June 19, 2026

Who should be No. 1 in the final College Football Playoff rankings, and where should Ohio State finish?


This C.J. Stroud touchdown run against Michigan was called back by a holding penalty. The Wolverines will be invited to the playoff on Sunday, while Ohio State is on the outside looking in for the first time in three years.David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com COLUMBUS, Ohio — An Ohio State football season that carried great upside into the final game of the regular season now sits in purgatory while the country argues whether Alabama or Michigan should have the top seed in the playoff. Actually, purgatory is probably not how Buckeye fans would describe that reality. Note to readers: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links we may earn a commission.

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