College Football Playoff rankings: Twitter reacts to Ohio State jumping over LSU for No. 1

We had a little bit of surprise at the top of the College Football Playoff rankings that were announced Tuesday night on ESPN, as Ohio State jumped over LSU for the No. 1 spot.

Ohio State, of course, is coming off a good win over Penn State while LSU is coming off an easy win over a terrible Arkansas team. Clemson and Georgia rounded out the top 4, with Alabama remaining at No. 5.

Now all of these teams still have some big games left, including Ohio State, who plays Michigan this Saturday, so these rankings are far from being a done deal.

But hey, they did get fans talking.

Kirk Herbstreit spoke to us before the rankings came out and broke down how he thinks things could go down the stretch.

Twitter reacted to the news:

Ohio State returns to No. 1 in the CFP ranking following its victory over Penn State. Both the Buckeyes and LSU have spent two weeks as No. 1.

Two weeks ago, OSU beat Maryland by 59 and fell from 1 to 2.

This week, LSU beat Arkansas by 36 and fell from 1 to 2. pic.twitter.com/IS1gtVM3SW

— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) November 27, 2019

CFP chair Rob Mullens on #LSU-OSU swap: “Ohio State has been a complete team. Probably that complete team piece.”

Rece Davis presser him.

“It is the defensive piece. This week the committee felt Ohio State is a little better on the defensive side.”

— Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) November 27, 2019

LSU has wins over No. 5, No. 11 and No. 15.

Ohio State has wins over No. 10, No. 12 and No. 19.

Ohio State has been more dominant on the whole.

This really isn't that controversial, guys. And they both have big games ahead and could flip again.

— Stewart Mandel (@slmandel) November 27, 2019

Ohio State is ranked #1 in the country. You know why? Because they’re the BEST TEAM IN THE COUNTRY. #CFP

— Mekka Don (@MekkaDonMusic) November 27, 2019

OR, maybe Ohio State is the best team in the country. https://t.co/MXQm4KxRvz

— Kevin McGuire (@KevinOnCFB) November 27, 2019

Ohio State has moved up to No. 1 in the latest #CFBPlayoff rankings.

The last time Michigan beat a No. 1 team was over defending national champion Miami (Fla.) on September 8, 1984 — Jim Harbaugh’s first-career start.

— Zach Shaw (@_ZachShaw) November 27, 2019

The committee moved Ohio State to 1 for flexibility to create whatever playoff matchup they want. After conference championships there is justification to keep them there or move LSU up to 1 after beating Georgia #CFBPlayoff

— Jon Goulet (@JonGoulet) November 27, 2019

LSU’s offense is great, but their defense has allowed 362 yards per game.

Ohio State’s defense hasn’t let any team to gain 300 yards.

The CFB Rankings are more than who you beat.

— ❌r. Ohio (@MrOH1O) November 27, 2019

BREAKING: LSU officials is serious talks to schedule the Ravens or 49’ers for next Monday, in desperate hopes of a win that will impress the committee

— Charles Hanagriff (@C_Hanagriff) November 27, 2019