Horns hyped entering 2025 despite having multiple voids to fill
After reaching the CFP semifinals in 2024, Texas must replace its starting quarterback and most of its offensive and defensive lines. However, Steve Sarkisian's Longhorns are still projected to be among the nation's top five when preseason polls are released.
Heat on Freeze forecasted to cool as Auburn readies for 2025 campaign
After back-to-back subpar seasons to begin his Auburn tenure, Hugh Freeze's seat started to heat up. However, with the Tigers projected to improve significantly on a 5-7 finish in 2024, the heat on Freeze could cool substantially this fall.
Gamecocks enter 2025 with confidence to match lofty expectations
Not since the days of Steve Spurrier has the forecast been so bright for South Carolina as the Gamecocks could open the season ranked among the top 10. Confidence is high in South Carolina, and so are expectations, which is exactly how head coach Shane Beamer wants it.
Brian Kelly has turned up the heat at LSU before his seat gets hotter
In three seasons at LSU, Brian Kelly is 29-11 and has won nine games each year, but that's not good enough to meet the demands of Tigerland. With what he believes to be his most-talented Tiger roster, Kelly sets out on a quest to prove himself before he winds up on the hot seat.
Notre Dame relying on new additions to replicate success of 2024
Notre Dame must replace its quarterback, three starting offensive linemen, two of its top receivers, its top two tacklers and its leader in sacks and interceptions. Even with so many departures, Marcus Freeman's Fighting Irish are projected to be a top-10 team.
Bulldogs hope destruction of '24 sets a foundation for '25 construction
Mississippi State suffered through its worst football season in over two decades as the Bulldogs suffered through a 2-10 campaign during Jeff Lebby's first year in Starkville. For improvement in 2025, the offense and defense must both take massive steps up.
Billy Napier sees a way to weather the SEC storm through DJ Lagway
Florida won its last four football games, and that close to the 2024 season has Billy Napier's Gators projected to have their best season since going 11-2 in 2019. Though optimism is based on DJ Lagway, there are other reasons to expect the Gators to improve in 2025.
Mizzou embraces the challenges of aiming for another 10-win season
Missouri football is chasing a pattern that has never been accomplished in Columbia as the Tigers seek their third consecutive 10-win season after winning 11 in 2023 and 10 in 2024, but with so many key pieces to replace, such a goal won't come easy for Eli Drinkwitz & Co.
Pittman turns to 31 portal additions in hopes of improvement in 2025
Sam Pittman and the Arkansas Razorbacks added 31 players via the transfer portal as the Hogs desperately hope to improve on their 7-6 finish in 2024. With plenty of areas of concern across the board, Pittman is squarely on the hot seat as he enters his sixth year in Fayetteville.
