The new college football playoff was an overwhelming success this past year. The ratings were outstanding, and the two new semifinal games were a huge hit for college football fans.
The fourth seeded Ohio State Buckeyes won the national championship, and they are the favorite to win again this year. Their championship last year was a major surprise after they suffered an early loss to Virginia Tech.
They also lost their top two quarterbacks during the year. Third string Buckeye quarterback, Cardale Jones, became a national star after his performance against the top ranked Alabama Crimson Tide in the New Year’s Day semifinal game, and he will be fighting for a starting position this year.