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5 things we learned from Week 13 College Football Playoff rankings

By Chris Peterson

Nov 19, 2022; Pasadena, California, USA; Southern California Trojans quarterback Caleb Williams (13) celebrates the victory against the UCLA Bruins at the Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2022; Pasadena, California, USA; Southern California Trojans quarterback Caleb Williams (13) celebrates the victory against the UCLA Bruins at the Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /
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Michigan’s Jim Harbaugh, left, and Ohio State’s Ryan Day have not always had the friendliest relationship.Harbaugh Day composite 2
Michigan’s Jim Harbaugh, left, and Ohio State’s Ryan Day have not always had the friendliest relationship.Harbaugh Day composite 2 /

The Michigan/Ohio State loser is in a good spot

Few teams were helped more by the Tennessee loss than Michigan or Ohio State. The Buckeyes and Wolverines will square off this Saturday in Columbus and the loser could have a chance to make it at 11-1.

Georgia would need to win out, plus it wouldn’t hurt to have 2-loss champions in the ACC, Pac-12, or Big 12 but that’s a long shot. That being said, if the Pac-12 has a two-loss champion and Clemson is the ACC champ, an 11-1 Michigan or Ohio State should have a chance.

Ohio State probably has a better chance because of its win over Notre Dame, which beat Clemson. Michigan might also have a shot to make it if the Wolverines lose a tight game like in 2016 to Ohio State when the Wolverines finished sixth in the rankings.

It’s hard to predict how it will play out but with Tennessee out of the mix, Ohio State and Michigan are both in a better position than they were a week ago.

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