OSU redshirt junior wide receiver Michael Thomas (3) hauls in a pass over Michigan’s Jourdan Lewis (26) during a game on Nov. 28 at Michigan Stadium. Credit: Samantha Hollingshead | Photo Editor When the Big Ten Championship Game kicks off on Saturday, the Ohio State football team won’t be there in Indianapolis playing. Instead, it will be in Columbus, watching undefeated No. 4 Iowa take on fifth-ranked Michigan State in what is, essentially, a play-in game for the College Football Playoff. The Buckeyes’ loss to Michigan State on Nov. 21 proved to be what will keep them from playing in the conference title game for the first time since its inception in 2013. It also appears it will keep OSU out of the four-team playoff — unless bedlam breaks out in the three other conference championship games — and in a New Year’s Six bowl as a consolation. There is still football to be played before final bowl destinations are determined, but as of this week, what is the most likely game OSU will end up in? Most probable After stringing together an exceptional performance against Michigan, OSU now seems poised to welcome in the new year in Pasadena, California, in the Rose Bowl. …
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