Why? Because they finally played someone.....at home.....and after weeks and weeks of putting 50+ on cupcakes, they were held to 28? LSU's resume is still far more impressive.
"Phil Steele ranks Ohio State’s 2019 football schedule as the 17th toughest schedule in the country. Ohio State’s opponents in 2019 have a combined record of 80-71 (53.0%) based on last season’s results."
What the heck does that have to do with this year? Edited to add: LSU's schedule is 6th toughest according to Mr. Steele.
Ohio St has beaten 3 teams who where in the Top 25 when they played them. Plus they put major league ass whippings on Indiana & Cincinnati who were ranked in theT Top 25 at various times this season. They are no slouch.