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Week 6 Reactions and Takeaways | Penn State's Shocking Defeat, Texas' Problems, and Miami's Dominance

Seth Dowdle — Tue, 07 Oct 2025 18:00:48 GMT

In this week’s episode, we break down all the college football action from a quieter Week 6, starting with Penn State’s disastrous loss to UCLA. We dive into the issues plaguing Texas, debate whether Florida’s win marks a turning point, and react to Miami’s statement victory over Florida State. Plus, Alabama keeps rolling, Cincinnati stuns Iowa State, and North Carolina’s season somehow finds a new low.

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Week 6 Preview & Predictions with Zion Trammell | Miami-Florida State, Vanderbilt-Alabama & More

Seth Dowdle — Fri, 03 Oct 2025 15:00:00 GMT

In today’s episode, Zion Trammell from TCU Horned Frogs on SI and Bleav in TCU joins Seth to break down the Week 6 college football slate. They start with Miami vs. Florida State’s showdown in Tallahassee, then dive into whether Vanderbilt can shock Alabama on the road. Texas and Florida square off, and the crew discusses each team’s early offensive struggles and what it will take to break out. They also look at Notre Dame’s playoff path beginning with Boise State, Iowa State and Cincinnati’s underrated Big 12 clash, and close by asking the big question: who can actually win the national championship?

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Mid-Season Conference Report Cards and Best Bets for Week 6

Seth Dowdle — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 18:32:19 GMT

In today’s episode, we break down college football at the midseason mark by grading each of the Power 4 conferences. We kick things off with the ACC and its struggles in non-conference play, then move to the Big Ten, where Oregon and Ohio State are carrying the load at the top. Next up is the Big 12 — has Texas Tech’s emergence raised the league’s ceiling and its grade? And of course, we dive into the SEC and ask whether its depth makes it the best conference in America. To wrap things up, we give out our best bets and predictions for Week 6 of the college football season.

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Week 5 Reactions and Takeaways | Oregon & Alabama Make Statements, Virginia Topples FSU, Ole Miss Surges

Seth Dowdle — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 16:35:37 GMT

On today’s episode of the show, we break down all the action from a loaded Week 5 of college football, starting with Oregon and Alabama’s big wins over Penn State and Georgia. We also discuss Ole Miss’ victory against LSU and why the Tigers are struggling right now. Other topics on this episode include Virginia’s upset of Florida State on Friday night, Illinois’ walk-off field goal against USC, Texas A&M’s dismantling of Auburn, Indiana’s narrow escape at Iowa, and much more.

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Week 5 Preview and Predictions | Alabama vs. Georgia, Oregon vs. Penn State, LSU vs. Ole Miss & More

Seth Dowdle — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 19:07:54 GMT

In today’s episode of the show, we preview all the action from what’s a loaded Week 5 slate, starting with Alabama’s tilt on the road at Georgia, Oregon and Penn State’s massive test, and the crazy storylines surrounding the LSU and Ole Miss. Does Kirby Smart have an Alabama problem? Will James Franklin finally be able to win the big game? Do family affairs get in the way of Ole Miss’ ability to beat LSU? Plus, we also break down Ohio State-Washington, Auburn-Texas A&M, USC-Illinois, Indiana-Iowa, and so much more.

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Early Season Big 12 Reactions with Carson Wersal: Mike Gundy Out at OSU, K-State Reeling & More

Seth Dowdle — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 18:52:00 GMT

Big 12 chaos takes center stage in this episode as TCU Horned Frogs on SI and Houston Cougars on SI writer Carson Wersal joins the show to break it all down. We dive into the shocking firing of Mike Gundy at Oklahoma State and dissect Kansas State’s puzzling early-season slump. Plus, Seth previews some of the games from a jam-packed weekend slate, unveils the brand-new D Poll, and shares his favorite best bets to close out the show.

