Alright, let’s dive into what’s shaping up to be a fascinating 2025 college football season. With the 2024 campaign now a memory, it’s time to look ahead at the teams that are poised to make headlines. We’ve got spring football on the horizon, the transfer portal is about to get busy again, and the new revenue-sharing model is about to throw another curveball into the mix. It’s a lot to digest, but here’s a look at seven teams that are sure to grab our attention next year.
First up, we have Colorado. Deion Sanders is sticking around in Boulder, which means the Buffaloes will continue to be a major talking point. Even with Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter heading to the NFL, all eyes will be on them. Colorado had a solid 9-4 record in 2024, their best since 2016, but the road ahead looks a lot tougher. Last season, they only faced two ranked teams, losing both games to Kansas State and BYU. In 2025, they could be seeing double that amount of ranked opponents, including visits from Arizona State, Iowa State, and another game against BYU. They’re also on the road against Kansas State and have Georgia Tech coming to town for their season opener.
The good news for Colorado is that Sanders is bringing in some fresh talent, especially at quarterback with transfer Kaidon Salter from Liberty and freshman Julian Lewis. They’re also using the transfer portal to add some much-needed muscle to the offensive line, which allowed a whopping 42 sacks last season, the most in the FBS. It’ll be interesting to see if Colorado can keep improving their win total for a third straight year and compete in the Big 12. They definitely have some work to do, but they’ve got the right coach and some new playmakers to make things interesting.
