Urban Meyer Puts Oregon and Ohio State on Top, Predicts Big Ten Title and CFP Rematches
Undefeated starts with signature wins position Oregon alongside Ohio State at the top of early rankings despite split opinions.
Overview
- Meyer told the Triple Option Podcast he views Oregon and Ohio State as the nation’s two best teams and expects them to meet in Indianapolis and again in the College Football Playoff.
- Oregon is 5-0 after a double-overtime road win at Penn State and is idle this week.
- Ohio State is 4-0 and sits No. 1 in the major polls following a Week 1 win over Texas and a road victory at Washington.
- USA TODAY’s Paul Myerberg kept Oregon at No. 1 in his weekly re-rank with Ohio State at No. 2, reflecting early-season disagreement outside the polls.
- The teams do not play in the regular season; Ohio State still has Penn State and Michigan on deck, while Oregon returns from its bye to face No. 8 Indiana.