The Buckeyes' defeat of archrival Michigan — for the first time since 2019 — secured their postseason plans as they seek to repeat as national champions. Why it matters: This was a particularly cathartic moment for head coach Ryan Day (now 2-4 in The Game) and an Ohio State roster that had never beaten Michigan.

With the 12-team College Football Playoff bracket set to be released in just over a week, Week 14 of the 2025 college football season served as one final impression for the committee. One of the biggest winners of the weekend was No. 8 Oklahoma. The Sooners secured a 17-13 comeback win over LSU to finish 10-2.

Watch as Jeremiah Smith beats his defender and scores a 35-yard touchdown pass from Julian Sayin to put OSU up over Michigan.

Ohio State controlled the line of scrimmage on defense and sacked Rutgers quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis four times. Defensive end Caden Curry's strip sack and fumble recovery in the third quarter led to a Buckeyes touchdown and swung all the momentum in Ohio State's favor.

Several College Football Playoff contenders were making a clear case to the committee on the regular season's penultimate week

Your guide to The Game, a legendary rivalry that pits Ohio State and Michigan against each other in one of college football's most intense matchups.

Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith's go-ahead TD was nearly overturned after a late bobble and a step out of bounds, but it was ultimately upheld.

After 2,191 days, the infamous streak is finally over. THE Ohio State Buckeyes went into Ann Arbor and smacked the Michigan Wolverines in a revenge game six years in the making.

It’s simple for Oregon. Beat Washington and host a first-round playoff game. The Huskies are mostly trying to play spoiler to their rivals. While Oregon's Dante Moore has been one of country's better QBs, the Ducks have learned to rely on an explosive run game.