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Buckeyes Lead Top 12 CFP Projections After Week 5
Confirmed
In Short: ESPN La Crosse 105.5 projects Ohio State as the leader of the top 12 College Football Playoff teams after Week 5, despite the Buckeyes' loss to Texas.
According to ESPN, Ohio State's road victory over Iowa, a team known for its strong defense, solidifies the Buckeyes' position as the top one-loss team in the country.
ESPN also notes that the Bulldogs have been impressively complete, winning with style and consistency.
Newsweek reported that Texas coach Steve Sarkisian praised Ohio State's performance against his team, acknowledging the Buckeyes' strong first-half lead before Texas' comeback.
CBS Sports highlights Sarkisian's press conference where he argued that Ohio State's loss to Texas should not be seen as a negative, especially considering the game was played on the road.
Sarkisian emphasized that Ohio State's road game in Austin should be viewed positively, despite the Buckeyes' eventual loss.
The projections also include Ole Miss, which has a notable win over LSU but was outplayed by Florida.
The question remains whether teams with strong early-season performances will maintain their status as playoff contenders.
The projections highlight the growing number of one-loss teams, with Ohio State leading the pack.
What this adds
ESPN and CBS Sports provide differing perspectives on Ohio State's loss to Texas, with ESPN focusing on Ohio State's overall performance and CBS Sports highlighting Sarkisian's defense of the Buckeyes.
What's confirmed
- According to ESPN, Ohio State's road victory over Iowa, a team known for its strong defense, solidifies the Buckeyes' position as the top one-loss team in the country.
- ESPN also notes that the Bulldogs have been impressively complete, winning with style and consistency.
- Newsweek reported that Texas coach Steve Sarkisian praised Ohio State's performance against his team, acknowledging the Buckeyes' strong first-half lead before Texas' comeback.
- CBS Sports highlights Sarkisian's press conference where he argued that Ohio State's loss to Texas should not be seen as a negative, especially considering the game was played on the road.
- Sarkisian emphasized that Ohio State's road game in Austin should be viewed positively, despite the Buckeyes' eventual loss.
- The projections also include Ole Miss, which has a notable win over LSU but was outplayed by Florida.
- The question remains whether teams with strong early-season performances will maintain their status as playoff contenders.
- The projections highlight the growing number of one-loss teams, with Ohio State leading the pack.
What's still developing
- Projecting the CFP top 12 after Week 5: Buckeyes lead growing crop of 1-loss teams | ESPN La Crosse 105.5 You are using an outdated browser.
- The Buckeyes got their first road win of the season, and it came in convincing fashion against a ranked Iowa team that was leading the nation in scoring defense and fresh off a win at Michigan.
- It is clear through five weeks that Ohio State is the top one-loss team in the country, especially after the Buckeyes rolled over Iowa 31-14 at one of the most notoriously difficult places to play in the Big Ten.
- The question is: Which teams with statement wins now emerge as imposters later?
- After Texas ' stunning comeback win, head coach Steve Sarkisian didn't hesitate to offer his honest opinion of the Ohio State Buckeyes as far as criteria for a College Football Playoff spot.
- The early-season clash between two teams ranked in the nation's top six featured the Buckeyes building what looked like an insurmountable 20-3 lead in the first half, and led 23-3 heading into the fourth quarter.
- It was an exciting win for the Longhorns, but a devastating loss for the Buckeyes, who fell from the No.
- In the wake of Texas ' unbelievable comeback win over Ohio State on Saturday night, Sarkisian spent a portion of his Monday press conference arguing on behalf of the Buckeyes.