In January, shortly after the Buckeyes took down the Fighting Irish to win the CFP, Athlon Sports' Steven Lassan released his 'Way-Too-Early Top 25’ for next season – featuring Ohio State right where it left off at No. 1.

In the era of College Football Playoff expansion, more and more teams will end up making the 12-team field for the first time ever. Last year saw several teams make it in for the very first time. Here are my 10 best guesses as to who makes it in 2025-26.

There's a real possibility the College Football Playoff expands to 14 teams in 2026. While on "The Herd" this Tuesday, former Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer revealed why he's in favor of that switch.