COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Game will officially be a ranked matchup this year with major postseason implications on the line.

Ohio State checked in at No. 1 in Tuesday’s release of the latest College Football Playoff rankings. Its rival, Michigan , came in at No. 15 — a sign that, with a win, the Wolverines could make their first CFP appearance since 2023.

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