Ohio State football: Why Buckeyes deserve No. 1 in College Football Playoff

Why Ohio State is deserving of no. 1 spot in College Football Playoff rankings

With the first College Football Playoff rankings released, Ohio State football came out ranking number 1. But did they deserve it?

The College Football Playoff rankings are here with the first poll, and like others in the past, it’s come full of criticism. It starts with the number one ranked Ohio State football

In the latest AP and Coaches polls, the Buckeyes were ranked No. 3 in both. Yet, on Tuesday night, those in Columbus were celebrating having the best team in the country. At least for this week. There’s obviously a month left of football full of conference and rivalry games followed by conference championships that will ultimately determine the fate of the 25 teams. But for now, let’s all argue for no good reason.

Most pundits and fans were under the assumption that, again, much like the AP and Coaches polls, Georgia would be ranked No. 1. The Bulldogs football team is coming off two national championships and has won 25 straight games. They had a valid argument. Instead, they were ranked No. 2 in the CFP.

Some even believed that Ohio State’s hated rival, Michigan, could have been given the number one ranking. This year’s Wolverines football team is undefeated and is outscoring their opponents 325-47 in eight games and is ranked second in other polls. Jim Harbaugh’s team comes in with the No. 3 ranking in the CFP.

Florida State, meanwhile, has been working their way up in polls but no more than fourth, like they are in the CFP rankings.