CFP bracket sneak peek today. Here's how I think it'll look in December

Ohio State, Indiana, Texas A&M among teams that profile as College Football Playoff locks.

SEC, Big Ten lead playoff bid totals, but Big 12 can snag two spots.

Notre Dame, BYU candidates for last at-large team in CFP bracket.

Georgia among playoff contenders that thrive on the high wire.

We’ve reached griping season . Prepare your grievances to debate which two- or three-loss teams most deserve the opportunity to lose in the College Football Playoff .

Here’s my fresh playoff projection, in advance of the first rankings . Note: This reflects how I think the bracket will look like come selection Sunday.

1. Ohio State

Two Buckeyes , quarterback Julian Sayin and wide receiver Jeremiah Smith, are having seasons that could send them to New York for the Heisman Trophy ceremony.