COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A 34-16 win for No. 1 Ohio State over now unranked Illinois keeps the Buckeyes as the national title favorites. The Buckeyes may keep that moniker through the rest of the regular season.
While projected College Football Playoff spots have changed hands every week this season, Ohio State remains firmly in place atop the rankings and may already be guaranteed a postseason position, barring any upsets in the weeks to come.
Here is a look at the changes to the projected 12-team playoff field in the past week, plus what to watch for this weekend.
What the bracket looks like heading into Week 8
The Buckeyes are firmly in the No. 1 spot in the bracket. NBC4 looks at the AP rankings for playoff projections until the initial official playoff rankings begin in November,