College Football Previews

Alabama vs Florida State Picks and Predictions — August 30, 2025 The No. 8 Alabama Crimson Tide open Kalen DeBoer’s second season with a road test against the rejuvenated Florida State Seminoles on Saturday in Tallahassee. This rare nonconference road opener—Alabama’s first since 2000—kicks off what promises to be a season-defining matchup. Step Into the NCAAF Insiders Join now—it’s free. FSU

No. 20 Indiana Looks to Build Off Successful 2024 in Season Opener vs. ODU The Indiana Hoosiers enter 2025 carrying the weight of newfound expectations. Last season was the most successful in program history, with Curt Cignetti guiding Indiana to an 11-win campaign, eight victories in Big Ten play, and the school’s first-ever College Football Playoff appearance. It was the

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