Ohio State jumped one slot in the Coaches Poll, just released. South Florida fell from #10 to #20, creating the gap for the Buckeyes. Auburn’s loss didn’t affect OSU, they were already below us.
I expect to see us at #12 in the AP poll later today, up from #14. Both USF and Auburn were ranked above us in that poll.
The Big Ten now has five teams in the poll. Penn State #6, Ohio State #11, Michigan State #19, Northwestern #22, and Wisconsin #24. I think Minnesota got screwed, picking up only one vote total.
If the Buckeyes win out, their chances at the National Championship are still possible.
- #1 Oklahoma still has to play #5 Texas, #7 Texas Tech, and maybe #2 Missouri in the Big 12 Championship.
- #2 Missouri has #5 Texas as well, and then the Big 12 title game.
- #3 LSU has #12 Georgia, #11 Florida, and #4 Alabama
If we beat #6 Penn State along the way, and do it decisively, we’ve got a shot. But no more slipups and no more doubt.
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