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Ohio State wanted to win the Big Ten title on Saturday night.

But Indiana pulled off the upset.

The good news for the Buckeyes: Their College Football Playoff hopes haven't changed much.

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What does Ohio State loss mean for CFP?

It really only means that Ohio State won't be the No. 1 seed. Indiana will.

But there isn't much difference in the top-four spots in the CFP rankings in the 12-team playoff.

Those top-four teams all get a first-round bye. Ohio State won't drop below No. 4 in any scenario.

So while there isn't the shiny No. 1 next to their name anymore, the Buckeyes will still have a similar path to trying to repeat as national champs.

The downside could be in having to play the No. 5 seed in the second round, rather than the 8/9 winner, but the outcome of a game like that could come down to matchups, anyway, more so than seeding.

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What does Indiana win mean for CFP?

The historic Hoosiers win pushes Indiana to the No. 1 overall seed.

They'll get a first-round bye.

They'll also be regarded as one of the favorites to claim the national championship.

An absolute incredible rise for the Hoosiers under Curt Cignetti.

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