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Ohio State headlines ESPN’s updated Playoff Predictor following Week 9

Michael Hanich

By Michael Hanich

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No. 2 Ohio State is in the heat of the race for the College Football Playoff after a big Week 9. According to the ESPN Allstate Playoff Predictor, Ohio State has the best odds to make the CFP at 86%.

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The Buckeyes are coming off a big 44-31 road win over No. 13 Penn State in Week 9. Penn State held a slim lead at halftime before the Buckeyes took the lead at the end of the third quarter. Ohio State outscored Penn State 28-17 in the fourth quarter.

The next B1G team with the best odds for the Playoff is No. 4 Michigan at 50%. No. 4 Michigan is coming off a 29-7 home win over Michigan State.

Ohio State looks to get back into the Playoff after missing last year as its rival, Michigan, defeated the Buckeyes last year in “The Game” 42-27.

Following Ohio State with the best odds for the CFP are No. 1 Georgia (70%), No. 2 Tennessee (61%), No. 6 Alabama (51%), and No. 5 Clemson (51%).