"Six weeks into the college football season, the chaos is starting to settle. Upsets have reshaped the landscape, preseason darlings have faded and the sport's true heavyweights have emerged. The Big Three for me are clear: Ohio State, Oregon and Miami. ( Alabama is third in national title odds, and while I don't agree, that's a different conversation.) The Buckeyes, Ducks and Hurricanes are undefeated, loaded with elite talent and have a real path to the playoff and national title."
"So let's define the blueprint of a national champion and see how each of these three measures up and if there's any to pull from it from a betting perspective. The championship blueprint defined The teams that ultimately lift the trophy tend to have these defining traits: Elite QB play: A player who can elevate in big moments. Explosive offense: Enough firepower to win a shootout. Playoff-ready defense: Stops that travel deep into January. Adaptability: The ability to win in multiple styles. Depth & balance: No fatal weakness to exploit. Veteran core: Not just talent, but seasoned talent that has been there before."
"If defense still wins championships, and it often does, Ohio State already has a head start. The Buckeyes have allowed just two touchdowns all season. Not per game -- total! Opponents have managed only four field goals, and their red-zone touchdown percentage sits at 0.0%. Rinse. Repeat. Last year, Ohio State allowed the second-fewest touchdowns in the country (24). Defense is the Buckeyes' identity now: a relentless unit that strangles drives before they develop. And it's led by experience. The team's sack leaders, top"
Ohio State, Oregon, and Miami are the top national-title contenders, each undefeated and stocked with elite talent and a pathway to the playoff and national championship. A championship blueprint emphasizes elite quarterback play, explosive offense, playoff-ready defense, adaptability, depth and balance, and a veteran core. Ohio State's defense has allowed just two touchdowns all season, only four field goals, and a 0.0% red-zone touchdown rate, making defense the team's identity and providing experienced leaders. The evaluation prioritizes readiness to win playoff games against elite competition rather than rankings or resumes.
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