For most programs in the Football Bowl Subdivision, earning a spot in the College Football Playoff is a virtual impossibility. For others, it’s a realistic goal, maybe one that gets a little cloudy from midseason onward. And for a few — such as the Ohio State Buckeyes — it’s an expectation, a notch on the to-do list, an anticipated destination. The 2017 season is no different. It wouldn’t be a shock if the Buckeyes run through their schedule unbeaten, earning a spot in either the Rose Bowl or Sugar Bowl national semifinals in hopes of advancing to the CFP Championship Game at Atlanta. But sometimes even mortal-lock teams can get derailed. So we’ll go best-case scenario. For Ohio State to reach its potential and be part of the CFP final four, these five things must happen: 1. Go Deep, Mr. Barrett — The Buckeyes are blessed with an excellent senior…
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