1. Alabama
2. Clemson
3. Georgia
4. Oklahoma
5. Ohio State
6. Texas
7. Florida
8. Michigan
9. LSU
10. TAMU
5. Ohio State
No pressure Ryan Day. Under Urban Meyer’s watch, Ohio State never lost to Michigan, claimed a national championship in 2014 and went 86-9 overall since '12. Day is likely to retool the staff, but his biggest question mark for 2019 starts at quarterback. Dwayne Haskins completed one of the best seasons by an Ohio State quarterback by throwing for 50 touchdowns and could leave early for the NFL. Tate Martell would be the front-runner to start under center if Haskins leaves, but freshman Matthew Baldwin and potentially a transfer (Justin Fields?) would be in the mix. The passing game is also slated to lose receivers Terry McLaurin, Johnnie Dixon and Parris Campbell, while the line has to replace right tackle Isaiah Prince and guards Malcolm Pridgeon and Demetrius Knox. With the revamped passing game, the Buckeyes could lean a little more on running back J.K. Dobbins. Ohio State’s defense has plenty of room to improve after an uneven 2018 season. In addition to end Nick Bosa, standout tackle Dre’Mont Jones is off to the NFL. The secondary could suffer some early departures to the NFL, but the defense only has one senior among its top 25 tacklers. The schedule features a non-conference matchup against Cincinnati on Sept. 7 and road trips to Nebraska, Northwestern and Michigan. However, key games against Wisconsin, Penn State and Michigan State take place in Columbus.
BIG TEN
5. Ohio State
8. Michigan
13. Penn State
17. Iowa
18. Wisconsin
19. Nebraska
24. Northwestern
Watch list... Michigan St and Minnesota
https://athlonsports.com/college-football/way-too-early-top-25-college-football-rankings-2019
2. Clemson
3. Georgia
4. Oklahoma
5. Ohio State
6. Texas
7. Florida
8. Michigan
9. LSU
10. TAMU
5. Ohio State
No pressure Ryan Day. Under Urban Meyer’s watch, Ohio State never lost to Michigan, claimed a national championship in 2014 and went 86-9 overall since '12. Day is likely to retool the staff, but his biggest question mark for 2019 starts at quarterback. Dwayne Haskins completed one of the best seasons by an Ohio State quarterback by throwing for 50 touchdowns and could leave early for the NFL. Tate Martell would be the front-runner to start under center if Haskins leaves, but freshman Matthew Baldwin and potentially a transfer (Justin Fields?) would be in the mix. The passing game is also slated to lose receivers Terry McLaurin, Johnnie Dixon and Parris Campbell, while the line has to replace right tackle Isaiah Prince and guards Malcolm Pridgeon and Demetrius Knox. With the revamped passing game, the Buckeyes could lean a little more on running back J.K. Dobbins. Ohio State’s defense has plenty of room to improve after an uneven 2018 season. In addition to end Nick Bosa, standout tackle Dre’Mont Jones is off to the NFL. The secondary could suffer some early departures to the NFL, but the defense only has one senior among its top 25 tacklers. The schedule features a non-conference matchup against Cincinnati on Sept. 7 and road trips to Nebraska, Northwestern and Michigan. However, key games against Wisconsin, Penn State and Michigan State take place in Columbus.
BIG TEN
5. Ohio State
8. Michigan
13. Penn State
17. Iowa
18. Wisconsin
19. Nebraska
24. Northwestern
Watch list... Michigan St and Minnesota
https://athlonsports.com/college-football/way-too-early-top-25-college-football-rankings-2019
