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Ohio State predicted to win national title in 100 simulations of College Football 27

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 20, 2026, 12:25 AM

Last updated Jul 20, 2026

Ohio State predicted to win national title in 100 simulations of College Football 27

Summary

In simulations of the upcoming college football season using 'College Football 27', Ohio State emerged as a leading contender, capturing 22 national championships across 100 seasons. The simulations showed the Buckeyes qualified for the College Football Playoff (CFP) 85 times, making the title game 57 times. This contrasts with last season's simulation, which predicted Penn State as the top team, resulting in coaching changes for that program. Other notable teams included Oklahoma with 17 championships and Miami with 13.

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By the Numbers

•Ohio State won 22 national titles in the simulations.
•The Buckeyes qualified for the CFP 85 times.
•Oklahoma and Miami followed with 17 and 13 championships respectively.
•Nebraska, a Big Ten team, won the title once.
•The simulation results differ from last year's predictions for Penn State.

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12:25 AMYahoo Sports — USA TODAY used College Football 27 to predict CFP national champion

What they're saying

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USA TODAY simulated 100 seasons of 'College Football 27' and the results for Ohio State were eye-opening. Here's how it all played out.
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