College Football Rankings 2023: Projected playoff Top 25 for Week 11

Nov 4, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Washington Huskies defensive end Voi Tunuufi (52) reacts with Washington Huskies linebacker Edefuan Ulofoshio (5) after recovering the ball from the USC Trojans during the second quarter at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-USA TODAY Sports /

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Nov 4, 2023; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. (18) celebrates with teammates after making his second touchdown reception of the game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during the second half at SHI Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports /

Man, what a scare Ohio State had — for a half.

I was ready to write the Buckeyes off as an unworthy No. 1 overall team in the playoff rankings after seeing the Buckeyes trailing 9-7 at halftime to the Scarlet Knights. But then, like always, Ohio State woke up.

The Buckeyes turned that 9-7 deficit into a 34-16 blowout win. The game that felt like it was headed for an upset ended up being a lopsided win.

Kyle McCord didn’t have a great game and Marvin Harrison Jr. was locked up for most of the game. This offense needs to figure out how to avoid these slow starts because, in a few weeks, that could be the difference between winning the Big Ten and not making the title game.

I think we’ll see the Buckeyes slide down to No. 2 with this win because Georgia beat the No. 12 team in the country.

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