This is from a Jon Wilner article.  August 19th, 2024

Ohio State - It's national championship or bust for the Buckeyes - with good reason.  They're stacked on the lines of scrimmage and at the skill positions, thanks to a dream combination of returning stars and high - end transfers.

Oregon - Like OSU, they retained top talent and loaded up with elite transfers.  That said, coach Dan Lanning must prove he can win close games against premier competition.

Jon Wilner  August 21st, 2024 prediction for the national championship game

Georgia  37  Ohio State  27  (and this prediction came before Georgia QB Carson Beck's season ending injury).

And a little humor from Beaver fans:
I hate to bring this up, but the Beavers are in the playoffs last year if Jonathon Smith doesn't decimate our roster and leave last year.
It was a real possibility THIS year and they had a shot at it last year.
Note to Beaver fans:  OSU and Michigan State went 5 - 7 this season.  The delusion continues!