It's early August, which means it's time to get ready for college football! It's also time for preseason bowl projections, and when it comes to the College Football Playoff, expect some familiar names.

So as not to ruin a tradition, again this season the projected No. 1 seed is Alabama. Reigning Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Bryce Young leads the way as he looks to join former Ohio State running back Archie Griffin as a repeat winner of that award. Elsewhere, the Crimson Tide are loaded with talent, as usual. Coach Nick Saban is welcoming his fourth consecutive recruiting class ranked either first or second in the 247Sports Composite team rankings. The more things change at Alabama, the more they stay the same.

Oklahoma is projected to be the No. 4 seed as Alabama's opponent at the Peach Bowl semifinal in Atlanta. The Sooners' streak of six consecutive conference championships came to an end last season as OU lost on the road at Baylor, the eventual champion, and Oklahoma State. Coach Brett Venables replaces Lincoln Riley, who took off for USC and brought some players with him; however, the cupboard is far from bare at OU. It will be a stiff challenge getting back to the top of the league, but this season, the Sooners get the Bears and Cowboys at home.

In the Fiesta Bowl semifinal, Ohio State is projected to return to the CFP as the No. 2 seed after losing to Michigan last season. The Buckeyes return QB CJ Stroud, who will again have a talented array of wide receivers to target. The Wolverines are still formidable, but that game will be played in Columbus, Ohio, this year. Ohio State gets another big home nonconference game as Notre Dame visits the Horseshoe to kick off the season. The Buckeyes will aim to avoid another season-opening misstep like last year when Oregon won OSU's home opener.

Ohio State is slotted against projected No. 3 seed Georgia. The reigning national champions lost a number of players to the NFL, especially from the defensive side of the ball. However, the Bulldogs have recruited to such a high level recently that they have extremely talented players waiting in the wings. Georgia is a heavy favorite to rematch with Alabama in the SEC Championship Game, and if both teams are 12-0 entering that showdown, there is a strong likelihood both will be in the CFP.

Those four teams have combined to make 17 playoff appearances with Alabama earning seven itself.