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SEC Annual Opponents Revealed & ACC Shifts to Nine-Game Conference Schedule

Seth Dowdle — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 17:37:41 GMT

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In a special episode of Seth’s College Football Corner, we discuss the SEC’s long-anticipated nine-game conference format, complete with three locked-in annual opponents for every team. We break down the full list—from classic rivalries like Georgia–Florida to eyebrow-raisers like Oklahoma’s trio—and highlight which programs came out winners and losers.…

Week 4 Reactions and Takeaways | Indiana Destroys Illinois, OU Defeats Auburn, Texas Tech Arrives & More

Seth Dowdle — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 21:31:29 GMT

In today’s episode of the show, we discuss all things surrounding Week 4 starting with Indiana’s 63–10 thrashing of Illinois, Oklahoma’s tense 24–17 win over Auburn—and the officiating controversy that followed—plus Michigan’s narrow escape at Nebraska and Texas Tech’s dominant 34–10 victory that cements the Red Raiders as Big 12 favorites. We also hit the other headline games: Miami’s takedown of Florida, Syracuse’s big upset of Clemson, and Memphis edging Arkansas. All that, and so much more, on today’s episode of Seth’s College Football Corner.

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Week 4 Preview and Predictions | Auburn vs. Oklahoma, Florida vs. Miami, Michigan vs. Nebraska & More

Seth Dowdle — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 16:30:00 GMT

In today’s episode, it’s time to get ready for a jam-packed Week 4 college football preview loaded with marquee matchups and even some playoff implications. We break down big time showdowns like Texas Tech vs. Utah, Auburn vs. Oklahoma, and Michigan vs. Nebraska, plus underrated clashes including SMU–TCU and Arkansas–Memphis. Plus, some talk about Miami’s bout with whimpering Florida, Illinois and Indiana’s tough battle, Tulane’s chance at building a legacy at Ole Miss, Bill Belichick’s next chance to get a splash win against UCF, and more!

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The Coaching Carousel Starts Spinning, Week 4 Best Bets & More

Seth Dowdle — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 16:45:00 GMT

In today’s episode, we talk about the firings of Brent Pry at Virginia Tech and DeShaun Foster at UCLA and break down where those programs might be able to go next. We also discuss some other schools that are underwhelming to start the season like Wisconsin and Kansas State. Also, the new D Poll dropped yesterday, and Seth gives his reasoning for why he ranked teams where he did. Plus, we add some best bets for Week 4 to the card.

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Week 3 Reactions and Takeaways | Georgia Takes Down Tennessee, A&M Shocks Notre Dame, & More

Seth Dowdle — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 19:54:18 GMT

In this episode, we recap the wildest games from the weekend, including Georgia’s thrilling 44-41 win over Tennessee, Texas A&M’s last-second victory over Notre Dame, Clemson’s disappointing loss to Georgia Tech, and LSU’s defensive showcase against Florida.

We also touch on other key matchups, including Ole Miss-Arkansas, Miami-South Florida, Texas-UTEP, Vanderbilt-South Carolina, Alabama-Wisconsin, and highlight Friday games like Arizona-Kansas State, Houston-Colorado, and New Mexico-UCLA. All that, and more, on today’s episode of Seth’s College Football Corner.

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Week 3 Preview and Predictions | Georgia vs. Tennessee, Texas A&M vs. Notre Dame, Florida vs. LSU & More

Seth Dowdle — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 20:17:51 GMT

It’s a stacked Week 3 in college football. In today’s episode, we dive into Georgia’s trip to Neyland Stadium to face Tennessee, Texas A&M’s prime-time showdown at Notre Dame, and Florida’s SEC opener against LSU in Baton Rouge. Plus, quick-hit previews for Arkansas–Ole Miss, South Florida–Miami, Clemson–Georgia Tech, Vanderbilt–South Carolina, and Duke–Tulane, along with other games to keep an eye on across the country.

