Ohio State is getting jumped this week by the winner of Clemson/FSU.
If it's a blow out, then the pollsters will clamor: "OMG HOLY FUCK SEE HOW GOOD THEY ARE THEY JUST DESTROYED THEM!"
Even worse, if it's a close game, the pollsters will clamor: "INSTANT FUCKING CLASSIC RIGHT THERE, TWO POWERHOUSE TEAMS GOING AT IT. THE WINNER IS SOOOOOO GOOD TO BEAT THAT OTHER REALLY GREAT TEAM IN THIS ULTRA CLOSE GAME!"
Ohio State can help its cause by putting a beat down on everyone they play. However, if you're squeaking by teams, then you deserve to get passed by.