Ohio State Buckeyes faced a harsh assessment in the latest College Football Playoff rankings released this week, signaling a significant challenge for the program's postseason hopes.
The Buckeyes' recent matchup against the USC Trojans on October 31, 2026, at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, where wide receiver Jeremiah Smith was featured, may have influenced the committee's evaluation. The CFP selection committee's updated rankings reflect a tougher path for Ohio State as the postseason approaches.
