ESPN updates CFB Playoff predictions after Week 7

Ohio State is a lock for the College Football Playoff.

According to four credible ESPN reporters, at least. Each week, four college football reporters — Andrea Adelson, Edward Aschoff, Chris Low, and Adam Rittenberg — provide their updated playoff predictions. This time around, all four have predicted the Buckeyes to earn the No. 2 overall seed.

With Georgia being a consensus pick last week (before getting smacked around at LSU), a new variable enters the mix. Here’s how the writers think the final bracket will look come end of bowl season:

Adelson

1. Alabama
2. Ohio State
3. Clemson
4. Notre Dame

Aschoff

1. Alabama
2. Ohio State
3. Clemson
4. Notre Dame

Low

1. Alabama
2. Ohio State
3. Clemson
4. Notre Dame

Rittenberg

1. Alabama
2. Ohio State
3. Notre Dame
4. Clemson