It’s just about that time football fans. Regardless of what picture the naysayers have tried to paint about the Buckeyes backing into the playoffs, Ohio State is in and was clearly one of the best four teams throughout the season.
Yes, OSU was embarrassed on the national stage against Michigan in the final game of the regular season. That game left a negative impression from the national perspective as well as from many Buckeye fans.
While that one game may define a season for Buckeye Nation, it should not and does not take away from the body of work Ryan Day’s club put forth over 12 games. The Buckeyes are in, which means a shot at redemption.
But redemption will not come easily. Ohio State has a daunting task ahead, facing the defending national champions, the No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs, and in the Dawgs’ backyard.
Most in the national media aren’t giving the Buckeyes much of a chance, but that’s why the games are played. If a fighter has a chance to take a swing, anything can happen.
Can the Buckeyes knock the champs off the throne and ease the pain of back-to-back defeats to TTUN? It’s time to get ready for the College Football Playoff and see if Ohio State can reclaim a crown that has eluded it for the past eight years.