5 Reasons Ohio State will make the College Football Playoff

Nov 26, 2016; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes running back Curtis Samuel (4) scores the winning touchdown in the second overtime under pursuit from Michigan Wolverines cornerback Jourdan Lewis (26) at Ohio Stadium. Ohio State won the game 30-27 in double overtime.Mandatory Credit: Greg Bartram-USA TODAY Sports /

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3. The Running Game is Must-See TV

The Ohio State Buckeyes rushing attack is impressive, because it’s not always led by one player. Behind the legs of quarterback J.T. Barrett as well as running backs Mike Weber and Curtis Samuel, the Buckeyes have rushed for over 2,623 rushing yards.

In their 30-27 win over Michigan, the Buckeyes were led by Barrett’s 125 rushing yards. Weber had 11 carries for 26 rushing yards and a touchdown. Samuel had seven carries for 54 rushing yards, including the game-winning touchdown in the second overtime.

The Buckeyes rank ninth in the FBS in rushing yards per game at 258.3 rushing yards a contest. They have rushed for over 200 yards or more in the last five games. The offense has at least one rushing touchdown in every game this season.

For a team that has struggled to throw the ball, they make adjustments on the fly and it’s paid off thus far. The Buckeyes running game should vault them square into the College Football Playoffs.

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