The Ohio State Buckeyes stand together and sing Carmen Ohio with fans after the Ohio State-Michigan State game Saturday. Ohio State won 56-7. Credit: Mackenzie Shanklin | Photo Editor
After an idle conference championship weekend for the Buckeyes, Ohio State rose one spot to No. 6 in the final College Football Playoff Rankings Sunday.
This is Ohio State’s first time missing the playoffs since 2018, as it finds itself behind No. 1 Alabama, No. 2 Michigan, No. 3 Georgia, No. 4 Cincinnati and No. 5 Notre Dame.
The Buckeyes will find out who their bowl opponent is later in the afternoon, as the New Year’s Six will be unveiled around 2:30 p.m.
