College Football Rankings 2023: Projected playoff Top 25 for Week 12

Nov 11, 2023; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs running back Kendall Milton (2) reacts with offensive lineman Tate Ratledge (69) after scoring a touchdown against the Mississippi Rebels during the first half at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /

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Nov 11, 2023; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes tight end Cade Stover (8) is congratulated by Ohio State Buckeyes offensive lineman Carson Hinzman (75) on his touchdown during the NCAA football game against Michigan State University at Ohio Stadium. /

With three weeks remaining on the season, Ohio State got a nice “bye” of sorts in Week 11 as it hosted a reeling Michigan State team in a night game.

The Spartans were just 3-6 on the year after losing head coach Mel Tucker to off-field issues and interim head coach Harlon Barnett just notched his first win last week over Nebraska. He had a chance to upset the No. 1 team in the nation on Saturday night, but everyone knew what was going to happen.

Ohio State rolled.

Will this be enough to impress the committee and keep the Buckeyes in the top spot? Absolutely. There will be plenty of debate after another crazy week, but I don’t think you can have either Georgia or Michigan jumping them after dominating a conference opponent.

The Buckeyes are on a collision course with Michigan (again) in Week 13 for the conference title.

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