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AP Poll vs. D Poll & Week 3 Best Bets

Seth Dowdle — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 17:31:23 GMT

In this episode, we dive into the growing discourse around the AP Poll. We break down controversial ballots, the inherent brand bias that keeps smaller schools like USF from getting their due, and why the voting system is flawed at its core. Plus, we compare it with the D Poll, which changed a lot this week. Finally, we close out the show with some best bets for Week 3, including plays on Texas A&M, Tulane, and Oregon.

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Week 2 Reactions and Takeaways | USF Shocks Florida, Oklahoma Shines, Baylor Survives SMU & More

Seth Dowdle — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 15:43:00 GMT

In this episode, we dive into all the drama from Week 2 of the college football season. USF stunned Florida and put itself in the driver’s seat for the Group of Five playoff bid, while Billy Napier’s seat in Gainesville gets even hotter. We break down Oklahoma’s impressive win over Michigan, Baylor’s wild double-overtime comeback against SMU, and Iowa State’s Cy-Hawk victory. Plus, we react to Mississippi State’s emotional win over Arizona State, Arch Manning’s up-and-down performance, and why college football desperately needs to fix its scheduling and protect rivalries.

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Week 2 Preview & Predictions | Michigan vs. Oklahoma, Iowa vs. Iowa State, Kansas vs. Missouri & More

Seth Dowdle — Fri, 05 Sep 2025 18:54:31 GMT

Week 2 of the 2025 college football season might not feature as many headline matchups as Week 1, but that usually means chaos is coming. In this episode of Seth’s College Football Corner, we preview and predict the biggest games of the week: Michigan vs. Oklahoma, the Cy-Hawk Rivalry (Iowa vs. Iowa State), and the Border War (Border Showdown) between Kansas and Missouri. We also dive into Illinois at Duke, a sneaky game with College Football Playoff implications, and Baylor’s road test at SMU.

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Week 1 Reactions + Week 2 Big Games to Watch: Arch Manning's Struggles, Alabama’s Loss, Belichick at UNC, and New D Poll

Seth Dowdle — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 16:55:43 GMT

On today’s episode of Seth’s College Football Corner, we breaks down the biggest storylines from Week 1 of the 2025 college football season. From Arch Manning’s underwhelming performance against Ohio State, to Alabama’s shocking loss to Florida State, to Bill Belichick’s rocky debut at North Carolina, we cover it all. Plus, we preview the must-watch matchups for Week 2 and discuss the brand-new edition of the D Poll.

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Previewing and predicting Texas' season

Seth Dowdle — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 13:35:26 GMT

On this episode of Seth’s College Football Corner, Seth previews and predicts the 2025 Texas Longhorns football season. With Arch Manning stepping in as QB1, Steve Sarkisian’s offense shifts toward a more vertical passing attack behind a rebuilt offensive line. Seth breaks down Texas’ offensive weapons, from Quintrevion Wisner in the backfield to Ryan Wingo and Stanford transfer Emmett Mosley at receiver. On defense, Colin Simmons and Anthony Hill Jr. headline a unit reloaded through the transfer portal as the Longhorns chase an SEC title and College Football Playoff berth.

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Previewing and predicting Texas A&M's season

Seth Dowdle — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 13:00:00 GMT

On this episode of Seth’s College Football Corner, Seth previews and predicts Texas A&M’s 2025 season under Mike Elko. After an 8–5 campaign that started hot but fizzled late, the Aggies are looking to finally push past their eight-win ceiling. Seth breaks down QB Marcel Reed’s development, a deep running back rotation, transfer upgrades at wide receiver, and one of the SEC’s best offensive lines. Plus, he dives into Elko’s revamped defense, key breakout players, and whether A&M can navigate a brutal schedule to reach nine wins and stay in the College Football Playoff conversation.

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Previewing and predicting Oklahoma's season

Seth Dowdle — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 20:45:55 GMT

On this episode of Seth’s College Football Corner, we preview and predict Oklahoma’s 2025 season after a rocky SEC debut in 2024. With new OC Ben Arbuckle and transfer QB John Mateer, the Sooners are hoping for a major turnaround. Seth breaks down the rebuilt offensive line, a revamped receiver room, the addition of star RB Jadyn Ott, and why Brent Venables’ defense could be among the SEC’s best. Can Oklahoma bounce back to eight or nine wins and rejoin the playoff conversation, or will another tough schedule keep the Sooners stuck in neutral?

