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Way-Too-Early top 25: A new-look Ohio State remains on top

The season has just ended, but that won't stop Mark Schlabach from ranking the 25 best teams for next season.

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2024-25 College Football Playoff: What's next for all 12 CFP teams?

Our college football experts take a look at what's ahead for all 12 College Football Playoff teams.

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TAKING IT ALL IN

How Ohio State tuned out the doubters and unleashed a run for the ages

From hate to great: Fueled by "outside noise," Ohio State dominated the College Football Playoff.

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Herbstreit emotional after Ohio State's win: 'They went to hell and back'

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BREAKING DOWN THE TITLE GAME

One of the best title runs ... ever? Connelly makes sense of Ohio State's dominance

With a mix of epic talent and tons of maturity, the Buckeyes opened the new CFP era with a title. And they just might do it all over again a year from now.

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Stephen A. on Ryan Day: 'He finally answered the call for Ohio State'

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THE BIG TEN IS KING!

Finebaum: The Big Ten owns college football

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Stephen A.: The SEC can longer claim to be the best conference

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Ohio State fends off Notre Dame to capture seventh national title

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'There was no other option': The story of Ohio State's title run

OSU ended the regular season with a loss to rival Michigan. Then it rebounded to play its best football.

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Jeremiah Smith hauls in clutch 56-yard grab for Ohio State

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'Get Up' crew breaks down Smith's game-sealing catch for OSU

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Ryan Day elated after Ohio State's FG ices CFP title game

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Notre Dame has life after stellar TD grab, trick-play conversion

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Notre Dame's FG attempt doinks off the uprights

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Notre Dame forces crucial turnover to start 4th quarter

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Notre Dame's fake punt fails on 4th down

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Quinshon Judkins' 70-yard run sets up his third TD of game

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    IRISH COME UP SHORT

    Herbstreit: This is just the beginning for Notre Dame

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    'We've changed the narrative': Notre Dame sees bright future despite loss

    Despite a painful loss in the CFP finale, Notre Dame has set a foundation for more success.

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    BLAST FROM THE PAST

    'Uptown Funk,' Joe Burrow at OSU and more trends from Ohio State's last national championship

    "Uptown Funk" topped the charts, and "American Sniper" dominated the box office.

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    LIVE FROM ATLANTA

    LeBron amped up after OSU's TD

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    LeBron celebrating Ohio State score tops sights and sounds from Atlanta

    Here are the vibes from Mercedes-Benz Stadium as Ohio State and Notre Dame square off.

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