Iowa-Michigan State winner in CFP position — with Ohio State looming at No. 6

Will Ohio State sneak back into the top four? Kirk Herbstreit breaks down the best scenarios for Ohio State that could get them back into the top four of the College Football Playoff rankings. 0 Shares print The path couldn’t be any more clear for the Big Ten champion. There are also some back roads available for the reigning national champs, but the exact route remains a little murky. As expected, No. 4 Iowa and No. 5 Michigan State remain in ideal position to qualify for the College Football Playoff ahead of their clash on Saturday in Indianapolis, with the winner virtually assured of a spot in the four-team field by virtue of a Big Ten championship. But it’s the team stuck at home watching this week that is generating the most speculation and had the most at stake when the latest rankings were revealed on Tuesday night. And with Ohio State up to No. 6, it remains in the mix to defend the crown it won a year ago. The Buckeyes undoubtedly need help elsewhere Saturday, and after losing to the Spartans two weeks ago, they already know they won’t have the benefit of pointing to a conference title as part of their pitch as one of the top-four teams in the nation…

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