Here is the Football Writers Association of America's individual balloting for the final rankings before the playoffs.
RankingsIt is curious that 3 writers rank OSU 4th but 7 rank them 5th. Seems like the ones who want them in do not want them to face bama first.
Their top 10, FYI
1. Alabama (13-0) 720 45
2. Clemson (12-1) 639 ---
3. Ohio State (11-1) 636 ---
4. Washington (12-1) 590 ---
5. Penn State (11-2) 528 ---
6. Michigan (10-2) 515 ---
7. Oklahoma (10-2) 450 ---
8. USC (9-3) 373 ---
9. Wisconsin (10-3) 366 ---
10. Florida State (9-3) 267 ---