Long term consistency.
OSU has more wins all time (better percentage as well).
...many more Heisman winners.
OSU has more HoF inductees.
Sauce for above quote.
You can argue all you want, but the proofs in the pudding. If you say 'Bama is consistent and more dominant but the numbers/history show OSU right behind or just above in literally every category you could compare NCAAF teams in, you have to at least respect the program. Hence why I, as a life long Buckeye, have always respected 'Bama. I don't feel the same way about the entire SEC though.