Those seeking parity during college football's 2025 season have come to the right place -- at least glancing at under-the-radar games with the potential of playoff-altering upsets. There's more than a dozen non-conference matchups early this fall that could move the needle nationally depending on the result before league title races commence in October.

The Ohio State Buckeyes are coming off a national championship in 2024, but they didn't enter the College Football Playoff as one of the best four teams.