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Ohio State and Alabama top college football program rankings

Can Ohio State surpass Alabama as the best program in college football?

Fans are debating whether Ohio State's recent success is enough to claim the top spot over traditional powerhouse Alabama.

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  1. College football best program rankings: Alabama or Ohio State No. 1?Roll Tide Wire · Jul 20
  2. Are the Ohio State Buckeyes the best program in college football?AOL.com · Jul 20
  3. What are the top 25 college football programs? Ohio State, Alabama lead rankingsUSA Today · Jul 20

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