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Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald believes Ohio State belongs in College Football Playoff
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Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald tipped his proverbial cap to Ohio State after the Buckeyes’ 22-10 win the Big 12 Championship Game on Saturday.
After the game, Fitzgerald addressed Ohio State’s worthiness as a top four team.
“I think they’ve got as much talent as everybody to go compete for a national champion, and they’re Big Ten champs,” Fitzgerald said. “If you’re an undefeated champion here, in my humble opinion, you deserve to compete for a national title.”
Pat Fitzgerald says #OhioState is a top-4 team: "I think they've got as much talent as everybody to go compete for a national champion, and they're Big Ten champs. If you're an undefeated champion here, in my humble opinion, you deserve to compete for a national title."
— Adam Rittenberg (@ESPNRittenberg) December 19, 2020
There’s already quite a bit of lobbying going on, but much will depend on what happens in the ACC and SEC Championship Games.
Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher is already arguing for the No. 5 Aggies, taking a shot at Ohio State’s schedule in the process.
If Notre Dame and Alabama both win on Saturday, the Buckeyes should be in good shape. They’re already No. 4 in the rankings, and aren’t likely to get jumped by a non-division winner in Texas A&M.
Ohio State and the rest of the contenders will find out their Playoff fate on Sunday.
Spenser is the news manager at Saturday Road and covers college football across all Saturday Football brands.