USA Today Predicts 2025 Records for Big 12, SEC Football Teams

As the 2025 college football season approaches, various projections highlight expected team performances across conferences. UCLA is ranked 51st in ESPN's Football Power Index, entering the second year under coach DeShaun Foster with notable changes in roster and coaching staff, while their wide receiver group shows promise with key returning players aiming for breakout seasons. The Iowa Hawkeyes are predicted by USA TODAY Sports to have a strong 8-4 season, continuing their long-standing streak of winning records, with expectations of winning all nonconference games including a rivalry match against Iowa State. The Big 12 conference is projected to be highly competitive with multiple teams expected to finish with winning records, although Kansas State started with a narrow loss. In the SEC, powerhouse programs like Texas, Georgia, and Alabama are favored to perform well, with Texas anticipated to meet high expectations and Georgia adjusting to a new starting quarterback after a key transfer. Overall, these projections underscore a highly competitive 2025 college football season with several teams poised for significant achievements.