Quote:I think I misspoke above... Michigan doesn't control their destiny.  And yes you are right Mich St takes the division if they beat Penn St next week. If they lose, then the Mich-Ohio St winner takes it.  

 

I know you're only really concerned with Ohio St, but I'm not sure they are a lock for the playoffs even if they miraculously make it to the Big 10 title game and win it. The committee obviously didn't think too highly of them as they were ranked #3 even though they were undefeated. The committee clearly likes Clemson more and Alabama more. I feel pretty confident that both of those teams will make the playoff. I could see the Big 12 title winner going in over them.  And if Notre Dame can beat Stanford (especially if Stanford wins the Pac 12), then I think it may be tough for Ohio St to jump them.  

 

The CFP committee obviously thought higher of Ohio State than any Big 12 team last week because no team in either Oklahoma or Texas is in the top five. That will change if the Cowboys and/or Sooners win as they would remain undefeated. Although I am holding out hope for Ohio State, I doubt they make it because of their loss today.

 

Stanford can beat Notre Shame. That will be a fun game to watch next week if there is no time conflict. Guess who I am rooting for in that one.

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