Congratulations, cherished readers: You did it! You survived the seeming eternity of the college football offseason, and now here you stand, mere hours away from the return of Actual Football. Playoff spots will be claimed, a championship will be won, a stiff-arm trophy will be hoisted — and foolishly confident prognosticators will gaze into crystal balls to attempt to tell you who’s going to do each of those things and more. Be gentle. We can’t help ourselves. Playoff Participants Chris Graythen/Getty Images The Grantland staff thinks Alabama and Ohio State might be on another playoff collision course. Matt Hinton: Ohio State, Alabama, Baylor, Clemson More 2015 CFB Preview The Buckeyes: Obviously. The Tide: I know, I know. With so much attrition on offense, this year sets up as the sobering reality check after 2014 exposed a few cracks in the facade. I just keep coming back to the defense, and the even more obvious vulnerabilities of every other SEC West contender, and the goddamn talent, and it all leads to the Tide. …
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