This is a referendum on two coaches fighting for their jobs. Mark Stoops sits at #16 on the Coaches Hot Seat rankings (and trending in the wrong direction). Hugh Freeze checks in at #5, which means every single game is an audition for next season.
Auburn hosts Kentucky at Jordan-Hare Stadium, and one of these coaches is going to walk away with some much-needed breathing room. The other? He’s going to feel the heat cranking up to uncomfortable levels. One coach survives this weekend. The other watches his seat get hotter.
Let me break down why this game matters more than the talking heads on ESPN will tell you.
The Stakes Are Ridiculous
Mark Stoops has one of the biggest buyouts in college football history.
Kentucky isn’t just paying him to be mediocre – they’re paying him an insane amount of money they can’t afford to get out of. And what has he delivered in 2025? An 0-5 record in SEC play. Zero wins against conference opponents.
That’s a pattern, not a slump
Meanwhile, Hugh Freeze is sitting at #5 on the hot seat, and Auburn fans are already questioning whether he’s the answer. The Tigers are 1-4 in SEC play, which isn’t great, but it’s also not catastrophic. A win against Kentucky doesn’t just improve his record; it moves him down the rankings and buys him real equity with the boosters.
This is coaching survival mode, and both guys know it.
Let’s Talk Numbers (Because They Don’t Lie)
If you’re a bettor or just someone who likes to understand how football works, the stats tell you everything you need to know.
Kentucky’s offense is barely functional against SEC defenses:
24.1 points per game overall, but only 19.4 against SEC opponents
Just 121.6 rushing yards per game in SEC play (their ground game gets completely shut down)
When you can’t run, you become one-dimensional, and when you’re one-dimensional against good defenses, you lose
Auburn’s defense is where they have Kentucky beat:
Just 21.1 points allowed per game
Best run defense in this matchup, opponents average only 84.1 rushing yards
Kentucky’s weakness meets Auburn’s strength and that’s the ballgame
But here’s where it gets interesting:
Auburn’s offense isn’t exactly lighting the world on fire either. They’re balanced, 170 passing yards, 170 rushing yards per game. But in SEC play, those numbers crater. The difference? Auburn doesn’t turn the ball over. They average just 0.5 turnovers per game compared to Kentucky’s 1.6.
In close games, that margin is everything.
The Matchup That Decides Everything
Here’s the reality:
Kentucky cannot run the ball against Auburn’s front seven. That’s not opinion, that’s what the numbers tell us. When Kentucky is forced to throw on every down, their offensive line breaks down, their quarterback gets pressured, and the whole operation falls apart.
Could Kentucky exploit Auburn’s secondary?
Auburn’s been vulnerable through the air, they’re allowing 234.4 passing yards per game. But Kentucky hasn’t shown the ability to exploit that kind of weakness all season. Their passing game improves against MAC teams and collapses against SEC defenses.
There’s no reason to believe this week will be different.
By the Numbers: Complete Matchup Breakdown
If you want to bet this game, or understand who actually has the advantage, here’s the tale of the tape:
Auburn holds decisive advantages in the categories that matter most.
The X-Factor You’re Not Thinking About
Home-field advantage matters.
Auburn’s home splits show they gain approximately 20 yards and 4 points per game at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Kentucky is 0-2 on the road this season. They can’t win away from Lexington. The math is simple: Auburn plays better at home, and Kentucky falls apart on the road.
Here’s what that means for this game:
Auburn’s offensive line will control the line of scrimmage against Kentucky’s weak front seven. The Tigers will run the ball down Kentucky’s throat in the fourth quarter when the Wildcats’ defense is gassed. Kentucky won’t be able to match that physicality. They haven’t been able to all season.
This is where games are won and lost.
The Bottom Line
Auburn wins by 7-10 points.
Predicted score: Auburn 27, Kentucky 17
This isn’t rocket science. Auburn’s run defense shuts down Kentucky’s already-struggling ground game. Kentucky becomes one-dimensional. Auburn’s balanced offense exploits a weak Kentucky defense. The Tigers control time of possession and wear down the Wildcats in the second half.
The coaching implications are massive:
Hugh Freeze gets a much-needed win and some breathing room on the hot seat. Mark Stoops watches his seat get even hotter as Kentucky falls to 0-6 in SEC play. One coach buys himself time. The other runs out of runway.
