College Football Playoff 2019: Projected top 4 after Week 14

ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN - NOVEMBER 30: K.J. Hill #14 of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrates his second half touchdown with Jonah Jackson #73 and Branden Bowen #76 against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium on November 30, 2019 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Ohio State won the game 56-27. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /

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ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN – NOVEMBER 30: Justin Fields #1 of the Ohio State Buckeyes tries to get around the tackle of Michael Danna #4 of the Michigan Wolverines during the second half at Michigan Stadium on November 30, 2019 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Ohio State won the game 56-27. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /

1. Ohio State (12-0)

The Buckeyes supplanted LSU at the number one spot last week. After their beat down of Michigan in “The Game” it’s unlikely that they slip. They now have wins over four ranked teams, which will impress the committee.

The performance of Justin Fields and J.K. Dobbins will also impress. The pair combined for eight touchdowns in the 56-27 win, the sixth time that Ohio State have racked up over 50 points. Fields miraculous recovery from an apparently serious injury to throwing a glorious touchdown pass may just be his Heisman moment.

Despite the Buckeyes forcing a fumble, and an Amir Riep interception of Shea Patterson, they weren’t as defensively dominant as we’ve seen at times this season. This may play a factor in the final reckoning.

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The Big Ten Championship Game is the last game before the committee sits to make their final decision. Ohio State will look to leave a lasting impression by shutting down Wisconsin.

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