Though Ohio State was in the selection committee’s top 16 reveal, the Buckeyes could drop out after their tough loss to the Hoosiers. When weighing Ohio State’s resume against a top-notch SEC team such as Alabama, the Crimson Tide have stronger wins, a stronger resume, and look more like a team worthy of that final No. 4 seed.

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