Ohio State has fallen in the latest college football rankings released by analyst Joel Klatt after the Buckeyes suffered a loss to USC. The updated rankings, published Friday, reflect the impact of the defeat on Ohio State's national standing.
The Buckeyes Wire reported the ranking change on November 6, 2026, with contributor Phil Harrison noting the adjustment in Klatt's weekly assessment. Specific ranking positions and the margin of the USC victory were not detailed in the initial report.
Klatt, a former NFL quarterback and current Fox Sports analyst, produces weekly rankings that are widely followed in college football circles. His evaluations consider strength of schedule, quality wins, and recent performance.
