Year 2 of the 12-team College Football Playoff era in the 2025 season. In the way-too-early top 25, you shouldn't need formal introductions. We are referring to the stars of tomorrow, today. Arch Manning (finally) takes over at quarterback for Texas as the Longhorns sit as out preseason No.

The Ohio State Buckeyes were flirting with the No. 1 spot in college football rankings throughout much of the season but dropped off at the end of the regular s

Jesse Temple: Ohio State has been a juggernaut during a three-game winning streak in the Playoff, embarrassing Tennessee and Oregon. Notre Dame has won 13 straight games and put together a fantastic season. But Ohio State’s balance and overall talent should emerge. … Ohio State 24, Notre Dame 14.

Eric Cohen revealed his College Football Playoff semifinal picks for Texas Longhorns vs. Ohio State Buckeyes in the 2025 Cotton Bowl on Friday

Here's the latest odds for Monday's College Football Playoff championship game between Ohio State-Notre Dame on BetMGM:

Ohio State opened as the favorite to defend its national title, leading a field of contenders that mostly have questions at quarterback.

The Ohio State Buckeyes have been crowned national champions, as they dominated the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, 34-23, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Monday night.

Here's a look at the odds for the 2025 college football national championship, with Ohio State leading the way: