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Is It Too Early to Start the College Football Hype Train for 2025?

2025-26 Season - CFP - College Football - National Championship - NCAA Rankings - Notre Dame Fighting Irish - Ohio State Buckeyes - Texas Longhorns

The 2025-26 college football season is already stirring buzz, especially with Ohio State's thrilling national championship win! Find out what to expect for the future!

As the 2024 college football season wraps up, fans and analysts alike are already buzzing about what lies ahead in 2025-26. The Ohio State Buckeyes have just basked in the glory of their recent national title victory, triumphing over Notre Dame with a score of 34-23. This monumental match marked the first adventure into the College Football Playoff's 12-team format, and it’s safe to say that the Buckeyes emerged as early favorites heading into the 2025 season, riding high on this newfound momentum. The anticipation surrounding upcoming seasons grows with every highlight reel and scoreboard that flashes their impressive stats.

Looking ahead to the way-too-early college football top 25 rankings for next year, Texas is making waves as they clinched the number one spot following a stellar 13-3 record and a playoff run that saw them reach the semifinals. With a strong and experienced roster to pull from, the Longhorns are ready to challenge the status quo, proving that the Lone Star State is ready to reclaim its former glory on the gridiron. This competitive spirit among the elite teams promises an exhilarating season, as contenders push through the ranks vying for a shot at that coveted championship.

The bigger question on everyone’s minds, however, is how will the new playoff format change the game? With the recent success of Ohio State and the stronger roster of teams like Texas, there will be plenty of drama and competition as universities adapt to the new format that embraces more teams in the playoff race. The 2025 postseason will undoubtedly be a thrilling departure from previous years, and fans will need to prepare for some hefty action-packed Saturdays and Sundays!

Finally, the 2025 college football season will kick off sooner than we think, and fans are already marking their calendars. With Ohio State at the top of the final AP poll and their championship win fresh in the minds of college football enthusiasts, buzz surrounding the upcoming season will surely climb into a frenzy! Remember, history might repeat itself, as the Buckeyes have shown resilience in their comeback performance after a tough loss earlier in the season. Who knows how this narrative will unfold? Football, after all, can be as unpredictable as the weather in New Zealand!

Here’s a fun fact about college football: Did you know that Ohio State’s recent national title made them the first team to win the college playoff in both the initial 4-team format and the new 12-team? And if you’re wondering about Texas, they haven’t claimed a championship since 2005; could this be their year to shine? Hold onto your hot dogs and popcorn, because the college football spectacle continues!

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Way-too-early college football top 25 rankings for the 2025-26 season (NCAA.com)

1. Texas | Last year's finish: 13-3 (CFP semifinalist). Texas has something a lot of elite college football teams don't entering 2025 — a seen commodity at ...

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Ohio State defeats Notre Dame 34-23 in college football ... (NPR)

It was that 56-yard gain that snuffed out a feverish Notre Dame comeback and made the Buckeyes the champion of the sport's first 12-team playoff, just as they ...

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Nat'l champion Ohio State tops final AP college football poll - ESPN (ESPN)

The national champion Ohio State Buckeyes topped the final Associated Press Top 25 college football poll of the season. Notre Dame finished No.

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College Football Playoff: Ohio State gets first national title in 10 ... (Yahoo Sports)

The Buckeyes were the first team to win the College Football Playoff in 2015. Ten years later, Ohio State is the first team to win the 12-team playoff.

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Ohio State finishes the final college football rankings at No. 1 in the ... (USA TODAY College)

Ohio State was crowned national champions after winning the College Football Playoff and the Buckeyes lead the final US LBM Coaches Poll.

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College Football Playoff Championship Game: How to Watch (Today.com)

Ohio State faces Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff national championship game on Monday, Jan. 20, in Atlanta. Here's how to watch and stream the ...

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How Ohio State won college football's national championship - ESPN (ESPN)

The Buckeyes ended their regular season with a loss to Michigan. Then they rebounded to play their best football.

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Ohio State defeats Notre Dame 34-23 to win national championship (NBC News)

Follow the latest news live as the Ohio State Buckeyes take on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the CFP National Championship game in Atlanta.

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Way-too-early Top 25 for 2025-26 college football season (Yahoo Sports)

With the 2024 season officially over, it's not too early to look ahead to 2025.

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When does the 2025 college football season start? What to know (NBC Chicago)

Here's what to know about the starting week of the 2025 NCAA football season with Ohio State claiming the recent national title.

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