COLUMBUS, Ohio -- 247Sports recently released its “Team Talent Composite” rankings for the 2025 season, detailing the talent (based of recruiting rankings) of each team.

Georgia and Alabama held down the top two spots, but Ohio State (No. 3) and Texas (No. 4) were stunningly close at 973.69 total points and 973.54 points, respectively.

The Longhorns held a slight advantage on average player rating at 92.50, while the Buckeyes were at 92.39.

Still, it underscores not only just how talented both teams are, but how close they are together. But who has the edge for Saturday’s top three showdown?

Here’s the projected starting lineup for both teams.

Here’s a look at the team’s talent ranking as recruits, with the 247Sports composite ranking listed: (Note: Transfers are italicized, with

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