re: THE Ohio State vs. Michigan predictions.

I'd say the OP is relevant, just because the media narrative is spinning out of control to exclude the SEC entirely. So, regardless of who wins Michigan vs Ohio State ? Chances are even that both make it, even though 'Bama beating Georgia would mean neither make it.

I'd say winner of Michigan and Ohio State is a lock. Washington is a lock. Texas is a lock if they win this weekend. ACC is now screwed with Florida State getting ready to lose. I could see the committee going with Oregon over one loss SEC teams.

Not saying it's right, I think the two best teams in football - now - are Georgia and Alabama. But the media has a true hard on to exclude the SEC. They're tired of the same ol' conference winning it all every year. Especially when that conference is the worst of flyover country, as they see it.