Does Washington crack Dinich’s projected CFP bracket? (1:34) Heather Dinich gives her predictions on which four teams will be selected in the College Football Playoff after Week 13. (1:34) 9:00 AM ET Brace yourself, Washington. Be cautiously optimistic, Penn State. Keep your fingers crossed, Wisconsin. Forget strength of schedule, conference championships or head-to-head results. Let’s propose an addition to the CFP selection criteria: Which team is best equipped to contend with Alabama? Ohio State outlasted Michigan in a game that matched the rivalry’s best, but the Buckeyes aren’t sure about their playoff prospects. “It’s up to the committee now,” QB J.T. Barrett said. Nick Saban’s squad easily dispatched rival Auburn, finishing as the only unblemished Power 5 team. In a year filled with surprises, Alabama’s excellence has been the one constant. 2 Related No. 2 Ohio State is looming like a playoff bully, ready to pluck the playoff dreams from…
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