USC

BY: KENNY VARNER The USC Trojans enter the 2025 season looking to take another step forward after a 7-6 campaign last year, capped by an exciting 35-31 win over Texas A&M in the Las Vegas Bowl. It was a season filled with close calls — USC went 4-5 in one-score games — and while there…

UCLA

BY: KENNY VARNER The UCLA Bruins enter their second season under head coach DeShaun Foster looking to take another step forward. Last year, the Bruins endured a rough 1-5 start but showed clear improvement down the stretch, winning four of their final six games to finish 5-7. A deeper look at that early skid reveals…

NORTH CAROLINA

BY: KENNY VARNER A New Era of North Carolina Football Begins in Chapel Hill with Bill Belichick A new era is underway in Chapel Hill as legendary NFL coach Bill Belichick takes over the North Carolina football program. He inherits a major rebuilding project, with only two returning starters on defense and four on offense.…

KANSAS STATE

BY: KENNY VARNER Kansas State Wildcats 2025 Season Preview The Kansas State Wildcats enter the 2025 season with high aspirations and a legitimate shot at the Big 12 title. After a strong 7-1 start in 2024, the Wildcats faltered down the stretch, losing three of their last four games before ending the year on a…

MIAMI

BY: KENNY VARNER The Miami Hurricanes continue to be one of college football’s most frustrating programs, and the common denominator in their underachievement is head coach Mario Cristobal. As long as Cristobal is at the helm, fans should brace themselves for mediocrity wrapped in false hope. The 2024 season was yet another example of this…

Cincinnati

Cincinnati Bearcats 2025 Season Outlook The Cincinnati Bearcats have struggled since stepping up to the Big 12, compiling a disappointing 8–16 record over the past two seasons. After a promising 5–2 start to the 2024 campaign, the Bearcats collapsed down the stretch, losing their final five games. As they enter the 2025 season, the program…

DUKE

The Duke Blue Devils enter the 2025 season with high expectations following a solid 9-win campaign. They return six starters on offense and five on defense. One of the biggest storylines is the addition of quarterback Darian Mensah, a transfer from Tulane, who brings explosive playmaking ability and a significant upgrade at the position. While…

BYU

The BYU Cougars were one of college football’s biggest surprises last season, finishing with an impressive 11-2 record. They dropped two of their final three games but bounced back in the bowl game, dominating Colorado 36-14. While the Cougars weren’t the most talented team in the country, nearly everything went their way. They were extremely…

TEXAS

The Arch Manning Era Begins in Austin: Can Texas Live Up to the Hype? The Arch Manning era officially begins in Austin this season, ushering in a new chapter for the Texas Longhorns. After spending two seasons behind Quinn Ewers, who struggled with consistency down the stretch last year, Manning is now at the helm…

ALABAMA

Kalen DeBoer Looks to Lead Alabama Back to Glory in Year Two Kalen DeBoer enters his second season as head coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide, looking to improve on a 9–4 debut campaign that fell short of the program’s sky-high expectations. With the transition year now firmly in the rearview mirror, the pressure is…