RUSTY MILLER
AP Sports Writer
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Ohio State Buckeyes aren’t exactly huge fans of the College Football Playoff rankings.
Still, they aren’t surprised that they have their work cut out for them to make it into the college sport’s first playoff.
The Buckeyes (6-1, 3-0 Big Ten) , ranked 13th in the coaches and The Associated Press media polls, were 16th on the initial list of the top 25 teams determined by the playoff selection committee and released Tuesday.
Coach Urban Meyer has talked to his players about what’s ahead. They already knew they couldn’t afford a second loss as they prepare for Saturday’s game against Illinois (4-4, 1-3) and the showdown the following week at No. 8 Michigan State.
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