Okay, so, I’ve been glued to my screen, right? Following all this college football drama. The big question on my mind was: “Is Ohio State football in the playoffs?” I had to know, so I started digging.
First off, I checked out the latest College Football Playoff rankings. And guess what? After that crazy loss to Michigan, Ohio State dropped to No. 6. Man, that was a shocker! I really thought they were a lock for the top four, but hey, that’s football for you.
Then I started thinking about potential matchups. I saw some chatter online saying Ohio State might face off against Tennessee in the first round. That would be a wild game! A No. 8 versus No. 9 seed matchup? It sounds intense, doesn’t it? I love this part of the season, all the “what ifs” and speculation. It’s so much fun!
- I delved into different scenarios, like, what if Ohio State had a rematch with Notre Dame?
- I found out that some were talking about a potential showdown on January 20th.
- I even saw some odds, like Ohio State being a 9.5-point favorite in that hypothetical game.
I also looked into other teams, like Ole Miss. Turns out, they’re out of the playoff picture, sitting at No. 14. Coach Lane Kiffin must be bummed, but they still had a pretty good season, 9-3, not too shabby.
Then, I stumbled upon this other scenario where Ohio State beat Texas in the Cotton Bowl, 28-14. Can you imagine? It’s like, in this version of reality, they made it to the national championship game! Talk about a nail-biter, with them trailing 21-14 in the final minutes. Wow, what a game that must have been! I’m trying to find a video of this game.
The Verdict
So, after all this digging and scenario-playing, the short answer is: it’s complicated. In one scenario they are in the playoffs, in another they are not. In the latest rankings, Ohio State is hanging on to that No. 6 spot, but they are not in the playoffs. In a different scenario, they’re in the championship game. It’s a wild ride, and it’s what makes college football so exciting. I’m kinda glad I don’t have to make these tough calls!
I’m gonna keep following this, though. It’s too interesting not to. Who knows what other twists and turns are coming up? College football, man, it never disappoints!