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Previewing and predicting Arkansas' season

Seth Dowdle — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 19:28:01 GMT

On this episode of Seth’s College Football Corner, we break down the make-or-break 2025 season for Sam Pittman and the Arkansas Razorbacks. With Taylen Green returning at quarterback, year two under Bobby Petrino could see some offensive sparks, but questions linger with an overhauled receiving corps and shaky offensive line play. On defense, Arkansas was dead last in the SEC against the pass, and while the transfer portal brought some reinforcements, the front seven still looks thin. Can the Hogs claw their way to bowl eligibility in a brutal new-look SEC, or will this be the end of the road for Pittman in Fayetteville?

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Previewing and predicting LSU's season

Seth Dowdle — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 22:30:00 GMT

LSU football enters 2025 with a loaded roster, a No. 1 transfer portal class, and quarterback Garrett Nussmeier back to lead the “Nuss Bus” for one last ride. Can Brian Kelly finally deliver on playoff-or-bust expectations, or will offensive line questions and an unproven receiver room hold the Tigers back? Seth breaks down LSU’s key playmakers, defensive improvements under Blake Baker, and the high-stakes opener against Clemson in today’s episode of Seth’s College Football Corner.

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Previewing and predicting Alabama's season

Seth Dowdle — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 19:37:23 GMT

Today, Seth dives into all things Alabama. The Tide offense will look a little different this fall with Ryan Grubb back alongside Kalen DeBoer, Ty Simpson finally stepping into the starting quarterback role, and five-star freshman Keelon Russell waiting his turn. Ryan Williams headlines a loaded receiver room, the secondary looks as strong as ever with Domani Jackson and Zabien Brown, and the path to the College Football Playoff feels wide open. Can Alabama get back to the SEC title and make another run at a national championship?

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Previewing and predicting Georgia's season

Seth Dowdle — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 13:00:00 GMT

The Georgia Bulldogs enter the 2025 college football season with championship-level expectations. Can Kirby Smart’s team continue its dominance in the SEC and make another run at the College Football Playoff, or will Carson Beck’s departure force the Dawgs to take a step back? In this episode, Seth breaks down Georgia’s full schedule and analyzes key matchups, including high-profile showdowns against Alabama and Texas.

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Previewing and predicting Florida's season

Seth Dowdle — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 21:30:00 GMT

The Florida Gators football program enters the 2025 season with everything on the line. After four years under head coach Billy Napier, the Gators finally have the roster to make noise in the new-look SEC. With five-star quarterback DJ Lagway leading an offense loaded with playmakers, expectations in Gainesville are sky-high. But can Florida survive one of the toughest schedules in college football and contend for an SEC title, or will the grind derail their championship hopes?

In this episode, we break down Florida’s roster, Napier’s legacy, the impact of DJ Lagway, and what the Gators must do to finally get over the hump in the SEC.

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Week 0 Reaction and Preseason D Poll

Seth Dowdle — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 16:50:32 GMT

College football is officially back! Week 0 delivered plenty of storylines: Iowa State and Kansas State squared off overseas, UNLV opened the Dan Mullen era, Kansas QB Jalon Daniels led a dominant win over Fresno State, and Hawaii exposed just how rough Stanford’s season might be.

Plus, Seth reveals his full preseason D Poll rankings, breaking down why each conference and national contender landed where they did.

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Previewing and predicting TCU's season

Seth Dowdle — Fri, 22 Aug 2025 23:17:33 GMT

TCU should be poised to compete for the Big 12 this season in Sonny Dykes’ fourth year in Fort Worth. Josh Hoover is back as the signal-caller, and the defense under Andy Avalos should be improved. But a tough schedule that features road contests against North Carolina, Arizona State, and Kansas State, as well as home games against SMU, Baylor, and Iowa State, awaits the Frogs. Are they up to snuff with the rest of the Big 12, or is this year going to be a disappointment?

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Previewing and predicting Baylor's season

Seth Dowdle — Fri, 22 Aug 2025 22:20:22 GMT

Baylor started 2-4 last season and it looked like head coach Dave Aranda was going to be fired. Then, the team rattled off six straight wins and everything changed. And with a roster that’s filled with returning stars like QB Sawyer Robertson and running back Bryson Washington, where’s the limit for where this magical carpet ride can go?

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Previewing and predicting Texas Tech's season

Seth Dowdle — Fri, 22 Aug 2025 15:00:00 GMT

Thanks to a slew of oil money, Texas Tech gave itself a makeover this past offseason with an impressive transfer portal class. In his fourth season in Lubbock, Joey McGuire’s squad now needs to at least reach Arlington to compete in the Big 12 Championship Game. Anything less would feel like a disappointment.

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Previewing and predicting Arizona State's season

Seth Dowdle — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 15:00:00 GMT

Kenny Dillingham did what everybody believed was impossible, leading Arizona State to a Big 12 championship and a berth in the College Football Playoff. With a large portion of last year’s production returning, can 2025 continue ASU’s upward trajectory, or was 2024 just a strange anomaly?

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Previewing and predicting Utah's season

Seth Dowdle — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 19:41:07 GMT

Once Cam Rising went down with what seemed like the millionth injury of his career, last season was pretty much dead for Utah. Now, with Rising out the door and new quarterback Devon Dampier in, the ceiling for the Utes is right back to where it needs to be. But with a difficult schedule that features most of the top teams in the Big 12, is it even possible?

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Previewing and predicting BYU's season

Seth Dowdle — Tue, 19 Aug 2025 21:49:41 GMT

BYU went 11-2 in 2024 and was just two close losses to Kansas and Arizona State away from making the College Football Playoff. Those dreams weren’t realized, but now it’s time for head coach Kalani Sitake and freshman quarterback Bear Bachmeier to build on last year and make it to the Big 12 championship game.

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Previewing and predicting Kansas State's season

Seth Dowdle — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 17:54:36 GMT

It seems that Kansas State is always in the conversation. Bill Snyder was the impetus for the success, and Chris Klieman has carried it on. But with a roster that has some question marks and a quarterback who tends to get dinged up, how certain can we be that K-State will deliver on its promises?

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Previewing and predicting North Texas' season

Seth Dowdle — Sun, 17 Aug 2025 17:30:37 GMT

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In an era where the rich seem to be getting richer and the poor seem to be getting poorer in college football, North Texas and head coach Eric Morris are looking to succeed despite overwhelming evidence saying they can’t. Trends are made to be broken, though, and the folks in Denton are desperate for winning football. Can that be delivered in 2025?

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Previewing and predicting SMU's season

Seth Dowdle — Sat, 16 Aug 2025 23:17:23 GMT

After years of purgatory, SMU has ascended back to the top levels of college football. After appearing in the ACC Championship Game and making it to the College Football Playoff, the hype is through the roof on the Hilltop. Can Rhett Lashlee’s team continue the success, or will the weight of expectations be too much?

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Previewing and predicting North Carolina's season

Seth Dowdle — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 17:00:00 GMT

With Mack Brown’s departure and Bill Belichick’s arrival, the vibes couldn’t be better in Chapel Hill. But the amount of noise, good and bad, surrounding the program has also never been higher. Drama often breeds dysfunction—will that be the case at North Carolina in 2025, or will Belichick’s expertise and experience prevail?

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Previewing and predicting Clemson's season

Seth Dowdle — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 15:30:00 GMT

Clemson’s been dormant for the past five years, but with quarterback Cade Klubnik returning and a roster that’s touted as one of the best the Tigers have had in years, the prospect of winning a national championship is real in Death Valley. Is that even possible, though?

