A-Deck: Updated predictions for Ohio State in College Football Playoff bracket entering semifinals

Welcome to “A-Deck” at Lettermen Row, where I’ll bring you inside scoop, what I’m hearing, tidbits, thoughts, and more on Ohio State recruiting and team coverage every week. Last week’s A-Deck looked at five prospects who could be next to commit to Ohio State following the latest addition of Jakob Weatherspoon to the Buckeyes’ 2026 recruiting class. This week, I provide my picks for how the College Football Playoff bracket will play out for both the upcoming semifinals, as well as the national title game.