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Ohio State storms back to 1 in the AP preseason poll, marking their first top spot since 2015, fueled by elite returning talent and a stacked defense. Despite a late-season stumble against Indiana last year — who themselves pulled off an historic 16-0 undefeated run and national title — the Buckeyes still made the playoff and reached the Cotton Bowl. Now, with odds of +600 to win it all, they’re favored over Notre Dame and Texas at +650, while Indiana and Oregon lurk at +800. The poll’s evolution from handwritten ballots to digital automation adds context to this storied tradition dating back to 1936 — where every vote still carries weight, even if it’s now counted by machine.

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