The Oregon Ducks, Texas Longhorns, SMU Mustangs and Arizona State Sun Devils all qualified for the College Football Playoff in their first year in a new conference. Now, these teams are looking to show that their success last year was not a fluke and aim to replicate it in 2025.

The best indication that the college football season is around the corner is when conference media days begin. In July, before fall camp, media and fans get to hear directly from coaches and players about what excites their program most heading into the season.

Heisman candidate quarterback Cade Klubnik, wide receiver Antonio Williams, defensive end T.J. Parker and defensive tackle Peter Woods will be in Charlotte, North Carolina, on July 24, the final day of the three-day event where coaches and players will be interviewed.

These are the players, coaches, teams and concepts that every squad in our Way-Too-Early Top 25 will be looking out for in 2025.

Strength of schedule will be discussed more than ever this season, and the cross-country travel isn’t slowing down with plenty of body-clock games to watch for.

Based on schedule, roster and playoff structure, which team is best positioned to make the CFP this year? Laken Litman, Michael Cohen and RJ Young debate the topic here!

When does a new rivalry begin in college football? Notre Dame and Clemson may have already planted the seeds ahead of a 12-game series.