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College Football Blue Blood Ranked No. 4 Among Teams Facing the Most Pressure in 2026

Ohio State finished 2025 ranked outside the CFP Final 4 after losses to Indiana and Miami, despite entering the season 12-0 and as defending national champion. With receiver Jeremiah Smith posting elite career numbers (2,558 yards, 27 TDs in two seasons), the program faces pressure to maximize a shrinking championship window before its top talent turns pro.