Should Ohio State still be ranked at the top of the CFP Rankings this week?

Both Ohio State and LSU will have a case to make when it comes to being ranked No. 1 in the next College Football Playoff Rankings.

Let’s discuss Ohio State

Knowing that LSU won in Tuscaloosa against a team the committee will most likely think very highly of, what then does Ohio State have in it’s favor to keep it at the top?

Absolute pure dominance has been the modus operandi of Ohio State this year. With the offense averaging 51 ppg, and the defense only giving up 8.5, it’s hard to argue against Ohio State being the most complete team in the country statistically. In fact, most metrics have the Buckeyes head-and-shoulders above everyone else. Let’s not forget to mention that special teams have been solid this year with a highlight onside kick on Saturday.

While Ohio State doesn’t have four wins against top-25 teams like LSU, it does have three which is the second most of any team in the country. It’s strength of schedule also compares nicely to any team you want to compare it against in the top ten, including LSU.

The reality is that this all comes down to the “eye test.” Will the committee pick LSU who has better wins, or pick Ohio State who has absolutely looked flawless this year? We will all have to eagerly wait for Tuesday night for the second College Football Playoff rankings of the 2019 football season.

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