The Buckeyes received the No. 1 ranking in the College Football Playoff committee's rankings on Nov. 4. Ohio State is 8-0 and ranks a spot higher than Indiana, also undefeated and projected to play the Buckeyes in the Big Ten championship game.

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The Ohio State Buckeyes are pumping up Jeremiah Smith's case for a Heisman Trophy after a huge game against Penn State.

With the first College Football Playoff rankings released and Ohio State sitting at No. 1, the equation for success is straightforward. The Buckeyes don’t just control their own destiny; they have a clear map to the top seed in the playoff and every trophy they could desire.

Ohio State football's Nov. 1 matchup against Penn State will be a "Wear Black" game, with fans encouraged to wear black Ohio State merchandise or attire. Ohio State has organized a "Tradition Evolved” campaign, aimed at boosting the game-day atmosphere.

Ohio State is projected to be placed at No. 1 in the first CFP committee rankings. Learn more about the committee here:

New betting odds released by BetMGM have Ohio State football as a near three-touchdown favorite vs. Penn State on Nov. 1. The Buckeyes had a Week 9 bye and remain the No. 1 team in the US LBM coaches poll with a 7-0 record. Ohio State's defense has allowed ...