Criticism surrounds Ohio State's CFP ranking amid SEC dominance

The College Football Playoff selection committee's first top-25 rankings of the 2026 season have drawn criticism, particularly regarding Ohio State's placement at No. 12. This ranking is the lowest for the Buckeyes since 2014 and follows their second loss of the season, a 30-18 defeat to Southern California. Despite a key win over No. 4 Indiana, Ohio State trails other two-loss teams like Texas, Ole Miss, and Alabama. The committee faced backlash for heavily favoring SEC teams, with five making the projected playoff field. The debate continues as fans and analysts express their frustrations over ranking inconsistencies.

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