Parity across the sport has created matchups like Auburn and Florida State in the Mayo Bowl as big-name brands fail to meet expectations.

ESPN bowl gurus Kyle Bonagura and Mark Schlabach are projecting every postseason matchup, including their breakdowns of how the playoff will play out, and we'll be back every week of the season until the actual matchups are set. Jump to a section: br/> Playoff picks | Quarterfinals br/> Semis, title game | Bowl season

Maryland. Indiana. Nebraska. Ohio State. Washington. USC. Can UCLA beat four of these six teams and improbably make a bowl game in 2025?

Ohio State used a slower pace to capture the first expanded College Football Playoff last season. It's kept a similar approach in 2025.

Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day watches during the NCAA football game against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Oct. 4, 2025. Ohio State won 42-3. / Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The Buckeyes’ 34-16 win over former No. 17 Illinois kept the Illibuck trophy in Columbus and kept the team No. 1 in the nation. Ohio State (6-0, 3-0) is now

College football Week 8 odds, picks, predictions, TV channel, streaming for Ohio State Buckeyes vs Wisconsin Badgers Big Ten game Saturday, Oct. 18.

"Fire Fickell" chants again broke out at Camp Randall Stadium during the loss to Ohio State and former players continue to be upset with the direction of program.

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio State defensive end Caden Curry had to wait his time to make an impact for the Buckeyes. But in his fourth year, he’s finally doing so.

The Ohio State Buckeyes have attracted talent with the desire to play in the NFL. Now Ryan Day and company are after the son of a six-time Pro Bowler and past Super Bowl winner. Class of 2028 talent Gaige Weddle revealed the No. 1 ranked Buckeyes are his newest offer, making the announcement on X, formerly Twitter, on Wednesday night.