Paul Finebaum Rips CFP Committee Over Ohio State Ranking; Buckeyes Have No Margin for Error

Ohio State Buckeyes running back Bo Jackson (25) celebrates a first down run behind USC Trojans cornerback Jontez Williams (0) during the NCAA football game at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Oct. 31, 2026. Ohio State lost 30-18. Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch
November 4, 2026

Paul Finebaum believes the College Football Playoff selection committee got it wrong about Ohio State. After Ohio State opened the initial CFP rankings at No. 12, the ESPN analyst questioned how the committee evaluated the Buckeyes, particularly the value of their road performance against Texas and their head-to-head victory over Indiana. “They went to Texas, Greeny, in the second week of the season. That’s what you’re supposed to do in…

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