Ohio State Football: 5 Reasons Why the Buckeyes Will Win the College Football Playoff

Buckeyes are the last team in the College Football Playoff. They are going to play aggressive football despite their loss to Michigan in their regular-season finale. They could be the team to win the championship. The method of getting into the playoff will be scrutinized.

C.J. Stroud is a Heisman Trophy finalist for the second straight season. He is the recipient of both the Big Ten's offensive player and quarterback of the year awards. The playoff is an opportunity for Stoud to win a championship.

Miyan Williams and TreVeyon Henderson have been injured recently. They missed the Michigan game. The time off until the Dec. 31 semifinal should help them recover.

Noah Ruggles and Jesse Mirco are the Buckeyes' specialists in special teams. Riggles has made 15 of 17 field goals and 69 of 70 extra points, while Miro has averaged nearly 45 yards per punt on 44 punts.

The Buckeyes are giving up just 3.4 yards per carry and have surrendered 10 rushing touchdowns in 12 games. Tommy Eichenberg has made 112 tackles despite having two broken hands. The time off before the semifinal should give the defense time to heal.

The players will feed off the criticism and ridicule from the naysayers and use the underdog label as motivation to show that Ohio State was worthy of being in the playoff. Day will look to regain his credibility for aggressive play-calling and Knowles will try to prove his defensive coordinator's unit is more than capable.