Exactly.2014 they were given the out that neither TCU and Baylor were Oklahoma or Texas. So very few would care that Ohio St got in over them. Last year they took a gamble by not just putting Alabama over FSU but also Texas. I really think Georgia may have truly been the one to have gotten screwed.
Plus, the shady tactic the Big 12 used of "One True Champion" and then trying to make sure at least one team got in there by crowning two teams champions ("with an emphasis on conference championships") likely made the committee say, "Oh really? Well, have we got a surprise for you."
Ohio State DID move up because of the brand name, let's be honest.
But they were ALSO a good team, and TCU should have left no doubt by beating Baylor.