Major Programs Intensify 2025 College Football Preparations

As the 2025 college football season approaches, major programs, including Oklahoma, Nebraska, and Colorado State, are intensifying their recruiting and preseason preparations. Oklahoma continues to build its 2026 recruiting class and is preparing for key matchups in its second SEC season under Brent Venables, with optimism about experienced quarterback play. The Sooners face important games against Illinois State, Michigan, and a challenging road contest at Tennessee, which returns a strong defensive lineup. Nebraska and Colorado State are also assessing their rosters, with CSU aiming to capitalize on returning offensive talent and new recruits. The conversation around college football is expected to heat up with the arrival of SEC media days and the start of fall camps. These developments indicate a season marked by high stakes and significant transitions across top programs.