COLUMBUS, Ohio — Are we headed for another Ohio State football vs. Alabama showdown for the national championship? The last one did not go well for the Buckeyes, obviously. Barring another pandemic-decimated roster, this squad looks better prepared to face off with what should again be an outrageously talented team in Tuscaloosa. Expect a strong consensus as to the identity of the top three teams in college football when the preseason Associated Press Top 25 poll releases today at noon. The top three choices were easy for me, as I slotted Ohio State at No. 2 between Alabama and Georgia. A few things to keep in mind as you see other ballots emerge today, and then the consensus preseason poll: • We’re going to be very wrong about some of these votes. My preseason ballot last season put too much faith in Clemson quarterback D.J. Uiagalelei, not quite enough in…
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