Michigan, Ohio State, Texas, Oklahoma Set Massive 2025 College Football Showdowns

Fox Sports analyst Joel Klatt highlights several key games that could shape the 2025 college football season, with a particular focus on traditional powerhouses Michigan and Ohio State. The Week 2 matchup between Michigan and Oklahoma is critical, as Michigan seeks a bounce-back year with new five-star quarterback Bryce Underwood, while Oklahoma looks to improve under coach Brent Venables. The annual Michigan-Ohio State rivalry, ranked as the top game to watch, carries heightened intensity given Michigan's four consecutive wins and the contentious finish to last season's game, which included a flag-planting incident and pepper spray. Ohio State, the defending national champion, will face Texas in Week 1 in a highly anticipated rematch of their College Football Playoff semifinal, spotlighting Texas quarterback Arch Manning's first start as the program's leader. Ohio State’s quarterback situation remains uncertain, with Julian Sayin favored to start, and the team also adjusts to new offensive and defensive play callers. These matchups feature not only player storylines but also significant coaching dynamics that could influence the trajectory of the 2025 season.