Countdown to College Football Kickoff 2015, Day 1: Our picks for number one

Jan 24, 2015; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes mascot Brutus with college football playoff trophy at Ohio Stadium for the national championship celebration. Mandatory Credit: Joe Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports

Charlie DiSturco – Staff Writer

Charlie is another ACC columnist for Saturday Blitz, and like others, he sees some Tiger paws in the future for this year’s playoffs. You can give Charlie a follow on Twitter at @DisturcoISN

Four Playoff Teams: Ohio State, TCU, Auburn, Clemson
National Championship Game: Ohio State vs. TCU
National Champion: Ohio State

"“There is too much returning talent for Ohio State not to win the national championship again. The defending champs have Cardale Jones under center with JT Barrett as a fall back option if injury arises. They have their star running back Ezekiel Elliot, who rushed for 1,878 yards and 18 touchdowns last season. Put a dominant passing game and just as dominant run game together, and it becomes almost impossible to stop – as seen in Ohio State’s path to glory, defeating No. 1 Alabama before flying by the No. 2 Oregon Ducks. The team is almost exactly the same from last year – with the exception of wide receiver Devin Smith, defensive tackle Michael Bennett, and a few others. Chemistry will keep on improving and the Buckeyes will keep on cruising in 2015.”"

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