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Previewing and predicting Miami's season

Seth Dowdle — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 19:33:45 GMT

If not for losses to Georgia Tech and Syracuse toward the back end of Miami’s schedule, the Hurricanes would have made the College Football Playoff. But that’s not how the cookie crumbled, and Mario Cristobal’s squad was left high and dry. Now, without Cam Ward, can Miami build on last year’s success and make it to Charlotte?

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Previewing and predicting Florida State's season

Seth Dowdle — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 16:00:00 GMT

Florida State went from 13-1 in 2023 to 2-10 in 2024. It was terrible, horrendous, atrocious, and just straight up lousy. The roster is poised to improve, at least on paper, but will that translate to wins on the field?

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Florida State’s 2025 schedule (conference games are in bold):

* Week 1 (August 30) vs. Alabama

* Week 2 (September 6) vs. East Texas A&M

* Week 3 (September 13) BYE

* Week 4 (September 20) vs. Kent State

* Week 5 (September 26) at Virginia

* Week 6 (October 4) vs. Miami

* Week 7 (October 11) vs. Pittsburgh

* Week 8 (October 18) at Stanford

* Week 9 (October 25) BYE

* Week 10 (November 1) vs. Wake Forest

* Week 11 (November 8) at Clemson

* Week 12 (November 15) vs. Virginia Tech

* Week 13 (November 21) at NC State

* Week 14 (November 29) at Florida

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Previewing and predicting USC's season

Seth Dowdle — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 16:45:00 GMT

The post-Caleb Williams era in Los Angeles started off turbulently in 2024. With Jaden Maiava entering the picture this season, alongside a defense that should continue to improve from a year ago, will the Trojans be able to recapture the magic that’s been missing since Williams left?

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USC’s 2025 schedule (conference games are in bold):

* Week 1 (August 30) vs. Missouri State

* Week 2 (September 6) vs. Georgia Southern

* Week 3 (September 13) at Purdue

* Week 4 (September 20) vs. Michigan State

* Week 5 (September 27) at Illinois

* Week 6 (October 4) BYE

* Week 7 (October 11) vs. Michigan

* Week 8 (October 18) at Notre Dame

* Week 9 (October 25) BYE

* Week 10 (November 1) at Nebraska

* Week 11 (November 7) vs. Northwestern

* Week 12 (November 15) vs. Iowa

* Week 13 (November 22) at Oregon

* Week 14 (November 29) vs. UCLA

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Previewing and predicting Oregon's season

Seth Dowdle — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 15:00:00 GMT

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Oregon’s 2024 campaign was amazing, until it wasn’t. A debilitating and embarrassing defeat to Ohio State in the Rose Bowl capped off an otherwise fantastic season. Can Dan Lanning and the Ducks bounce back in 2025, or are they bound for more disappointment?

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Oregon’s 2025 schedule (conference games are in bold):

* Week 1 (August 30) vs. Montana State

* Week 2 (September 6) vs. Oklahoma State

* Week 3 (September 13) vs. Northwestern

* Week 4 (September 20) vs. Oregon State

* Week 5 (September 27) at Penn State

* Week 6 (October 4) BYE

* Week 7 (October 11) vs. Indiana

* Week 8 (October 18) at Rutgers

* Week 9 (October 25) vs. Wisconsin

* Week 10 (November 1) BYE

* Week 11 (November 8) at Iowa

* Week 12 (November 14) vs. Minnesota

* Week 13 (November 22) vs. USC

* Week 14 (November 29) at Washington

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Previewing and predicting Nebraska's season

Seth Dowdle — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 16:45:27 GMT

Year three of Matt Rhule’s tenure at Nebraska is around the corner. Will that bring the usual “Year Three Bump” that accompanies Rhule at all his collegiate stops, or will the Cornhuskers crash and burn?

