College Football Previews

Kentucky Seeks Turnaround Season With Zach Calzada at QB; Toledo Up First The Kentucky Wildcats will open their 2025 campaign on Saturday in Lexington with a renewed sense of hope, and much of that optimism comes from graduate transfer quarterback Zach Calzada. A seventh-year senior, Calzada won the starting job over redshirt freshman Cutter Boley after displaying confidence, poise, and

QB-Rich Tulane Keeps Northwestern Guessing Entering Opener The Tulane Green Wave enter Saturday’s season opener against Northwestern with as much intrigue as any team in the country, thanks to an unsettled quarterback situation. After losing star passer Darian Mensah to Duke via the transfer portal, second-year coach Jon Sumrall rebuilt his QB room with a flurry of transfers. The list

Michigan State Motivated to Shift Trajectory, Readies for Western Michigan The Michigan State Spartans open their 2025 season Friday night in East Lansing against the Western Michigan Broncos. For second-year head coach Jonathan Smith, this isn’t just another game — it’s a measuring stick for a program eager to regain national relevance. Smith’s first year in East Lansing ended at

Nebraska, Cincinnati to Square Off in Key Opening Matchup The Nebraska Cornhuskers and Cincinnati Bearcats will take center stage Thursday night in Kansas City. Their matchup at Arrowhead Stadium — home of the Kansas City Chiefs — is the only Power Four clash of the day, making it a spotlight game for both programs. Nebraska enters with renewed optimism after

With Chance of Using Three QBs, Auburn Opens at Baylor The Auburn Tigers enter 2025 with more questions than answers under center. When Hugh Freeze landed Oklahoma transfer Jackson Arnold — once a five-star recruit — the assumption was that the Tigers had found their starting quarterback. But Arnold has not cemented his place. Despite a lucrative NIL deal worth

Colorado, Minus Two Key Players Off to the NFL, Meets Georgia Tech Friday night’s opener in Boulder isn’t just another college football matchup — it’s a clash of history and transition. The Colorado Buffaloes and Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets will meet for the first time ever, though their programs will forever be linked by the 1990 season when they split

The Houston Cougars begin their second season under head coach Willie Fritz with a Thursday night home opener against the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks. Houston has struggled since joining the Big XII, posting back-to-back 4-8 records, while Stephen F. Austin comes in as a ranked FCS opponent with an explosive offense. Picks You Can Trust Results speak for themselves Opening

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights look to continue their rise under Greg Schiano when they open the 2025 season at home against the Ohio Bobcats on Thursday night in Piscataway, N.J. Opening Odds & Context Rutgers is listed as a -7.5 favorite, with the total set at 55.5 points. The Scarlet Knights are coming off a 7-6 season, their first back-to-back

The Minnesota Golden Gophers and Buffalo Bulls open their 2025 campaigns Thursday night in Minneapolis with new quarterbacks steering both programs. Minnesota turns to sophomore Drake Lindsey, while Buffalo gives Kansas State transfer Ta’Quan Roberson his first collegiate start. Oddsmakers have Minnesota installed as a 12.5-point favorite, with the over/under set at 51.5 points. Want an Edge Today? Start with