Ohio State opens at No. 1 over Indiana
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Ohio State edged out fellow unbeatens Indiana and Texas A&M for the top spot in the first College Football Playoff rankings of the season.
According to CFP’s metrics, Indiana had the lowest strength of schedule in the field (No. 90) behind Boise State (No. 88). Their opponents' cumulative record at 57-83 (No. 130) and their all-conference opponents' record at 48-60 (No. 114) was also the lowest in the field.