Ohio State and Oklahoma, the top two teams in the AP’s all-time rankings, will meet Saturday with the high stakes one might expect in such a matchup. Ohio State (2-0), which topped the all-time chart, is ranked No. 3 nationally this season. A strong non-conference win would strengthen the Buckeyes’ case for a spot in the College Football Playoff, should they be in position to be considered at season’s end. Oklahoma (1-1), No. 2 in the all-time rankings, is No. 14 this season after losing its season opener to Houston. The Sooners need a boost to get back near the top of this season’s poll and earn a chance to possibly return to the Playoff. A loss would likely knock the Sooners out of contention. “You talk about the playoff picture,” Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield said. “This is a big game for later on down the road. We’re not focusing on that, but it does have the potential to affect later on in the season.” Then there’s the Heisman race. Ohio State quarterback J.T. Barrett, the fifth-place finisher in 2014, matches up against Mayfield, the fourth-place finisher in 2015. Both are in position to vault into the forefront of the…
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