Ohio State opens the spring at the top of ESPN's SP+ rankings for the 2025 season — but what does it really mean? In today's episode, we break down Bill Connelly's predictive SP+ model, what's driving the Buckeyes' top rating, and how the rest of the Big Ten and national contenders stack up.

🔺 SP+ Overview: What it is, how it's calculated 🏆 Why Ohio State is No. 1 — and how they got there ⚙️ Key returners & transfer impact: Jeremiah Smith, Caleb Downs, Max Klare & more 📈 Big Ten showdowns: Penn State, Oregon, Michigan 🌍 National contenders: Alabama, Georgia, Texas 🚨 CFP impact & under-the-radar threats like Boise State

The 2025 season is shaping up to be a wild one — and the Buckeyes are leading the charge. Let's go! 🅾️🏈

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