Not that these things are ever right on, especially before some teams have even played games, but the ESPN Allstate Playoff Predictor is back for 2020. And … you’re going to like what its little central processing unit thinks of Ohio State this fall.
Though the Buckeyes will only play eight or nine games at most with a plus one conference championship game or other consolation contest, it still should be able to put together a pretty good body of work in the COVID-19 world. With a dynamic starting quarterback, an offensive line that might be the best in the country, and some special playmakers on the outside, the offense should hum right along. There are questions on defense, but it’s Ohio State and it’s time for the next man up to become stars at their respective positions.
Because of all of that, presumably, the Playoff Predictor has Ohio State tied with Clemson with the best shot at making the playoffs, at 68 percent. But more than that, the Buckeyes have the best chance of winning it all according to whatever crazy weird scientist formula is used at 26 percent. Just behind the Buckeyes are Alabama (23%) and Clemson (21%).
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If this is your sort of thing, head on over to ESPN and take a look at all fifteen teams that are modeled out. Oh yeah, and begin planning your championship events now.
Maybe this isn’t a good time to remind you that Ohio State wasn’t even among the top ten with this model at the beginning of last season.
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