Clips

LSU delivered a massive statement win against Clemson, defeating them 17-10 on the road in perhaps Brian Kelly's biggest victory since arriving in Baton Rouge.

Auburn pulled off an impressive 38-24 road victory over Baylor in one of the most overlooked big games of Week 1.

Get ready for one of college football's most anticipated season openers as Notre Dame travels to Miami in a primetime showdown and a rekindling of Catholics vs Convicts. In this preview, we analyze why this game could mirror Notre Dame's defensive battle against Texas A&M in 2024, examining the key matchups that will decide the outcome. From Notre Dame's potentially conservative game plan with new quarterback CJ Carr to Miami's revamped offense under Carson Beck, we dive deep into the strategic elements that make this a must-watch clash.

In this game preview, we give a quick breakdown of the big Week 1 matchup on Friday night between the Auburn Tigers and Baylor Bears, two teams in similar positions. While Baylor came on strong at the end of last season on the arm of QB Sawyer Robertson, Dave Aranda still has some serious questions to answer about his defense. Likewise, Hugh Freeze has a multitude of questions to answer in 2025 and, arguably, needs to win this game as a proof of concept that his aggressive portal tactics can yield results.

The defending national champions Ohio State host Texas in what promises to be the game of Week 1! We break down this massive rematch from the College Football Playoff semifinal, diving deep into both teams' biggest strengths and concerns. Can Arch Manning and a revamped Texas offensive line handle the hostile environment at the Shoe? Will Ohio State's new coordinators (Matt Patricia on defense, Brian Hartline back on offense) have their units ready for prime time?

Two huge programs battle in Week 1 with a ton on the line, or at least for Week 1. Can Clemson and QB Cade Klubnik attack what's been a vulnerable (but improving with health and transfers) defense the past couple years? Is the Clemson defense, led by guys like DL Peter Woods, DL TJ Parker, and CB Avieon Terrell, up to the task of slowing down a varied, downfield attack led by LSU QB Garrett Nussmeier? Can LSU and Brian Kelly win an opener together? Will this be a feather in the cap and a résumé builder for Dabo Swinney and a Clemson program who've been building to the 2025 season for a national championship run? We talk all of it!

We break down Iowa State's gritty 24-21 victory over Kansas State in Dublin's Aviva Stadium. The Cyclones' third straight win over the Wildcats was messy early, but Iowa State found their rhythm when it mattered most. Matt Campbell's gutsy 4th and 3 call sealed the deal, while Chris Klieman's questionable fourth-down decision from his own 30-yard line proved costly. Rocco Becht looked like a veteran quarterback throughout, and the Cyclones wore down K-State's defense in the second half.

Houston is betting big on Willie Fritz's vision in Year 2, bringing in 30 transfers to completely reshape the roster around returning quarterback Conner Weigman. After a rocky 4-8 debut season that showed flashes of potential, including wins over Utah and Kansas State, the Cougars look like a program with a clear plan and direction under their experienced head coach.

The Kansas Jayhawks are generating serious buzz heading into 2025, and it's not just because they're reopening the renovated David Booth Memorial Stadium.