Ohio State graduate defensive tackle Haskell Garrett (92) holds up an ‘O’ during Carmen Ohio after the Ohio State-Michigan State game Nov. 20. Ohio State won 56-7. Credit: Mackenzie Shanklin | Photo Editor

After a blowout loss in The Game to their rival Michigan, the Buckeyes dropped from No. 2 to No. 7 in the College Football Playoff rankings Tuesday. 

Ohio State held playoff position for three weeks until they fell to the Wolverines — who took over the No. 2 spot from the Buckeyes. With conference championships looming, No. 1 Georgia, No. 2 Michigan, No. 3 Alabama, No. 4 Cincinnati are currently slated to play for the CFP National Championship with one ranking remaining. 

The Buckeyes rank second in the Big Ten — behind the Wolverines — and ahead of No. 11 Michigan State and No. 13 Iowa.