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AP Top 25 Takeaways: Back door to the College Football Playoff is likely to be blocked this season
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Washington safety Makell Esteen (24) runs with safety Mishael Powell (3) after making an interception against Washington State during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Seattle. - photo by AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson
The back door to the College Football playoff is unlikely to be open for Ohio State or anybody else this championship weekend. A season defined by almost-upsets and favorites finding a way continued during rivalry weekend with a couple of College Football Playoff contenders withstanding unranked in-state foes Saturday. No.