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Ohio State Slotted No. 12 in Initial 2026 Playoff Rankings
Original: Ohio State opens at No. 12 in 2026 College Football Playoff rankings - Orri Benatar
Ohio State opens at No. 12 in the first College Football Playoff rankings for 2026, a placement that leaves the Buckeyes on the outside looking in at the playoff field. Fans and analysts are debating whether the ranking undersells the program, with the season still offering plenty of chances to climb.
Why now: Debate over whether the ranking undervalues Ohio State and what it means for their playoff chances
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- Ohio State opens at No. 12 in 2026 College Football Playoff rankings - Orri Benatar · columbus@tomkahe.com · 1
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