COLUMBUS, Ohio – As we look at Ohio State football vs. Missouri in the Cotton Bowl, I still have Ohio State as the nation’s No. 2 team in my TSI Index. The funny thing is, seven of the top 10 power-rated teams did not make the CFP. Not to rant about the selection process, but when the committee says they’re putting the four “best” teams in, that’s not what they’re doing. They’re putting in the four “most deserving” teams, which is OK. Just say that. Missouri is my No. 15 overall team. For all of the criticism of the Ohio State offense and the praise of Missouri’s offense and receiver Luther Burden, in particular, the Ohio State offense is rated higher than the Tigers’, at No. 17 and No. 24, respectively. Obviously, Marvin Harrison Jr. is expected not to play, along with season-long quarterback starter Kyle McCord, who’s transferring to…
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