2025 College,NFL Football Seasons Kick Off August,September

The 2025 football season is rapidly approaching with the NFL preseason completed and teams finalizing their rosters ahead of the Sept. 4 season opener between the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys. College football also kicks off strongly, highlighted by Georgia Tech's opener at Colorado on Aug. 29 and Tennessee's participation in the Aflac Kickoff Game against Syracuse on Aug. 30 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, a contract secured under former Tennessee athletic director Phillip Fulmer. Tennessee, now led by coach Josh Heupel, is coming off its first College Football Playoff appearance and aims to continue its strong tradition. Rutgers football prepares to open its season against Ohio, adjusting to the loss of starting tackle Ryder Langsdale with several players competing for the position. Fans can expect a busy and exciting football season stretching from late August through the fall, including record International Series NFL games and key scouting opportunities in college football. The intense buildup to kickoff underscores the sport's cultural significance and the anticipation surrounding both professional and collegiate teams.