This has nothing to do with the record and everything to do with the brand name that Ohio State is even in the discussion for a playoff spot.
If it were a non blue blood like Iowa State or Washington State or Syracuse that had only played 6 games, the argument would be about the lack of games played. TCU was kicked from the top 4 in the first playoff and the CLAIM then was because they played 1 less game than Ohio State.
If Ohio State gets in, it will finally prove that the playoffs are always going to pick a big brand when available over a small brand and will change the argument to fit their narrative.
If it were a non blue blood like Iowa State or Washington State or Syracuse that had only played 6 games, the argument would be about the lack of games played. TCU was kicked from the top 4 in the first playoff and the CLAIM then was because they played 1 less game than Ohio State.
If Ohio State gets in, it will finally prove that the playoffs are always going to pick a big brand when available over a small brand and will change the argument to fit their narrative.
