COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State football held steady in the new AP Top 25 poll, as the playoff selection committee’s first reveal appeared to influence the college rankings. The Buckeyes stayed at No. 6 because Oregon, the team that beat them on Sept. 11, jumped from No. 7 to No. 5. A group of voters who had been voting OSU ahead of the Ducks despite that head-to-head result apparently changed their minds. The first playoff rankings also had Oregon (4) ahead of Ohio State (5), and selection committee chair Gary Barta confirmed the head-to-head result at Ohio Stadium was a big factor. Michigan State fell from No. 5 to No. 8 following its 40-29 loss to Purdue, which is Ohio State’s next opponent. The Spartans are one spot ahead of Michigan. Purdue is not ranked but is first among teams also receiving votes, 20 points behind No. 25 Pitt. • AP…
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