Here is where Ohio State currently stands compared to other teams who are considered in the field of 64 or on the bubble.

Ohio State Buckeyes

Record: 17-6 (7-5) RPI: 28 (2/16)
Strength of Schedule: 26
Key Wins: Butler, @ Miami-FL, Purdue, Minnesota
Bad Losses: none Bracketology projection: 5 seed
DTI’s probability of remaining in the NCAA field of 64: 75%

Michigan Wolverines

Record: 15-9 (7-6) RPI: 30 (2/16)
Strength of Schedule: 14
Key Wins: UCLA, Duke, Illinois
Bad Losses: none Bracketology projection: first four out
DTI’s probability of remaining in the NCAA field of 64: 30%

Wisconsin Badgers

Record: 17-6 (7-5) RPI: 30 (2/16)
Strength of Schedule: 4
Key Wins: Ohio State, Illinois
Bad Losses: @ Iowa, Northwestern Bracketology projection: 10 seed
DTI’s probability of remaining in the NCAA field of 64: 55%

In other news, Michigan QB Steven Threet will be transferring.

With highly rated freshman-to-be Tate Forcier joining the program this upcoming season, it is no surprise that Threet would once again transfer (Threet transferred from Georgia Tech to Michigan two seasons ago).

Michigan coach Rich Rodriguez seemed slightly disheartened, however he easily brushed it off.

It’s unfortunate to lose a great player like Steve.  There is going to be tremendous competition for the number one spot at quarterback this off-season and I guess we’ll have one less contestant.