Former Ohio State football coach Urban Meyer took issue with Dabo Swinney saying they don’t belong.
Clemson football coach Dabo Swinney joined a list of other college football pundits and coaches, including Florida coach Dan Mullen, in criticizing Ohio State’s position in the College Football Playoff race despite its six-game regular season.
The two-time national champion head coach believes Ohio State doesn’t deserve to play for its ninth national championship this season because of its six-game schedule, claiming:
“It’s almost like you’ve got to have 120 hours to get a business degree and yet these people over here only need 60 hours to get a business degree, Swinney said about Ohio State’s truncated schedule.”
Urban Meyer thinks Ohio State is definitely a playoff team
Former Buckeyes head coach and current FOX analyst Urban Meyer did not hold back in his defense for his former school, proclaiming the undefeated team deserves an opportunity to feature in the College Football Playoff.
“I think, the job of the College Football Playoff committee: get the four best teams,” Meyer said. “There’s no doubt, they’re one of the four best teams. The argument should stop there. NFL talent all over the place. One of the best offenses in America.
Ohio State, despite its 5-0 record as of today, ranks in the top-10 in numerous statistical categories. The Buckeyes offense ranks fourth in the nation in points per game (46.6), sixth in total yards (516.4), and rushing yards per game (252.4).
The Buckeyes defense, who’s had trouble limiting opponents from airing the ball, is one of the nation’s leaders in rushing defense, only allowing 96.4 rushing yards per game.
Ohio State will get their chance to prove to the doubters they deserve a spot in the College Football Playoff when they square off with No. 15 Northwestern (6-1 Big Ten) in the Big Ten Championship Game on Saturday, Dec. 19 at noon ET.
With a win against the Wildcats next weekend, the Buckeyes would earn their third win of the season against a ranked opponent.
Head Coach Ryan Day and the Buckeyes will learn their postseason fate on Sunday, Dec. 20 after the conclusion of championship weekend.
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