Ohio State and Baylor are leading a crowded charge toward the College Football Playoff heading into Week 9. There are still numerous contenders with a legitimate shot of claiming one of those four coveted spots, however, which is going to make for an interesting stretch of the regular season.

The highly competitive nature of the race increases the level of intrigue exponentially. It reduces the margin of error for every playoff hopeful, including the Buckeyes and Bears, and could leave some tough choices for the selection committee once the dust settles.

With that in mind, let's check out where the Top 25 teams stand in the Week 9...

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