Power Ranking Ohio State football's main CFP threats to repeat as national champs

Fansided | December 25, 2025

The Buckeyes are set to play their first game of the College Football Playoff this season on New Year's Eve.

Ohio State Buckeyes celebrate their 34-23 win over Notre Dame Fighting Irish to win the College Football Playoff National Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on January 20, 2025. | Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Ohio State is about to officially start its run to hopefully repeat as National Champions after a magical run in 2024. The Buckeyes have some tough teams ahead of them, and in the College Football Playoff, anything is possible.