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Nebraska’s 2025 schedule (conference games are in bold):

* Week 1 (August 28) vs. Cincinnati

* Week 2 (September 6) vs. Akron

* Week 3 (September 13) vs. Houston Christian

* Week 4 (September 20) vs. Michigan

* Week 5 (September 27) BYE

* Week 6 (October 4) vs. Michigan State

* Week 7 (October 11) at Maryland

* Week 8 (October 17) at Minnesota

* Week 9 (October 25) vs. Northwestern

* Week 10 (November 1) vs. USC

* Week 11 (November 8) at UCLA

* Week 12 (November 15) BYE

* Week 13 (November 22) at Penn State

* Week 14 (November 28) vs. Iowa

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Previewing and predicting Illinois' season

Seth Dowdle — Sat, 09 Aug 2025 16:00:00 GMT

The Fighting Illini capped off a successful 2024 with a fantastic Citrus Bowl victory over South Carolina. Can whatever awesome mojo was generated from last year’s 10-win campaign be parlayed into a berth in the College Football Playoff?

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Illinois’ 2025 schedule (conference games are in bold):

* Week 1 (August 29) vs. Western Illinois

* Week 2 (September 6) at Duke

* Week 3 (September 13) vs. Western Michigan

* Week 4 (September 20) at Indiana

* Week 5 (September 27) vs. USC

* Week 6 (October 4) at Purdue

* Week 7 (October 11) vs. Ohio State

* Week 8 (October 18) BYE

* Week 9 (October 25) at Washington

* Week 10 (November 1) vs. Rutgers

* Week 11 (November 8) BYE

* Week 12 (November 15) vs. Maryland

* Week 13 (November 22) at Wisconsin

* Week 14 (November 29) vs. Northwestern

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Previewing and predicting Indiana's season

Seth Dowdle — Sat, 09 Aug 2025 15:00:00 GMT

Indiana did the impossible in 2024 and won 11 games en route to the school’s first College Football Playoff appearance. Year two under Curt Cignetti will produce more turbulence due to a tougher schedule—can the Hoosiers rise above the challenge?

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Indiana’s 2025 schedule (conference games are in bold):

* Week 1 (August 30) vs. Old Dominion

* Week 2 (September 6) vs. Kennesaw State

* Week 3 (September 12) vs. Indiana State

* Week 4 (September 20) vs. Illinois

* Week 5 (September 27) at Iowa

* Week 6 (October 4) BYE

* Week 7 (October 11) at Oregon

* Week 8 (October 18) vs. Michigan State

* Week 9 (October 25) vs. UCLA

* Week 10 (November 1) at Maryland

* Week 11 (November 8) at Penn State

* Week 12 (November 15) vs. Wisconsin

* Week 13 (November 22) BYE

* Week 14 (November 29) at Purdue

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Previewing and predicting Penn State's season

Seth Dowdle — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 15:00:00 GMT

James Franklin and Penn State haven’t been able to conquer the much-maligned “big game.” Now, after two playoff victories, can the Nittany Lions get that monkey off their back and make their way towards a national title?

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Penn State’s 2025 schedule (conference games are in bold):

* Week 1 (August 30) vs. Nevada

* Week 2 (September 6) vs. FIU

* Week 3 (September 13) vs. Villanova

* Week 4 (September 20) BYE

* Week 5 (September 27) vs. Oregon

* Week 6 (October 4) at UCLA

* Week 7 (October 11) vs. Northwestern

* Week 8 (October 18) at Iowa

* Week 9 (October 25) BYE

* Week 10 (November 1) at Ohio State

* Week 11 (November 8) vs. Indiana

* Week 12 (November 15) at Michigan State

* Week 13 (November 22) vs. Nebraska

* Week 14 (November 29) at Rutgers

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Previewing and predicting Michigan's season

Seth Dowdle — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 15:00:00 GMT

Michigan’s 2024 was a tale of two seasons, with the ultimate conclusion being back-to-back wins over rival Ohio State and a bowl victory against Alabama. Even though the start wasn’t what they desired, the Wolverines hope that the end-of-year success bears fruit in 2025.