CLOSE USA TODAY Sports’ Paul Myerberg breaks down the latest Amway Coaches Poll. USA TODAY Ohio State didn’t play last weekend, but the Buckeyes were one of the biggest losers in the College Football Playoff race. Sidelined by COVID-19 positive tests that have hit players and coach Ryan Day, Ohio State saw its matchup against Illinois canceled, leaving the team with just four games played and just two weeks left before the Big Ten title game. If the Buckeyes aren’t healthy enough to face scheduled opponents Michigan State or Michigan or if either of those two teams are shut down, then OSU will not meet the Big Ten criteria to play in the championship game. Justin Fields (1) celebrates his first-half touchdown run with Chris Olave (2). (Photo: Joseph Maiorana, USA TODAY Sports) Another blow came with Northwestern’s loss at Michigan State. The prospect of beating an unbeaten opponent in the…
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