The College Football Playoff began Dec. 19, 2025 and ends Jan. 19. Here's how our staffers saw the bracket playing out.

The battle between the No. 1 and No. 2 teams in the country lived up to expectations, with No. 2 Indiana likely usurping the top seed in the College Football Playoff after beating the Buckeyes. Ohio State failed to score in the red zone on two of four tries, ultimately the difference between two defensive juggernauts.

Ohio State football won every game so far, but what does ESPN say about the Buckeyes' chances of beating Indiana in the Big Ten Championship Game?

Below is a list of Ohio State's opponents for the 2026 season. The Buckeyes will face two teams, Indiana and Oregon, that made the College Football Playoff last season. Seven of Ohio State's 2026 opponents were in the top 25 of the CFP rankings as of the start of the playoff (Indiana, Oregon, Texas, USC, Michigan, Iowa).