Ohio State redshirt sophomore quarterback J.T. Barrett (16) tries to get around Michigan senior safety Jarrod Wilson (22) during a game on Nov. 28 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. OSU won 42-13.Credit: Samantha Hollingshead | Photo Editor After a thunderous 42-13 victory over Michigan on Saturday, Ohio State (11-1, 7-1) moved up two spots to No. 6 in the second-to-last College Football Playoff rankings of the 2015 season. The Buckeyes’ convincing win against the then-No. 10 Wolverines, coupled with losses by former Nos. 6 and 7 Notre Dame and Baylor, respectively, was responsible for the rise. However, the Buckeyes still sit two spots on the outside of the four-team playoff, and without a spot in the Big Ten Championship Game, they will need a good deal of help to be in consideration for a second straight trip to the playoff. Standing atop the rankings once again is 12-0 Clemson, one of two undefeated teams remaining in the FBS. The Tigers have a game against No. 10 North Carolina on Saturday to determine the ACC championship and, possibly, a spot in the playoff. …
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