Path to the Playoff: Ohio State's 2016 season highlights

Nov. 26: Ohio State defeated Michigan, 30-27 (OT).

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Nov. 19: Ohio State defeated Michigan State, 17-16.

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Nov. 12: Ohio State defeated Maryland, 62-3.

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Nov. 5: Ohio State defeated Nebraska, 62-3.

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Oct. 29: Ohio State defeated Northwestern, 24-0.

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Oct. 22: Ohio State fell to Penn State, 24-21.

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Oct. 15: Ohio State defeated Penn State, 24-21.

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Oct. 8: Ohio State defeated Indiana, 38-17.

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Oct. 1: Ohio State defeated Rutgers, 58-0.

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Sept. 17: Ohio State defeated Oklahoma, 45-24.

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Setp. 10: Ohio State defeated Tulsa, 48-3.

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Sept. 3: Ohio State defeated Bowling Green, 77-10.

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