2. Momentum
The first argument that Ohio State detractors will use is the fact that they lost to Virginia Tech in Week 2. While this is true, it’s also a fact that the Buckeyes only have one loss and are the Big Ten champions. In addition, they have road wins against Michigan State and Minnesota. Michigan State had only lost to Oregon before their loss to Ohio State, so this is a high-quality win.
A highly overlooked factor in college football is momentum, and the Buckeyes have that on their side as they have made statements in all of their games against ranked teams. They have looked like a completely different team in the second half, and they showed what they are capable of in the Big Ten Championship. Alabama head coach Nick Saban will not be sleeping easy at night for the next month as he will be preparing hard to beat them in the playoff.
COMMENTS