Maryland football lost several starters and backups from its 4-8 team last season. Between graduation and the transfer portal, attrition hit Mike Locksley's program pretty hard -- especially at the most important position.

The 2025 college football season marks the second year of the ACC 's 17-team alignment. Although last season produced two playoff teams (Clemson and SMU), the intrigue in this conference is significantly higher for '25.

Kalen DeBoer and Alabama have significant College Football Playoff expectations for 2025, but will the Crimson Tide be able to get it done?

The Texas Longhorns carry big national championship aspirations heading into the 2025 season, with much of the attention focused on the new look Texas offense.

If College Football Playoff indeed expands to 16 teams, it will become a more attainable destination for three-loss teams from coast to coast.

One of the biggest positives for the Fighting Irish offense in 2025 is their, now experienced, offensive line. South Bend is, once again, home to one of the best offensive line units in the country, which is why Lindy's Sports named them as the No. 10 best unit in the country coming back this fall.

While the overarching season goal for the Tulane Green Wave football team is to win the American Conference title, a berth in the CFP is on their minds, too.