In declaring Saturday the second annual "Scarlet Letter Saturday," Ohio Governor John Kasich also made the College Football Playoff Committee honorary Ohioans.

In a game advertised as war, Ohio State is wary of arch rival Michigan's plans to spoil its final playoff push.

Alabama, Oregon, Florida State, Mississippi State and TCU are all currently ranked ahead of Ohio State. The Buckeyes might need two of those teams to lose and then some.

Each year, The Game brings the best of the best to Columbus and Ann Arbor. This year, Ohio State hosts, and the prospects will be flowing over.

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