2025 College Football Season: One Big Question Every Team Must Answer
As the 2025 college football season kicks off, every program—powerhouse or underdog—enters with at least one burning question. From quarterback competitions to defensive rebuilds, these are the issues that could make or break each team’s title hopes.
Alabama Crimson Tide
Can Kalen DeBoer maintain Saban’s standard in Year Two?
Replacing a legend is never easy, but DeBoer led the Tide to the CFP semifinals in 2024. With key players gone to the NFL, Alabama’s depth and player development will be tested like never before.
Georgia Bulldogs
Is gunner stockton the best QB in the country—or just the best in the SEC?
Beck returns for a final run, and expectations are sky-high. Georgia’s offense must evolve if they want to get back to championship glory.
Ohio State Buckeyes
Will the revamped offense finally click under Chip Kelly?
With transfer QB Will Howard and elite weapons, OSU’s offense should be lethal. The question is whether it can keep pace with its elite defense under Jim Knowles.
Michigan Wolverines
Can Michigan win without Harbaugh?
With Sherrone Moore officially taking the reins, Michigan enters a post-Harbaugh era with uncertainty. Losing much of their 2024 title-winning core only adds to the challenge.
Texas Longhorns
Are they truly back—for real this time?
After a strong playoff showing last year, Arch manning starts behind a loaded O-line. Anything less than a national title appearance might be a disappointment in Austin.
USC Trojans
Can Lincoln Riley fix the defense—or is it time to worry?
With jayden maiva starting, the pressure is on the other side of the ball. Defensive coordinator D’Anton Lynn was a huge offseason hire, but will it be enough?
Florida State Seminoles
Was 2024 a fluke—or the foundation of something greater?
Despite an undefeated regular season, FSU was left out of the CFP. Can Mike Norvell keep the fire burning with a new quarterback and major roster turnover? and it all starts game one week one
Oregon Ducks
is dante moore the spark the ducks need?
After winning the qb battle in the spring moore has the chance to lead the ducks back to a national title
Penn State Nittany Lions
Is this finally Drew Allar’s breakout season?
Allar flashed talent in 2024, but never quite broke through. With a new OC and a top-tier defense, the time is now for Penn State to take the leap.
LSU Tigers
Can Garrett Nussmeier be the next great LSU QB?
Jayden Daniels is gone, and Nussmeier takes center stage. Brian Kelly’s team has firepower, but their secondary remains a major question mark.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Will the offense finally match the defense?
Marcus Freeman’s defense is CFP-caliber. But unless the Irish solve their quarterback situation and add explosiveness on offense, a playoff run remains unlikely.
Washington Huskies
How far will they fall post-Penix?
After a national championship appearance and a mass exodus to the NFL, Jedd Fisch takes over a team in transition. Can they stay competitive in a brutal Big Ten?
Oklahoma Sooners
Can the defense carry its weight in the SEC?
Offense has never been OU’s issue. But with a new conference, the deline face changes even after a sluft fest against alabama
Clemson Tigers
Can Garrett Riley unlock Cade Klubnik—or is a reset needed?
Klubnik has the tools, but the Tigers’ offense sputtered in 2024. If things don’t click early, the calls for a quarterback change will grow loud.
Utah Utes
Is devon dempier the leader utah needs?
utah came in to the big 12 with the firepower they need to win the big 12 but with the utes having a dissapointing season they hope to turn things around
Tennessee Volunteers
Is Joey Aguilar ready to become a star?
The five-star talent takes over with high expectations. Josh Heupel’s offense should give him every chance to shine, but the Vols need better protection and defensive consistency.
Texas A&M Aggies
Will Mike Elko’s return bring identity and discipline?
Elko inherits a roster with talent but no cohesion. Year One is about building toughness, especially in the trenches.
Miami Hurricanes
Is this the year Cristobal’s recruiting translates into wins?
The talent is there, especially on the offensive line. The question is whether Miami can turn potential into production—finally.
Colorado Buffaloes
Is the Deion Sanders experiment sustainable?
After sanders leaving and a health scare with with coach prime theres a question weather colorado will be focused
North Carolina Tar Heels
What does life after Drake Maye look like?
with this being the start of a new era for tar heel nation there is a palatable question weather bellichick can lead them to the playoffs
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