7:12 PM ET ESPN.com news services A double-overtime classic has Ohio State sitting pretty in the new College Football Playoff rankings, while Michigan is on the outside looking in. The Buckeyes’ thrilling victory at home on Saturday kept Ohio State at No. 2, behind top-ranked Alabama, but ahead of No. 3 Clemson and No. 4 Washington, which gained from the Wolverines’ loss. Despite an impressive resume, Michigan may need a minor miracle to make it into the playoff. By not playing in the Big Ten championship game, the Wolverines have to hope that Alabama (SEC), Clemson (ACC) or Washington (Pac-12) lose in their respective conference championship games. With potential losses by the Tide or Tigers not guaranteeing they will miss out on a playoff spot, Michigan could find itself rooting for Colorado (No. 8) to upend the Huskies for the Pac-12 title as the Wolverines also have a head-to-head win…
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