Paul Vernon / Associated Press Ohio State opens this season against the only team that it lost to last season, Virginia Tech. Which four teams do CFB 24/7 experts foresee making this year’s College Football Playoff? Will one of the final four from last season — Ohio State, Oregon, Florida State and Alabama — be making a return? Here is what our panel thinks: Gil Brandt NFL.com Ohio State, Auburn must endure early road tests Ohio State plays at Virginia Tech in the opening game, and that is a very, very tough place to play. Virginia Tech beat Ohio State in Columbus last year, and OSU will be without four suspended players, including defensive end Joey Bosa. The rest of the Buckeyes’ schedule is very favorable. The regular season ends at Michigan, but Ohio State gets Michigan State and Penn State at home.I’m picking Auburn over Alabama out of the SEC. Four of Auburn’s last five games are at home, including Alabama. The toughest road test for Auburn will be on Sept. 19 at LSU. Auburn returns 12 starters, four of whom are on offense, where Jeremy Johnson takes over at quarterback. Johnson didn’t play a lot last year, but Auburn has an offensive system that’s good for his skill set…
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