Ohio State ranks No. 12 in initial College Football Playoff standings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 4, 2026, 6:38 AM
Last updated Nov 4, 2026
Ohio State is positioned as the No. 12 team in the first College Football Playoff rankings of the 2026 season, marking a significant setback for the program. With the Buckeyes holding a record of two losses, they face a challenging path ahead, as they cannot afford another defeat. Starting quarterback Julian Sayin is sidelined, leaving true freshman Luke Fahey to lead the team, which complicates their chances for recovery. This ranking suggests that Ohio State is in a precarious position for postseason play, needing to secure wins in the remaining games of the season.
- •Ohio State is currently ranked No. 12 in the CFP standings.
- •The team has two losses and cannot afford another defeat.
- •Julian Sayin is out, leaving true freshman Luke Fahey as the starter.
- •The Buckeyes must win out to maintain their postseason hopes.
- 6:38 AMYahoo Sports — Ohio State Gets Brutal Reality Check in CFP Rankings
"If Ohio State fans were holding onto some optimism about the Buckeyes’ name earning some respect in the first College Football Playoff rankings of the season, that balloon has burst. OSU has received a harsh reality check Tuesday night in the initial CFP rankings of the 2026 campaign. The committee has essentially framed it like […] The post Ohio State Gets Brutal Reality Check in CFP Rankings appeared first on HEAVY.
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