By: BRIAN J KOHLER

BRIAN J KOHLER
Thu, 28 Nov 2019 13:38:53 +0000

In reply to Michael.” target=”_blank” title=”/2019/11/ohio-state-football-gene-smiths-departure-from-playoff-committee-due-in-part-to-ohio-state-rankings-disagreement/comment-page-1/#comment-113574″>Michael.”>/2019/11/ohio-state-football-gene-smiths-departure-from-playoff-committee-due-in-part-to-ohio-state-rankings-disagreement/comment-page-1/#comment-113574″>Michael.

The inherent problem is given the vast complexity of schedules and schedule strengths, its extremely difficult to pinpoint who the best teams are. Conference championships are at least a good starting point. Positions 1-5 can be the power 5 champions and we can fill the 6-8 spots with those debated outliers.