Where is Ohio State football ranked in major polls after Week 7?

The Ohio State Buckeyes have made significant strides in the latest major college football polls after their Week 7 victory over defending national champion Indiana. The Buckeyes' climb began when they defeated Indiana on October 17, ending the Hoosiers' 22-game winning streak. This win, along with other unbeatens falling out of the rankings, propelled Ohio State to new heights.

Georgia and Notre Dame, who had both started their campaigns at 6-0 and were previously viewed as the consensus No. 1 and No. 2 teams respectively, suffered their first losses. Auburn claimed a surprising victory over Georgia, while BYU emerged as the winner against Notre Dame.

The Buckeyes' climb in the rankings began a few weeks ago when they were no longer ranked higher than No. 5 in either the AP Top 25 or US LBM Coaches Poll since their early September loss to Texas. The team started the season as the preseason No. 1, partly due to the presence of star wide receiver Jeremiah Smith and quarterback Julian Sayin.

As of their win over Indiana, Ohio State finds itself in the second position in the US LBM Coaches Poll, trailing only Miami (Fla.), which has claimed the top spot for the first time since December 9, 2002. The AP Poll rankings are yet to be released. Joey Kaufman, covering Ohio State football for The Columbus Dispatch, reports this development.