So we've all seen the playoff committee's current ranking for this week. Now I'm going to tell you who we need to root for (because we all know fans win games).

1. OSU vs. Michigan State: if you need to know this answer, GTFO you troll. Buckeyes.

2. LSU vs. Alabama: the only reason we have to root for a _ichigan man. Root for this grass-eating lunatic like your playoff life depends on it. Because it does (Alabama is the best chance for a second SEC in the playoff).

3. Kansas State vs. TCU: Roll Snyd. This is TCU's last major contest, while K-State still has several tests ahead of them. If the Horned Toads make it past this game, write them into one of the playoff spots (and we need the Big 12 to kill off its own chance at the playoff).

4. Baylor vs. Oklahoma: we really need Big-game Bob to be just that and knock off the pretenders that are the Baylor Bears. Plus, are we going to forget that Art Briles voted us the lowest of any coach in the final Coaches Poll last year? 

5. Arizona State vs. Notre Dame: we all have an interest in the golden-domers failing. They are the closest legitimate recruiting threat. They pull considerable talent out of our great state. Plus, Arizona State vs. Oregon could decide one (and only one) playoff spot.  

Now go and root your heart and lungs out. Buckeye Nation needs you.