TOSU played a perfect game against Wisky, a feat that probably cannot be duplicated for another 100 seasons. So the truth about the relative strength of the Bucks versus the rest of college football lies somewhere in the middle between losing to VPI, struggling against mediocre teams, and destroying the Badgers. As an TOSU alum, I support the Buckeyes but honestly believe they are not yet worthy of a playoff position.
I give them the spot over two teams who allowed 58 and 61 points. I just can't get over how anyone can honestly put Baylor and TCU over them at this point. Maybe a couple of weeks ago, but not after yesterday's Big-10 championship, AND the lack of a Big-12 championship game.