As the 2025 recruiting cycle ends and the 12-team CFP era rolls on, here is a look at four teams that have improved their chances of securing a playoff spot, and, maybe winning it all, as long as their transfers contribute as expected and they get production from some youth in their current class of recruits.

Oregon won a Big Ten title in its first season in the conference, but after a playoff collapse and a reset at quarterback, questions remain heading into 2025. Still, ESPN’s Craig Haubert believes the Ducks have what it takes to defend their title.

It's never too early to look ahead to next season's College Football Playoff despite the Ohio State Buckeyes capturing the National Championship just weeks ago.