biggest X-Factor: How will the change back to quarterback J.T. Barrett work for the offense? It should open up more running lanes for Ezekiel Elliott. Cardale Jones is not the same kind of runner Barrett is. Keep in mind that outside of junior receiver Michael Thomas the Buckeyes have had a problem threatening downfield. [Top 25 story lines in college football] Toughest Remaining Game: at Michigan, Nov. …
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