Wed Dec 04 00:10:00 UTC 2024: ## College Football Playoff Shakeup: Ohio State’s Loss Impacts Final Bracket

**INDIANAPOLIS, IN** – The College Football Playoff’s final 12-team bracket is rapidly approaching, and this week’s developments have significantly altered the landscape. Tuesday’s penultimate rankings release will be crucial in determining the final field, following Michigan’s stunning upset victory over Ohio State on Saturday.

While Ohio State’s loss removes them from contention for the Big Ten championship, they remain a strong contender for a playoff berth. However, their ranking drop is a major talking point, with questions surrounding how many spots they’ll fall. The race is now on for the remaining spots, particularly in the Big Ten. Indiana, with only one loss, is a serious contender for one of the lower seeds in the final bracket.

The Big Ten’s performance in the fourth round rankings released Tuesday will heavily influence the final outcome. The uncertainty surrounding which teams will fill out the final 12 is creating considerable buzz as the conference championship games loom, including the highly anticipated clash between No. 1 Oregon and No. 4 Penn State. The final rankings will be released on Sunday, revealing the complete 12-team playoff bracket.

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