Very true, but at this point being objective, the Buckeyes are not one of the top four teams in the nation. They might be, by the end of the season... but right now, too many new faces. Too many unsettled positions still.
But of course, any of the front runners could stumble.
Flor St and Oregon (Stanford @ Eugene), and Oklahoma could run the table.
Alabama has a tough road @ LSU, Auburn and Tx A&M @ home
Auburn has LSU and A&M @ home, @ Alabama
LSU, A&M, or Georgia could run the table to their own credit
and Mich St I think at some point before the OSU matchup will jump past the Buckeyes in the polls if they can beat Oregon, plus they have both Mich and OSU at home, with a bye week inbetween.
It's gonna be tough for the Buckeyes to beat the Spartans, and this week will be a good test too... but even if they win them all... not sure they are a top 4 team.