Ohio State Leads College Football Playoff Rankings for Third Straight Week
Ohio State continues to dominate the College Football Playoff rankings, securing the top position for the third consecutive week. Released on Tuesday, the latest rankings place the Buckeyes as the premier team, ahead of Indiana, Texas A&M, Georgia, and Texas Tech.
Overview of the Top Rankings
- No. 1: Ohio State
- No. 2: Indiana
- No. 3: Texas A&M
- No. 4: Georgia
- No. 5: Texas Tech
The remaining teams in the top 12 rankings include Ole Miss, Oregon, Oklahoma, Notre Dame, Alabama, BYU, and Utah. If the playoff brackets were established today, Ohio State would potentially meet either Oklahoma or Notre Dame in the quarterfinals.
Ohio State’s Impressive Season
Currently, Ohio State boasts an undefeated record of 10-0 in the 2025 college football season, following 12 weeks of play. Their season commenced with a narrow victory against No. 17 Texas, which they won 14-7. Since then, the Buckeyes have achieved notable victories against:
- Grambling State
- Ohio
- Washington
- Minnesota
- No. 21 Illinois
- Wisconsin
- Penn State
- Purdue
- UCLA (last game, 48-10 win)
Rankings and Metrics
Beyond the College Football Playoff rankings, the Buckeyes are also positioned as the top team in the AP Poll and the Coaches Poll. Furthermore, they lead in Bill Connelly’s SP+ rankings and are ranked No. 1 in ESPN’s College Football Power Index.
Strength of Record and Schedule
In terms of metrics, Ohio State holds the third-best strength of record, trailing only Texas A&M and Indiana. Their strength of schedule is rated No. 50 among FBS teams. Looking ahead, Ohio State’s remaining schedule includes matches against Rutgers and their significant rival, No. 18 Michigan.
