July 3, 2026

Analysis: Ohio State football is dominating the scoreboard, but still needs to seal the deal


Show Caption Hide Caption CFP rankings 3.0: Oklahoma State, Michigan State have clear paths to top four SportsPulse: Dan Wolken reacts to the latest College Football Playoff rankings and believes two teams on the outside right now have the clearest path to get in if they win out. USA TODAY A lot of hand-wringing is happening among Ohio State fans worried the defense is a disaster just waiting to disast. I understand your concern. I also was prepared to take apart the defense, but then I did some digging. Funny what you can find when poking beneath the surface of assumption. For those inching toward the ledge, allow me to help you feel better about where the Buckeyes’ season is headed. That doesn’t mean a national championship or even playoff berth is automatic; some of the best teams in Ohio State history came up short due to suspect coaching, unlucky…

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