∎ Toppmeyer’s first pick: Ohio State. The Buckeyes always produce one of the nation’s most-talented rosters. The schedule is tough, but Julian Sayin, Jeremiah Smith and Bo Jackson are a good start ...

Bowl season is officially rolling, which means the calendar is packed with neutral-site matchups, new-look depth charts, and a little bit of beautiful chaos. With the postseason underway, college ...

Bottom line: He enters 2026 as the favorite because of ceiling, pedigree, and flashes of brilliance—not because he already delivered a Heisman-level season. That distinction is crucial for bettors.