Ohio State wanted to win the Big Ten title on Saturday night.
But Indiana pulled off the upset.
The good news for the Buckeyes: Their College Football Playoff hopes haven't changed much.
MORE: Ohio State kicker Jayden Fielding lives worst nightmare
What does Ohio State loss mean for CFP?
It really only means that Ohio State won't be the No. 1 seed. Indiana will.
But there isn't much difference in the top-four spots in the CFP rankings in the 12-team playoff.
Those top-four teams all get a first-round bye. Ohio State won't drop below No. 4 in any scenario.
So while there isn't the shiny No. 1 next to their name anymore, the Buckeyes will still have a similar path to trying to repeat as national champs.
The downside could be in having to play the No. 5 seed in the second round, rather than the 8/9 winner, but the outcome of a game like that could come down to matchups, anyway, more so than seeding.
MORE: LeBron James' 10-point streak ends in the most LeBron James way possible
What does Indiana win mean for CFP?
The historic Hoosiers win pushes Indiana to the No. 1 overall seed.
They'll get a first-round bye.
They'll also be regarded as one of the favorites to claim the national championship.
An absolute incredible rise for the Hoosiers under Curt Cignetti.
More news:
- Cleveland Browns make a new Deshaun Watson decision for 2026
- Warriors' Pat Spencer continues improbable journey from lacrosse to NBA
- Toosii somehow committed to college football after a non-descript HS career
- Legend Bey's recruitment was a wildly weird one
- George Pickens blasted for miserable effort
- Google tells us what we already knew about Shedeur Sanders