The SEC and Big Ten are back at it again, not even a week after college football crowned its latest national champion. I understand why the SEC is set on getting as many advantages as possible, but the Big Ten colluding with them to take control over half of a proposed College Football Playoff format is just greedy.

For the second straight year, an SEC team won’t play in the national championship game. It’s too early to tell whether it’s an aberration.

Ohio State comes in ahead of the best the SEC has to offer and Big Ten rival Penn State to lead the way in the USA TODAY Sports way-too-early Top 25 for the 2025 season. The No. 1 Buckeyes have to replace quarterback Will Howard but will be able to surround the new starter with an elite collection of skill talent headlined by star wide receiver Jeremiah Smith.