Ohio State football ranked No. 20 in CFP, lowest ever
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Last updated Nov 11, 2026
Ohio State's football team dropped to No. 20 in the latest College Football Playoff rankings released on November 10, marking the lowest ranking in the program's history since the playoff's inception in 2014. The Buckeyes' three losses this season, including recent defeats to USC and Oregon, have contributed to this decline. Previously, the lowest ranking for Ohio State was No. 16 during the first ranking cycle. With a record of 6-3, the Buckeyes face a difficult path to re-enter the playoff picture, needing to win their remaining games and certain outcomes in other conferences to bolster their chances.
- •Ohio State's ranking fell eight spots from previous week.
- •The team has three regular-season losses, unprecedented in CFP era.
- •Buckeyes need a strong finish and help from other teams to contend for CFP.
- •OSU faces Northwestern next, critical for playoff chances.
- 2:34 AMYahoo Sports — Ohio State hits a new low in latest CFP rankings
- 2:34 AMYahoo Sports — Ohio State football earns its lowest ranking in CFP history
"Ohio State has never had 3 regular-season losses during the CFP era before this year. How that impacted the Buckeyes' ranking this week.
"Ohio State fell to No. 20 in the College Football Playoff rankings, the worst spot the Buckeyes have been in since the playoff began.
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External links- Yahoo SportsNov 11, 2026, 2:34 AMOhio State hits a new low in latest CFP rankings
Ohio State fell to No. 20 in the College Football Playoff rankings, the worst spot the Buckeyes have been in since the playoff began.
- Yahoo SportsNov 11, 2026, 2:34 AMOhio State football earns its lowest ranking in CFP history
Ohio State has never had 3 regular-season losses during the CFP era before this year. How that impacted the Buckeyes' ranking this week.
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