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The same day in which we saw a change at the top of the AP Poll, the ESPN’s Playoff Predictor released their updated odds.
Here’s a look at the newest projections:
Ohio State is now the most likely team to reach the playoff, according to the Allstate Playoff Predictor.
The Buckeyes also have moved into the No. 2 spot in FPI's rankings — behind Alabama but ahead of Clemson. pic.twitter.com/jzpbKNIYjS
— Seth Walder (@SethWalder) September 29, 2019
Ranked No. 4 in the country, the Ohio State Buckeyes (5-0) have the best odds at 71%. Led by sophomore quarterback Justin Fields – a former Georgia Bulldog – and junior running back J.K. Dobbins, the Buckeyes are averaging 535.6 yards per game.
Taking the top spot in the AP Poll from the Clemson Tigers, ESPN gives Alabama the second-best odds at 68%. Routing the Ole Miss Rebels, 59-31, on September 28, the Tide have a week off before traveling to College Station to face the No. 25 Texas A&M Aggies on October 12.
Widely considered the top team in the SEC East, the No. 3 Georgia Bulldogs (4-0) were given the fifth-best odds at 40%. Idle after topping No. 9 Notre Dame on September 21, the Bulldogs will make the trip to Knoxville for a date with Tennessee (1-3) on Saturday (7:00PM ET, ESPN).
A graduate of Bowling Green State University, Teddy Rydquist has been contributing to Saturday Down South and Saturday Tradition since 2019. In addition to his work here, he has covered the Michigan Wolverines for GBMWolverine and Wolverine Digest. He can be found on Twitter @TeddyRydquist.
