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CFP Contenders: Seven Teams That Can Realistically Win the 2026 National Championship

Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza dives across the goal line for a touchdown during the Hoosiers’ 27-21 win over Miami for the College Football Playoff national championship on Monday night. (Carmen Mandato / Getty Images)
August 18, 2026
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The 2026 National Championship will be won by one of seven teams, with a wild card to watch. Here’s what you need to know when predicting a national champion.  How many teams can realistically win the national championship in 2026? When you look across the country, I believe there are seven teams that have a legitimate path to hoisting the College Football Playoff trophy at the end of the season….

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Ohio State Opens 2026 as AP No. 1, Setting Up Monster Week 2 Showdown at No. 5 Texas

Ohio State receiver Brandon Inniss, left and quarterback Julian Sayin celebrate their win over Texas following an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
August 17, 2026
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The preseason AP Poll was released Monday, and the Ohio State Buckeyes will begin the 2026 season at the top. Ohio State is the No. 1 team in the country in both the AP and Coaches polls, setting the stage for what could be the biggest game of the regular season when the Buckeyes travel to Austin in Week 2. The Buckeyes are followed by Oregon, Georgia, and Notre Dame,…

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Ohio State Football: Buckeyes to Face Five Tough Tests in 2026

January 28, 2026
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Ohio State’s 2026 schedule has officially been released, and the Buckeyes are staring down one of the toughest slates in the Big Ten. Not only do they have a high-profile non-conference road trip to Texas in Week 2, but their conference road schedule is also brutal, featuring trips to Iowa, USC, Nebraska, and, most notably, an October 17th showdown against the defending National Champion Indiana Hoosiers. Fortunately for Ohio State,…

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Saturday Cadence Week 12 Preview: CFP Positioning, Texas-Georgia; Alabama-Oklahoma

Georgia coach Kirby Smart on the sideline during the first half of the NCAA College Football National Championship game between TCU and Georgia on Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif. / Joshua L. Jones / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
November 13, 2025
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Texas @ Georgia headlines a crucial Week 12 as the CFP race tightens. Blake Biscardi and Grant Kincaid break down playoff paths and upsets. The College Football Playoff picture is tightening, and Week 12 could define who’s still standing when the dust settles. On this week’s episode of Saturday Cadence, Blake Biscardi and Grant Kincaid break down the latest CFP Rankings and preview two heavyweight showdowns that could reshape the…

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Saturday Cadence Week 6 Preview: Contenders or Pretenders; Miami vs Florida State Headlines a Loaded Slate

Carson Beck, Bethune-Cookman v Miami | Leonardo Fernandez/GettyImages
October 2, 2025
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College Football Week 6 preview: Miami vs Florida State, Alabama’s rebound, Contenders or Pretenders, and upset alerts. The college football season enters Week 6 with playoff implications, Heisman intrigue, and potential upsets on the horizon. Saturday Cadence Episode 135 breaks down the biggest matchups and storylines shaping the national conversation. The week’s headliner takes place in Tallahassee as Miami travels to Florida State. Both teams enter the showdown eyeing the…

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Buckeye State of the Union: Ohio State’s Defense Stifles Texas in Statement Win

Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin against Texas | Image Credit: The Ohio State University Department of Athletics
September 2, 2025
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Ohio State’s defense swarms Arch Manning in the Horseshoe as the Buckeyes grind out a 14-7 win over Texas. Buckeye State of the Union: Week 2. Ohio State hosted Texas and won 14-7, extending Ryan Day’s remarkable streak to seven straight wins over top-10 opponents, including five consecutive. The Buckeyes now sit firmly atop my national rankings, and after Saturday’s performance, it’s clear they’ve earned it. The story of the…

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Saturday Cadence Week 1 Recap: Statement Wins, Defensive Battles, and Farewell to Lee Corso

Florida State quarterback Tommy Castellanos (1) scores a 9-yard rushing touchdown past Alabama linebacker Deontae Lawson (0) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025, in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)(Phelan M. Ebenhack | AP)
September 1, 2025
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Saturday Cadence breaks down Week 1 as Ohio State, Florida State, LSU, and Miami deliver statement wins in playoff-level atmospheres. Week 1 of the college football season lived up to the hype and then some. Fans got a taste of playoff-caliber atmospheres right out of the gate with Ohio State vs. Texas, LSU vs. Clemson, and Notre Dame vs. Miami. On the latest episode of Saturday Cadence, host Blake Biscardi…

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Ohio State Football: Four Takeaways From Ohio State’s Win Over Texas

Ohio State running back CJ Donaldson against Texas | Image Credit: The Ohio State University Department of Athletics
September 1, 2025
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The Ohio State Buckeyes take down Texas Longhorns in the top 3 in the Week 1 matchup in the Horseshoe. Here are four takeaways from the game. The Ohio State Buckeyes take down the Texas Longhorns once again in a tight defensive thriller 14-7. If you were at the Horseshoe, this game did not even feel close until the last drive. The Buckeyes’ defense set the tone early, forcing Texas…

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Ohio State’s Ryan Day Silences Critics With Seventh Straight Top-10 Victory

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day at Skull Session ahead of matchup against Texas | Image Credit: The Ohio State University Department of Athletics
August 31, 2025
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Ryan Day continues to prove he’s an elite College Football coach as Ohio State extends its seven game Top-10 win streak against No. 1 Texas.  It’s time to talk about Ryan Day in big games. With Ohio State’s win over Texas to open the season, Day has now rattled off seven straight victories against top-10 opponents. This streak dates back to the Buckeyes’ November win at Penn State last season…

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Instant Reactions: Ohio State vs Texas: Fans Sound Off on Julian Sayin, Matt Patricia’s Defense, and More

Ohio State wide receiver Carnell Tate against Texas | Image Credit: The Ohio State University Department of Athletics
August 31, 2025
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Ohio State fans react to the Buckeyes’ win over Texas. Hear thoughts on Julian Sayin, Matt Patricia’s defense, and season predictions. The defending national champion Ohio State Buckeyes opened the 2025 season with a statement win over Texas, and fans in Austin had plenty to say after the game. Senior Editor Blake Biscardi and The Host of Bunch of Nuts Podcast Dan Smyth of caught up with Buckeye Nation outside the…

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