As the college football season hurtles towards its climax, one cannot help but marvel at the intricate dance of power, jealousy, hate, influence, and strategy that shapes the race to the College Football Playoff (CFP). While most eyes are fixated on the apparent contenders, a more subtle narrative is emerging, one that spotlights the intriguing journey of the Alabama Crimson Tide.
Last year, Ohio State received a spot in the College Football Playoff (CFP) without defeating their rival, Michigan, or winning the B1G East division. However, in the current season, they face a less favorable situation after losing again in “The Game”. It is worth remembering that a well-known coach once controversially stated that “teams who don’t win their conference should not be in the national championship game”.
With four undefeated teams (Georgia, Michigan, Washington, and Florida State) and three one-loss teams (Texas, Alabama, and Oregon) gearing up for conference championship games, Ohio State is left in a precarious position. While Day alluded to the need for “some help” during the press conference, the subtle undertones suggest a vulnerability that could prove advantageous for a quietly rising force.
Ohio State Coach Ryan Day (1-7 vs ranked teams), facing tough questions about his team’s playoff prospects, maintained a stoic demeanor, expressing confidence in his squad despite the setback. However, the intricacies of the larger college football landscape seemed to escape him, raising questions about the Buckeyes’ awareness of the potential challenges ahead, not to mention his team’s lack of physical toughness.
Here will or should be the top teams for the playoffs:
1. UGA 2. Michigan 3. Washington 4. Texas 5. Oregon 6. FSU 7. Bama 8. Ohio State
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