There are two scenarios that I want to run through and see what the opinion of the fanbase is.

Scenario #1 - Ohio St goes on to beat Michigan this year, wins the big ten loses in the first round of the playoff. In this scenario Ohio St recruiting starts slipping due to not being able to win the most important games. Perennially beats Michigan but always finishes the season 10-2 and a loss in the first round of the playoffs which leaves us at 11-3 every year.

Scenario #2 - Ohio State loses to Michigan but goes on to win the national title, beating Georgia in the title game. In this scenario Ohio St becomes what Alabama has been, we every once in a while, beat Michigan but we win a national title once every couple years. Recruiting has peaked to always be the top recruiting class. Most seasons we end with 1 or 2 losses

Me personally would take scenario 2.

And no you cant use the just do both, thats lame and boring