Can a 9-3 Ohio State Team STILL Make the College Football Playoff?!
Can a 9-3 Ohio State Team STILL Make the College Football Playoff?!  
Podcast: Menace2Sports with Zach Smith
Published On: Mon Feb 16 2026
Description: Could a 9-3 Ohio State Buckeyes team still make the College Football Playoffs in 2026 — even with a brutal strength of schedule? The Buckeyes' 2026 slate features elite opponents like Texas, Oregon, Indiana, USC, and Michigan — making every loss costly but also potentially impressive to the CFP committee. Today, we go LIVE to break down the 2026 Ohio State football schedule, discuss how the expanded CFP format and new strength-of-schedule metrics could play into their favor, and debate whether three losses would be enough to still punch a playoff ticket. We'll discuss LIVE: 🏈 The Ohio State 2026 schedule and its toughest matchups 🏈 How strength of schedule affects CFP rankings and selection 🏈 Scenarios where a 9-3 Buckeyes team still makes the playoff 🏈 Importance of quality wins vs bad losses 🏈 How the expanded CFP could benefit OSU 🏈 Fan predictions and breakout games for the Buckeyes 👍 Follow on Rumble for LIVE college football breakdowns 💬 Chat is open — Buckeye Nation, can a 9-3 OSU team make the CFP? 🔔 Turn on notifications for future playoff previews and predictions TO ADVERTISE ON THIS PODCAST PLEASE EMAIL: ad-sales@libsyn.com or go to https://advertising.libsyn.com   VIP Subscribers:https://menace2sports.com/ - Coach's Film Room, Bourbon & Ball, and MORE! - Exclusive Content, Shows and Videos - Exclusive Call-In Ability for Live Shows - Starting at $10 a month!   MIDWEST MENACE ELITE – Check out our 7-on-7 team https://www.facebook.com/share/1ZrEztQbsb/?mibextid=wwXIfr   AWAKEN 180 WEIGHTLOSS – Weightloss Made Easy Proven results: Lose 4–5 lbs weekly. No hunger, no complicated diets—just real results.   DELETE ME – Protect Your Privacy Now! https://www.joindeleteme.com/menace Get 20% OFF Your DeleteMe Plan Using Code MENACE   Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with LUCY for your nicotine pouches! https://www.lucy.co/menace   HIMS – Regrow Fuller, Thicker Hair https://www.hims.com/menace   PRIZE PICKS – Daily Fantasy Sports Made Easy https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/MENACE Use Promo Code "Menace" for $50 when you play your first $5 lineup   MYBOOKIE – Live Sportsbook and Mobile Betting https://www.mybookie.ag/ Use Promo Code "MENACE" for 50% Deposit Match   ROBINHOOD – Trade Every Play with Robinhood https://robinhood.com/us/en/ Download the Robinhood App today   AMINOCORE LABS – Unleashing Amino Excellence https://aminocorelabs.com/ Get 15% Off Your First Order with CODE: Menace15   GET A BOX – Get Rid of Cable TV and Unlock Every Channel Available https://getabox.com/menace Use Code "MENACE" for $25 OFF Any Box For the FULL Landscape of College Football, tune in:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/menace2sports-with-zach-smith/id1464558838 Follow our show on social media: Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@menace2sports Twitter: https://twitter.com/Menace2Sports Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/menace2sports/ Undisputed Best Sports Handicapping Tool in the WORLD: GAMBLER'S TIERmenace2sports.com/pages/subscribe Ohio State Football is one of the most successful college football programs in history. With a total of 9 National Championships, the Buckeyes have established themselves as a powerhouse in the NCAA. Led by head coach Ryan Day, Ohio State has become known for its hard-hitting, aggressive defense and a high-octane offensive attack. While their recent success has been rooted in their strong recruiting class and their 2014 national championship, the program has a long and storied history in the college football world. On any given Saturday, the OSU faithful can be found inside the famous Ohio Stadium cheering on the scarlet and gray. Regardless of the opponent, each game brings out the passion and excitement that Ohio State fans are so well known for. Follow the Buckeyes and join the Buckeye Nation in their quest to reach another championship. Go Bucks!