From Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik to Ohio State’s star tandem of Caleb Downs and Jeremiah Smith, here are six players positioned to add their name in the history books during the 2025-26 season.

He committed to Ohio State in January 2024, less than a week after entering the portal. Sayin served as the backup to Will Howard, who led the Buckeyes to the College Football Playoff national championship. Sayin completed 5 of 12 passes for 84 yards and a touchdown in four games of action.

I’ve never been a fan of the Defending Champions idea in college football. Most of the key players who won it for the Buckeyes aren’t around any more and the 2024 squad lost 14 players to the NFL Draft,

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COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio State safety Caleb Downs is one of the rarest players in college football. Despite not playing a premier position on defense, like edge rusher or cornerback, Downs is a surefire top-half of the first-round draft pick. And it’s why he’s entering the 2026 season with an outside shot at the Heisman Trophy.