The college football season officially ended last night with Clemson's 44-16 destruction of Alabama, which means it's officially time to start looking towards next season.
Ohio State finished No. 3 in the final AP Poll of the season, and even with a new head coach, a new starter at quarterback and a reconstructed offensive line, every way-too-early top-25 poll has the Buckeyes as playoff contenders once again.
Sports Illustrated has the Buckeyes ranked No. 4, behind only Clemson, Alabama and Georgia.
From SI.com:
4. OHIO STATE
Ryan Day takes over for the retired Urban Meyer in a smoothly executed transition that indicates the Buckeyes’ talent level and expectations aren’t changing anytime soon.