Ohio State Jumps LSU for No. 1 br in Latest College Football br Playoff Rankings.br Ohio State is back on top.br The Buckeyes were No. 1 in the initial playoff rankings.br but LSU jumped Ohio State after beating Alabama on Nov. 9.br Ohio State's 28-17 win over Penn State on Saturday was impressive enough to overtake LSU.br Ohio State plays their rival, No. 13 Michigan, br on Saturday while LSU will play Texas A&M.br Clemson remained at No. 3 br in Tuesday's rankings.br while Georgia and Alabama br stayed at No. 4 and No. 5.br Utah moved up to No. 6 following Oregon’s loss to Arizona State.br which caused the Ducks to fall br 8 spots to No.