COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- With yet another win under its belt, Ohio State is sailing into week 12 at No. 1 once again.

Ohio State (9-0,6-0) was named the top-ranked team in the USA Today coaches poll after beating Purdue 34-10 on the road. Saturday's win highlighted Ohio State's ability to win even without a star player, as Carnell Tate was held from the game as a precautionary measure.

With three games left, Ohio State is almost certainly playoff-bound. The Buckeyes were ranked No. 1 in the initial playoff poll last Tuesday. Also coming for Ohio State on Sunday is a decision from 4-star DL Emanuel Ruffin. Ruffin, a top recruit, said he will announce his college decision Sunday afternoon. Ruffin decommitted from Colorado on Tuesday, and will choose between Ohio State and Mizzou.

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