COLUMBUS, Ohio — Seven thoughts on the first College Football Playoff rankings released on Tuesday night. 1. Ohio State is ranked No. 6, behind No. 5 Oklahoma, and that’s because the Sooners’ win over the Buckeyes still carries the day. Committee chairman Kirby Hocutt said several times on ESPN’s playoff show and later on a conference call with reporters that teams No. 3 through No. 7 were very close and that the decision for Nos. 5, 6 and 7 came down to head-to-head results. * No. 5 Oklahoma * No. 6 Ohio State * No. 7 Penn State “Ohio State had a great win last week,” Hocutt said of the 39-38 comeback over Penn State. “They played really well since their loss to Oklahoma, but at this point in the season, that head-to-head matchup is important to the selection committee and will continue to be important to the selection committee. 2.…
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