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Ohio State drops to No. 20 in playoff rankings after Oregon loss

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 11, 2026, 5:58 AM

Last updated Nov 11, 2026

Ohio State drops to No. 20 in playoff rankings after Oregon loss

Summary

Ohio State football has fallen to No. 20 in the College Football Playoff rankings after an 41-28 home loss to Oregon. The Buckeyes are currently 6-3 overall and 4-2 in Big Ten play. Robert Griffin III expressed support for the team on social media, urging fans not to count them out yet. Ohio State's quarterback situation remains uncertain with Julian Sayin sidelined, while freshman Luke Fahey has started in recent losses. The Buckeyes have three regular-season games left, starting with a matchup against Northwestern on November 14.

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Status Watch

•Ohio State is 6-3 overall and 4-2 in Big Ten play.
•Robert Griffin III encourages fans to stay hopeful about the Buckeyes.
•Julian Sayin is out indefinitely due to a throwing-arm injury.
•Luke Fahey started against Oregon, completing 36 passes for 360 yards.
•Ohio State hosts Northwestern on November 14.

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5:58 AMYahoo Sports — Robert Griffin III urges fans not to count out Ohio State football

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Robert Griffin III weighed in on Ohio State football’s outlook Tuesday night after the Buckeyes dropped eight spots in the latest College Football Playoff rankings. Ohio State landed at No. 20 after opening at No. 12. The slide followed Saturday’s 41-28 home loss to the Oregon Ducks, which left coach Ryan Day’s team at 6-3 overall and 4-2 in Big […] The post Robert Griffin III urges fans not to count out Ohio State football appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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