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Miami gets top spot in first CFP rankings, followed by Georgia, Utah and Indiana; Notre Dame 11th
- The College Football Playoff selection committee released its first 2026 rankings on Tuesday, placing the Ohio State Buckeyes outside the projected 12-team playoff field. The two-loss team ranked lower than anticipated.
- Ohio State's drop follows a 30-18 loss to the USC Trojans on October 31, with the Buckeyes playing without starting quarterback Julian Sayin due to a shoulder injury sustained against Indiana. Freshman backup Luke Fahey started against USC.
- Committee chair Hunter Yurachek said the committee evaluates the team's current lineup rather than penalizing the injury. Yurachek noted the Buckeyes "don't have that signature win right now."
- The ranking spurred backlash, as Indiana and Alabama remain ranked higher despite losses. ESPN's Heather Dinich explained Ohio State would be bumped for the "highest Group of 6 team."
- Ohio State must win out to avoid playoff elimination, with ESPN's Dinich noting the Buckeyes have "no margin for error." The team faces a difficult remaining schedule with no room for another loss.
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