Ohio State has left nothing to chance in its quest for a return to the College Football Playoff, winning every game this season by 11 or more points entering a noon Saturday kick at No. 13 Michigan. The Buckeyes have been so dominant they reclaimed the No. 1 spot in the Playoff rankings this week, despite former No. 1 LSU and defending national champion Clemson also being undefeated. That’s led to speculation OSU could afford a loss to the Wolverines, then win the Big Ten title game against either Wisconsin or Minnesota on Dec. 7 and still receive a Playoff berth. Or, a similar line of thinking, has Ohio State clinching a berth with a win at Michigan, regardless of whether it wins in Indianapolis. OSU athletic director Gene Smith is leaving nothing to chance in advance of those possible scenarios, sending a loud and clear message to the 13-member…
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