Note: Over the two weeks leading into the first full slate of college football games, we are taking a look at 14 of the top teams heading into 2016 and analyze their chances at making the 2016 College Football Playoff. We continue this series with Ohio State, a team that finished 12-1 last year and is ranked No. 6 in the 2016 AP preseason top 25 poll. Ohio St. will make the CFP because… Ohio St. won’t make the CFP because… J.T. Barrett is primed for resurgence its lineup is almost completely new its top recruiting class will contribute quickly its offense lacks playmakers it can still win an open Big Ten race it relies too much on freshmen Anthony Chiusano: It’s only fitting that we follow up our staff’s Michigan conversation yesterday with a debate on its bitter rivals in Ohio State. The Buckeyes were the consensus pick to win the CFP last year for the second-straight season with a myriad of offensive weapons at their disposal and two viable options at quarterback. This year is different to say the least. Top pass rusher Joey Bosa, star running back Ezekiel Elliott and key offensive weapons Braxton Miller and Michael Thomas among others are all…
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