Teams listed in predicted order of finish.
Ohio State
Last season: 12-2 overall, 8-1 Big Ten; beat USC, 24-7, in Cotton Bowl
Coach: Urban Meyer, 73-8 in six seasons at Ohio State, 177-31 overall
Outlook: Preseason camp controversy aside, the Buckeyes are loaded again with talent at every position. The offense should be outstanding despite the departure of quarterback J.T. Barrett. Dwayne Haskins has moved into the starting role and he’ll have six returning receivers to work with, not to mention a running back tandem of J.