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The Purdue Boilermakers launch the Barry Odom era on Saturday with a home matchup against the Ball State Cardinals. Both programs are in transition with new head coaches, but expectations are higher in West Lafayette after last season’s disastrous 1–11 finish. Quarterback Ryan Browne takes control of the offense and Odom’s rebuilt line gives him time. Browne briefly transferred but returned to Purdue with the promise of being the starter, and Odom believes his upside is real. The Boilermakers added six new offensive linemen — three from Odom’s UNLV squad and three with SEC pedigree. If this unit gels quickly, Purdue should have the firepower to handle Ball State and finally get some momentum going in 2025. Their defensive front

The Ohio State Buckeyes and the Texas Longhorns will open their seasons with a clash that feels like a continuation of January’s national semifinal, but with fresh faces running the show. That game ended with Ohio State defeating Texas 28-14 en route to a national championship, and now the two teams meet again in Columbus to start the 2025 campaign. This time, though, the quarterbacks are different. Texas turns to Arch Manning, one of the most hyped recruits in college football history, to lead the offense. Manning appeared in 10 games last season, throwing for 939 yards, nine touchdowns, and just two interceptions while filling in at times behind Quinn Ewers. Now, with Ewers off to the NFL, Manning officially

The Tennessee Volunteers enter 2025 with momentum and questions. Last season, Josh Heupel’s team went 10-3, earned a berth in the first-ever 12-team College Football Playoff, and cemented itself as a consistent top-tier program. But the postseason ended abruptly with a lopsided 42-17 loss to eventual champion Ohio State. Now, the Vols must replace their quarterback and several key pieces as they begin anew in Atlanta against Syracuse. Joey Aguilar, a transfer from Appalachian State, will make his debut as Tennessee’s starter. Aguilar threw for 56 touchdowns across two seasons with the Mountaineers, but he also had 24 interceptions, showing both his playmaking ability and his occasional inconsistency. His journey was unusual: he transferred first to UCLA before changing course

The Georgia Bulldogs will usher in a new era at quarterback on Saturday night as Gunner Stockton makes his debut as the full-time starter. After two years of waiting patiently behind Carson Beck, Stockton finally steps into the spotlight. The redshirt junior proved his readiness last season when he filled in during Georgia’s SEC Championship victory over Texas and later threw for 234 yards and a touchdown in the Sugar Bowl loss to Notre Dame. That brief audition gave Bulldog fans a glimpse of his poise and playmaking ability. Now, with a full offseason as QB1, Stockton is eager to establish himself as the next great leader in Athens. Stockton doesn’t shy away from expectations. A Georgia high school legend,