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Ohio State's path to the national championship ranked one of the hardest

It's hard to imagine that a team with just one loss to the undefeated BIG10 champions can have a hard schedule in the postseason. Ohio State was probably the best eighth seed in sports history last year.

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Ohio State has critical change to consider before playoffs

As the Ohio State Buckeyes now shift their focus to the College Football Playoffs with a bye before waiting on the winner of the Miami-Texas A&M game, the team needs to prepare to make sure they have the best lineup for the postseason.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / December 8

Ryan Day explains what went wrong vs. Indiana and why he still trusts Brian Hartline

Ryan Day said he didn’t sleep well after his team’s first loss of the season, knowing that the idea of leaving no doubt didn’t happen. He explained that when you win games like Ohio State has done all season, certain issues get swept under the rug.

Brian Hartline News / A to Z Sports / December 8

Concerning reality is here for the end of Brian Hartline’s tenure in Columbus with the Ohio State Buckeyes

The Ohio State Buckeyes put together two drives of at least 12 plays while trailing Indiana 13–10, hoping to rally for a win. Both drives covered at least 70 yards, yet the Buckeyes came away with zero points.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Big Ten Network / December 8

Watch: College Football Playoff: Big Ten Dominance, Indiana at No. 1 & Ohio State No. 2

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / December 8

Examining Ohio State Buckeyes' grueling path to defending their national title

Now with that disappointing Big Ten Championship loss to the Indiana Hoosiers in the rearview mirror, the Ohio State Buckeyes shift their focus to the College Football Playoff.

Ryan Day News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / December 8

Ryan Day reveals who called Ohio State’s offense vs. Indiana and through the playoffs

Ohio State’s offensive struggles cost the Buckeyes the Big Ten Championship, and Ryan Day confirmed offensive coordinator Brian Hartline was at the helm — even after accepting the head coaching job at South Florida last week.

Brandon Inniss News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / December 7

Brandon Inniss owns Ohio State’s Big Ten championship loss as the offense’s fault

When the top two defensive teams in the country clash for the Big Ten title, it comes down to one thing: offense. In Indiana’s 13–10 performance, finding any offensive rhythm was virtually impossible for either team — but it was the Buckeyes who ultimately came up short.

College Football Playoff bracket gives the Ohio State Buckeyes their road to repeating following loss to Indiana Hoosiers

The Ohio State Buckeyes suffered their first loss of the season against the Indiana Hoosiers, and as a result, they lost not only the conference championship but also the No.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Big Ten Network / December 7

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Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / December 7

Three key takeaways from Ohio State's stunning loss in the Big Ten championship

The Buckeyes competed in the Big Ten championship for the first time since 2020, but could not capitalize against the new top seed in the College Football Playoffs.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Yardbarker / December 7

Ryan Day reflects on Ohio State's Big Ten setback against Indiana

Ryan Day left Lucas Oil Stadium on Saturday night knowing his team just blown a chance at something they haven't done since 2020.

CFB Week 15 winners, losers: Indiana is nation's best team entering CFP

Wild Ohio State recruiting saga ends with Buckeyes landing their top target

College players whose NFL draft stock has risen the most this season

The 'College football national championship coaches' quiz

College Football News / Yardbarker / December 7

Dave Portnoy questions Ohio State's toughness in fiery message

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy recorded a video Saturday night that started as a defense of Michigan's 9-3 season and turned into a full attack on Ohio State.

CFB Week 15 winners, losers: Indiana is nation's best team entering CFP

Wild Ohio State recruiting saga ends with Buckeyes landing their top target

Ryan Day reflects on Ohio State's Big Ten setback against Indiana

College players whose NFL draft stock has risen the most this season

The 'Big Ten football championship game winners' quiz

Fernando Mendoza News / Larry Brown Sports / December 8

Indiana's Mendoza had amazing quote after beating Ohio State

Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza had amazing quote after beating Ohio State

The No. 2 Hoosiers beat the No. 1 Buckeyes, 13-10, to be named Big Ten champions.

Indiana establishes itself as team to beat in CFP with Big Ten championship

Fernando Mendoza would look awfully good in Silver and Black

The all-time college football service academy team

The 'Big 10 football champions' quiz

Carnell Tate News / The Forkball / December 7

Ohio State loses in a very familiar way

Poor Red Zone play and special teams doom Ohio State in a 13-10 repeat Ohio State started the game strong on defense, forcing Indiana to punt on their first possession thanks to a Caden Curry sack on third down.

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / December 7

Ohio State kicker muffs game-tying field goal late vs. Indiana

Ohio State saw its Big 10 Championship hopes veer wide left of the goalposts Saturday against Indiana at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind. The No.