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Ohio State Faces Tough Playoff Challenge Despite Star Power

12/19/2025

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Analyst Todd McShay of the Entertainment and Sports Programming Network (ESPN) predicts Ohio State, No. 2 seed, could struggle in its playoff game vs. Miami Hurricanes or Texas A&M Aggies.
Ohio State previously held No. 1 and lost to Indiana in the Big Ten title game.
Indiana now leads playoff rankings.
The Buckeyes feature Heisman finalist Julian Sayin and will play in the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic on December 31.

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Analyst Todd McShay of the Entertainment and Sports Programming Network (ESPN) predicts Ohio State, No. 2 seed, could struggle in its playoff game vs. Miami Hurricanes or Texas A&M Aggies.
Ohio State previously held No. 1 and lost to Indiana in the Big Ten title game.
Indiana now leads playoff rankings.
The Buckeyes feature Heisman finalist Julian Sayin and will play in the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic on December 31.