COLUMBUS, Ohio — The College Football Playoff selection committee faces a philosophical question in tonight’s rankings reveal, and it centers around Ohio State football. Should USC reach the playoff regardless of what happens in Friday night’s Pac-12 championship game against Utah? Or, should the Trojans only make the playoff if they avoid taking a second loss against Utah? If the committee believe the former, USC should be the No. 4 team tonight, ahead of OSU. If the latter sentiment prevails, OSU may still be in semifinal position in tonight’s rankings, waiting for Friday’s outcome in Las Vegas. The question essentially encapsulates why a four-team playoff has been an inadequate system. The 12-team expansion coming in 2024 will alleviate some of this unnecessary headache. Problem is, one can make compelling arguments for both USC and Ohio State through 12 games. The resumes Ohio State still has the better 12-game resume, in…
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