Due to the late date of the OSU-Mich loser, it requires extreme circumstances for the loser to stay alive, such as a 1 point loss, or miracle desperation catch for winner by OSU,etc..
Much like the BS of placing the zillion-point losing Nebraska(to Colo) into the CG, and also after Oklahoma having such an extremely high rating and being called one of the "greatest ever" before KSU beat them in KC, then still being placed in the BCS Title Game over USC..with LSU subsequently sitting on them also in '03.
Once November has started, for better or worse, it's Elimination Time(even should they later win their League Championship Game) for any Losers as long as other Heavyweights have 1 Loss and/or win out.