Current Ohio State Playoff Chances in 2025-26
Ranked No. 2 in the nation and holding the best odds across the board, Ohio State looks every bit the championship favorite, though those numbers may shift as the season continues to unfold.
| ％ Ohio State Playoff Chances: | OTB |
| 🏆 Ohio State Chance to Win Big Ten: | OTB |
| 🎉 Ohio State Chance to Win National Championship: | 29.4% (+240) |
| 🏈 Julian Sayin Chance to Win Heisman: | 0.2% (+70000) |
| ✅ Last Verified: | December 11, 2025 |
What Are the Latest Ohio State Playoff Odds?
With a 12-1 record, the Ohio State Buckeyes boast the best odds in college football to win the National Championship. Near the start of the season, sportsbooks listed Ohio State at -380, or a 79.2% chance to go undefeated this season, but they lost to Indiana in the conference championship.
Can Ohio State Make the Playoffs?
Yes, Ohio State made the College Football Playoff. With a 12–1 record and last year’s national championship, the Buckeyes are in the CFP and will receive a first-round bye.
Is Ohio State in the College Football Playoffs?
Yes, Ohio State is in the College Football Playoffs. The Buckeyes will play in the Cotton Bowl Classic quarterfinal on December 31, facing the winner of the No. 7 Texas A&M vs. No. 10 Miami matchup.
Ohio State Schedule
| Date | Game | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 30 | Ohio State vs Texas | W (14-7) |
| Sept. 6 | Ohio State vs Grambling St | W (70-0) |
| Sept. 13 | Ohio State vs Ohio | W (37-9) |
| Sept. 27 | Ohio State at Washington | W (24-6) |
| Oct. 4 | Ohio State vs Minnesota | W (42-3) |
| Oct. 11 | Ohio State at #17 Illinois | W (34-16) |
| Oct. 18 | Ohio State at Wisconsin | W (34-0) |
| Nov. 1 | Ohio State vs Penn state | W (38-14) |
| Nov. 8 | Ohio State at Purdue | W (34-10) |
| Nov. 15 | Ohio State vs UCLA | W (48-10) |
| Nov. 22 | Ohio State vs Rutgers | W (42-9) |
| Nov. 29 | Ohio State vs Michigan | W (27-9) |
Dec. 6 | B1G Championship vs Indiana | L (13-10) |
Dec. 31 | CFP Quarterfinal Cotton Bowl Classic vs TBD | TBD |
| ✅ Last Updated: December 11, 2025 | ||
Ohio State Playoff Picture
Where is Ohio State in the Big Ten?
The Buckeyes finished second place in the Big Ten with a 12-1 record after losing to No. 1 Indiana in the conference championship.
Where to Bet on Ohio State Making the College Football Playoffs
Sports betting in Ohio became legal on January 1, 2023, and currently, the state of Ohio allows over 15 sportsbooks to bet on the college football playoff. Ohio has many of the larger sportsbooks like FanDuel, BetMGM, ESPN BET, and DraftKings, and an Ohio-specific sportsbook, betJack. As a bettor in Ohio, there are an abundance of options that all may provide slightly different odds that may be worth checking out and comparing.
All-Time Ohio State College Football Playoff History
Ohio State was the first team to win the National Championship via the college football playoff in 2014, where they defeated Alabama in their semi-final match-up and Oregon 42-20 in their championship match-up to clinch their first title in 12 years. Since then, Ohio State has made the playoffs five additional times. Their six appearances in the playoffs are the third-most appearances behind just Alabama and Clemson.
- 2024 - The Buckeyes become the first team to win a title in the 12-team College Football Playoff era. Ohio State won four playoff games and went on to defeat Notre Dame in the CFP National Championship game.
- 2022 - In one of the best college football games of the last decade, the Buckeyes went toe-for-toe against the eventual national champion Georgia Bulldogs in a 42-41 loss in the Peach Bowl. The Buckeyes took a big lead into the fourth quarter but were outscored 18-3.
- 2020 - Third time is a charm! Again, the Buckeyes faced Clemson in the college football playoff semifinals, but this time, a 49-29 win would put Ohio State back in the national championship game, where they lost to the Alabama Crimson Tide 52-24 and once again came up just short of hoisting up the trophy.
- 2019 - Ohio State once again returned to the Fiesta Bowl to seek revenge against the Clemson Tigers. After taking an early 16-0 lead, Clemson went on a 29-7 run to secure the victory 29-23 and one again stifled the Buckeyes chances to win another national championship.
- 2016 - Ohio State returned to the playoffs as the number three seed and played the number two seed Clemson Tigers in the Fiesta Bowl - a college football playoff semifinal game. The Tigers defeated the Buckeyes 31-0.
- 2014 - Ohio State became champions after defeating #1 seed Alabama 42-35 in the semifinal and #2 seed Oregon 42-20 in the CFP National Championship. This game was their first national championship game appearance since losing to LSU during the 2007 season.
Ohio State Playoff Chances FAQs
Yes, the Buckeyes are in the College Football Playoff and earned a first-round bye. Ohio State finished the season 12–1, ranked No. 2 in the country, and currently holds the best odds to win the National Championship again.
Yes, Ohio State has officially clinched a College Football Playoff spot for the 2025–26 season. After earning a first-round bye, the Buckeyes will play in the CFP Quarterfinal at the Cotton Bowl on December 31, aiming for another national championship appearance.
The Buckeyes' playoff odds are off the board since they’ve already clinched a spot in the CFP. Ranked No. 2 in the nation, they will enjoy a first-round bye before playing in the CFP Quarterfinal on December 31. Ohio State has the best odds to win the National Championship.
Author
Calli is lifelong resident of Arizona and has been an avid sports fan since she can remember. After earning her Bachelor’s degrees from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism at Arizona State University, she combined her passion for journalism and sports. Calli has covered the NFL, NBA, MLB, NCAAF, college sports, and sports betting for several media outlets.
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