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College Football Rankings 2016: Projected AP Top 25 after Week 11

By Zach Bigalke

Nov 12, 2016; Clemson, SC, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers quarterback Nathan Peterman (4) is brought down by Clemson Tigers defensive back Ryan Carter (31) during the second half at Clemson Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 12, 2016; Clemson, SC, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers quarterback Nathan Peterman (4) is brought down by Clemson Tigers defensive back Ryan Carter (31) during the second half at Clemson Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 12, 2016; College Park, MD, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes running back Mike Weber (25) runs as Maryland Terrapins linebacker Jermaine Carter Jr. (23) and defensive back Elijah Daniels (12) attempt to bring him down during the first quarter at Capital One Field at Maryland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 12, 2016; College Park, MD, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes running back Mike Weber (25) runs as Maryland Terrapins linebacker Jermaine Carter Jr. (23) and defensive back Elijah Daniels (12) attempt to bring him down during the first quarter at Capital One Field at Maryland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports /

A road trip against Maryland offered little threat to Ohio State’s position in the Top 25, as they racked up over 350 yards of offense and a six-touchdown lead before halftime. J.T. Barrett ended the game with 253 passing yards, another 47 rushing yards, and four combined touchdowns to lead the Buckeyes victory. The OSU defense allowed just 176 yards and 10 first downs to the Terrapins, whose only points came on a 23-yard field goal as they were stopped in the red zone.

The fact that Penn State keeps winning only helps Ohio State when it comes time for the College Football Playoff committee to deliberate. As long as they keep winning as well, the fact that the Buckeyes lost to another top-10 team on the road helps their case before the committee should they manage to win the Big Ten. That requires a win in East Lansing next weekend against a Michigan State team that is already guaranteed to miss out on a bowl. That would set up a winner-take-all showdown against rival Michigan for the Big Ten East.

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