The Ohio State Buckeyes found out their College Football Playoff seeding, and now the real works begins with a challenging road to a second straight title.

Taking a look at the Ohio State Buckeyes' potential opponents in the second round of the 2025 College Football Playoffs.

The biggest drop in the field is Texas A&M, whose loss to Texas caused their title odds to double from +700 to +1400. The Aggies not only paid for being upset, but they’re also paying for a draw that stacks them against Miami, then Ohio State, then likely Georgia, and that’s all before a potential title game.

Preview the Dec 9 matchup between the Illinois Fighting Illini and Ohio State Buckeyes with how to watch, tv channel info, predictions, odds, over/under, spread, betting lines and more.

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Julian Sayin was under more duress in the Big Ten Championship game than at any other point during his time as Ohio State’s starting quarterback.

We won't know Ohio State's College Football Playoff destination for sure until Sunday afternoon, but it looks like it will be the Orange Bowl.

Ohio State (7-1, 1-0 Big Ten) has been strong at home and plays with the physicality and shot-making to punish lapses, making this a perfect barometer for how well Illinois’ newfound edge travels. Games like these are where contenders prove they can win anywhere – and Illinois gets its first chance to show exactly that.

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Caden Curry’s homecoming may have been spoiled thanks to Ohio State’s 13-10 loss to Indiana, but he more than did his part. The senior defensive end wreaked havoc on the Hoosiers’ defensive line, recording seven tackles, three tackles for loss, two sacks, a pass breakup and six pressures.

Ohio State played its worst game of the season, losing to Indiana in the Big Ten Championship, Fans had some thoughts on social media.