Under the new format, the Buckeyes would have been the 6th seed in the College Football Playoff in 2024 instead of the 8th seed. This format gives Ohio State an advantage as they'

The College Football Playoff will now be seeded based on the final ranking by the selection committee without regard to winning a conference title.

The College Football Playoff system is adapting. After a year that saw first-round and quarterfinal games turn into mismatches because weaker conference champions were awarded byes, the CFP will award the four top seeds a pass into the next round.