It’s Been 2,000 Days Since Ohio State Beat Michigan, CFP Switches to Straight Seeding, Yaxel Lendeborg’s Bold Predictions
Ohio State fans are still waiting to celebrate a win over their archrival Michigan — it has now been 2,000 days since the Buckeyes last defeated the Wolverines. Meanwhile, college football is undergoing a major change with the College Football Playoff (CFP) moving to a straight seeding format starting this season. Adding to the buzz, sports analyst Yaxel Lendeborg has shared his bold predictions for the upcoming campaign, stirring excitement and debate among fans nationwide.
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Ohio State’s Struggle Against Michigan
The bitter rivalry between Ohio State and Michigan is one of college football’s most storied traditions. However, Buckeye fans have endured a painful drought, as Michigan has dominated the past stretch of games. The last Ohio State victory over Michigan came roughly 2,000 days ago—nearly six years—highlighting the growing gap between the two programs in recent seasons.
Ohio State has struggled to find answers against Michigan’s stout defense and high-powered offense, and the Wolverines have seemed to have the edge in recruiting and coaching stability. With both programs gearing up for the 2025 season, Ohio State is under immense pressure to snap this losing streak and reclaim bragging rights in the rivalry.
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CFP Goes to Straight Seeding Format
In a landmark shift, the College Football Playoff committee has announced a move to straight seeding starting in 2025. Under this new system, teams will be ranked 1 through 12 (with four teams receiving first-round byes), based strictly on performance metrics, strength of schedule, and other analytics without regard to conference championships.
This change is intended to make the playoff field more competitive and fair, ensuring the best teams face off regardless of conference affiliation. It’s a significant departure from previous models and has generated considerable discussion about its impact on college football’s postseason landscape.
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Yaxel Lendeborg’s Bold Predictions
Popular college football analyst Yaxel Lendeborg has already weighed in on the upcoming season and the new playoff format. Lendeborg predicts Michigan will continue its dominance over Ohio State, with the Wolverines extending their winning streak to eight consecutive victories by the end of 2025.
On the CFP front, Lendeborg foresees the new straight seeding leading to thrilling matchups earlier in the playoff, with potential rematches and unexpected upsets shaking up the bracket. He also predicts a surprise contender from a Group of Five conference sneaking into the top 12, shaking up traditional Power Five
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