The VT game seems to be a classic opportunity for a payback game – total bloodbath. I certainly hope so. But what if for whatever reason OSU loses to VT AGAIN? (First game of season, night road game, injuries or missing player(s), VT students get the day off class, whatever scenario you might want to imagine) Does it matter in terms of a chance to repeat?
Last year, few thought the Bucks had a chance to make the playoff and win it all right after that early loss, but in the end it didn’t matter. Finishing strong took care of business. But maybe the committee looks at it differently this time around. Is winning the B1G all that’s required or are style points still needed? Said another way, if they lose that VT game, is another 59-0 crusher in the B1G championship a requirement or would say, 24-10 be good enough for the defending national champs to make the CFP?