COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State is most likely out of the College Football Playoffs, but there's still an outside chance the Buckeyes could make it if things fall their way. If they are on the outside looking in, the Buckeyes will still play in a New Year's six bowl game.
How can the Buckeyes still make the CFP?
A scenario where Ohio State could possibly earn the No. 4 spot is as follows:
- Oklahoma State beats Texas in the Big 12 Championship
- Georgia beats Alabama in the SEC Championship
- Louisville beats Florida State in the ACC Championship
- Michigan beats Iowa in the Big Ten Championship
There is no guarantee the Buckeyes get in even if all this happens.
If that doesn't happen, what bowl game will Ohio State play in?
Assuming Florida State beats Louisville, the Cardinals and Buckeyes will most likely land in the Orange Bowl, according to predictions from 24/7 Sports, CBS Sports and ESPN. The Orange Bowl is played between an ACC team vs. the highest ranked SEC/Big Ten non-champion or Notre Dame. To learn more about the bowl selection process, click here.
When is the Orange Bowl?
The Orange Bowl will be played Dec. 30 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. The game is currently scheduled for 4 p.m. and it will air on ESPN.
How has Ohio State done in the last 10 bowl games?
- 2014/15 CFP National Championship — Ohio State 42 Oregon 20
- 2015/16 Fiesta Bowl — Ohio State 44 Notre Dame 28
- 2016/17 Fiesta Bowl — Clemson 31 Ohio State 0
- 2017/18 Cotton Bowl — Ohio State 24 USC 7
- 2018/19 Rose Bowl — Ohio State 28 Washington 23
- 2020/21 Sugar Bowl — Ohio State 49 Clemson 28
- 2020/21 CFP National Championship — Alabama 52 Ohio State 24
- 2021/22 Rose Bowl — Ohio State 48 Utah 45
- 2022/23 Peach Bowl — Georgia 42 Ohio State 41
When are the other bowl games this year?
- Cotton Bowl - Dec. 29, 8 p.m.
- Peach Bowl - Dec. 30, Noon
- Fiesta Bowl - Jan. 1, 1 p.m.
- *Rose Bowl - Jan. 1, 5 p.m.
- *Sugar Bowl - Jan. 1, 8:45 p.m.
- CFP National Championship - Jan. 8, 7:30 p.m.
*CFP semifinals