The Game will officially be a top-five clash.
With the latest College Football Playoff rankings, Ohio State's rivalry matchup with Michigan will officially be a top-five showdown as the Buckeyes climb to No. 2 in the rankings with the Wolverines checking in at No. 5.
The No. 2 vs. No. 5 matchup will be the highest-rated showdown in the rivalry since No. 2 Ohio State hosted No. 3 Michigan in 2016, a game the Buckeyes won 20-17 in double overtime.
Georgia remains the top-ranked team as the only remaining unbeaten Power Five team. Behind the Bulldogs, Ohio State moves up to No. 2 in the rankings after a 56-7 blowout win over Michigan State. Falling behind the Buckeyes is Alabama, who checks in at No. 3 following a narrow win over Arkansas. Cincinnati moves up to No. 4, cracking the top-four for the first time this season.
Here's a look at the full rankings:
| Rank # | Team | Record |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgia | 11-0 |
| 2 | Ohio State | 10-1 |
| 3 | Alabama | 10-1 |
| 4 | Cincinnati | 11-0 |
| 5 | Michigan | 10-1 |
| 6 | Notre Dame | 10-1 |
| 7 | Oklahoma State | 10-1 |
| 8 | Baylor | 9-2 |
| 9 | Mississippi | 9-2 |
| 10 | Oklahoma | 10-1 |
| 11 | Oregon | 9-2 |
| 12 | Michigan State | 9-2 |
| 13 | BYU | 9-2 |
| 14 | Wisconsin | 8-3 |
| 15 | Texas A&M | 8-3 |
| 16 | Iowa | 9-2 |
| 17 | Pittsburgh | 9-2 |
| 18 | Wake Forest | 9-2 |
| 19 | Utah | 8-3 |
| 20 | NC State | 8-3 |
| 21 | San Diego State | 10-1 |
| 22 | UTSA | 11-0 |
| 23 | Clemson | 8-3 |
| 24 | Houston | 10-1 |
| 25 | Arkansas | 7-4 |
