USA TODAY Projects 2025 College Football Records Across 136 Teams

As the 2025 college football season approaches, Penn State and Clemson are projected to lead the Big Ten and ACC respectively, with Texas favored in the SEC and Kansas State in the Big 12. Notre Dame is expected to lose only one regular season game and secure a top at-large College Football Playoff seed. Colorado State, under coach Jay Norvell, is building optimism with strong depth and competition as they open the season against Washington. Boise State prepares for its final Mountain West season, predicted to go 11-1 and contend for the conference championship while aiming for another College Football Playoff appearance. NC State, led by quarterback CJ Bailey and tight end Justin Joly, is expected to reach a bowl game, though they rank outside the top 50 nationally, with North Carolina placed higher. Across conferences, the competitive landscape is expected to be intense, with multiple teams vying for playoff spots and championships.