The CFP committee included five Big Ten teams in the top 12, but Ohio State and Michigan are playing like they both belong in the top four. Last week marked the initial release the College Football Playoff Committee’s rankings. While many believed the SEC to be the big winner for having two teams in the top four, the Big Ten was well represented. In Michigan, Ohio State, Wisconsin, Nebraska, and Penn State, there were five teams in the Top 12 alone. Nebraska’s heavy loss means that won’t be repeated again, but unlike the SEC, the Big Ten actually does have two playoff-caliber teams. Of course, there’s no chance Ohio State makes it in if they lose again, but Michigan could conceivably sneak in even if they lose to the Buckeyes. They’ve only had one close game all year, and while they were a top team to begin with, they’ve looked better each week. And even though the Big Ten West was a two-horse race for most of the season, the division now belongs to Wisconsin barring something unforeseen. That should make for a great championship game, especially since the Badgers have already played the Wolverines and Buckeyes close. Even though the biggest news coming out of the…
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