5 Reasons Ohio State will make the College Football Playoff

The Ohio State Buckeyes are 11-1 after the final week of the 2016 season. Here are five reasons why they will make the College Football Playoffs as a result of another good year.

The Ohio State Buckeyes have won five games in a row, including five straight over Michigan, to close out the season with an 11-1 record. The Buckeyes have a victory over three top-10 teams this year in Nebraska, Wisconsin and Michigan. Not a bad way to finish the season after their road loss to Penn State.

Quarterback J.T. Barrett came up big for the Buckeyes. Despite struggling in the passing game, Barrett has rushed for over 100 rushing yards in the past two games. He’s also carried the ball more than 20 times in the last two games.

Now, the Buckeyes play the waiting game. But, there’s no need to panic, they will make the College Football Playoff. They have bounced back since falling to Penn State 24-21 back on October 22. The Buckeyes defense has played a huge part in keeping them a one-loss this season.

The Ohio State defense has not allowed more than 20 points in regulation since their loss back in Week 7. They are surrendering just 15 points on average during their five-game winning streak. On the season, they allow 14.2 points per game as a team on defense and score 42.7 points per game on offense. In a season that favored Michigan heavily as the Big Ten title favorites, out emerge the Buckeyes.

Here are the five reasons why Ohio State will make the College Football Playoff.