Texas will travel to Arlington for the Cotton Bowl, with a spot in the national championship on the line. Who they play next remains to be seen.

The difference between these predictions and the top-25 ranking is that the bracket predictions more heavily weigh the future games to be played on the field, predicting the outcome. That said, let's take a look at the first bracket projection for the 2025 season.

Ohio State and Texas lead the 2026 College Football Playoff odds. The Week 1 showdown on Aug. 30 could set the tone for next season's championship race.

The offseason has arrived in college football, and every program is chasing a handful of priorities to prepare for the 2025 campaign. For some, the