For Kentucky to pull off the upset, they’d need:
Their passing game to suddenly become elite
Auburn to commit multiple turnovers
A complete defensive transformation
None of those things is happening.
The Bigger Picture
This is what college football has become in 2025.
Every game is an evaluation. Every loss adds weight to the hot seat. Coaches like Mark Stoops and Hugh Freeze aren’t just competing against each other—they’re competing against impossible expectations, impatient boosters, and the reality that one bad season can end a career.
Kentucky vs Auburn isn’t just about which team wins—it’s about which coach survives. And when you look at the numbers, Auburn has every statistical advantage. The Tigers should win this game comfortably.
Kentucky has faced one of the most brutal schedules in college football this season. They’ve gone toe-to-toe with Georgia, Texas, and Ole Miss—all top-25 programs with elite defenses. And despite sitting at 2-4, they took Texas to overtime, losing 16-13, a game that showed real defensive grit. On paper, this looks like a team tested by fire and capable of giving Tennessee problems.
But here’s the problem.
Their offense cannot score. Against Power Five competition, Kentucky averages just 16.7 points per game. Their wins came against MAC opponents Toledo and Eastern Michigan—teams that made them look competent. Strip those away, and you’re staring at an offense that can’t sustain drives, can’t convert third downs, and can’t throw touchdowns.
And when Tennessee’s explosive attack takes the field on Saturday, that weakness gets exposed.
The Numbers Don’t Lie (Even When You Adjust For Competition)
Let’s cut through the noise and look at what actually matters.
Tennessee averages 511 yards per game. Kentucky averages 342. But you might say, “Tennessee played East Tennessee State and UAB—those stats are inflated.” Fair point. So let’s adjust for competition and see if the gap closes or widens.
Here’s what happens when you filter the data:
Tennessee vs Power Five opponents: 470 yards per game, 6.4 yards per play
Tennessee vs Georgia (No. 6): 496 yards, 41 points in overtime loss
Kentucky vs Power Five opponents: 314 yards per game, 4.5 yards per play
Kentucky vs Top-50 defenses: 16.7 points per game
Even after removing the cupcakes, Tennessee still ranks as an elite offense. They dropped 496 yards on Georgia—one of the nation’s best defenses—and pushed them to overtime. Meanwhile, Kentucky’s offense craters against quality competition.
The gap isn’t closing. It’s widening.
Kentucky’s Offense Has One Fatal Flaw
They can’t convert third downs.
With a 39% third-down conversion rate, Kentucky’s offense sputters every time they face third-and-medium. They average 0.7 passing touchdowns per game—that’s less than one per game—and their quarterback play has been inconsistent at best. Against SEC defenses, they’ve managed just 314 yards and 16.7 points per game.
Here’s what that means in real terms:
Kentucky goes three-and-out repeatedly
Their defense faces 70+ plays from Tennessee
By the third quarter, their defense is gassed
Tennessee pulls away in the second half
You can have the best defense in the world, but if you can’t score points, you can’t win football games.
Tennessee’s Tempo Is Going To Break Kentucky’s Defense
Here’s where this game gets decided.
Tennessee runs 75 plays per game—one of the fastest tempo offenses in the SEC. They come out firing with quick-strike drives, play-action deep shots, and an offensive line that creates lanes for their running backs. Kentucky’s defense has been respectable this season, holding opponents to 365 yards per game and forcing field goals in the red zone.
But sustained tempo breaks defenses.
By the third quarter, Tennessee’s depth shows. Kentucky’s defensive backs are chasing receivers on seam routes. Their linebackers are gassed from covering slot receivers. And Tennessee’s offensive line starts imposing its will. We’ve seen this movie before with Kentucky—they hang in for a half, then get blown out in the second half.
When you can’t score points, you can’t afford to let the other team dictate tempo.
The Georgia Game Told Us Everything We Needed To Know
Both teams played Georgia this season.
Let’s compare the results:
Tennessee vs Georgia: Lost 44-41 in overtime, 496 yards, 41 points
Kentucky vs Georgia: Lost 35-14, 270 yards, 14 points
That’s a 226-yard difference in offensive production against the same elite defense. Tennessee took one of the nation’s best teams to overtime in a game they arguably should’ve won. Kentucky got boat-raced at home.
If that doesn’t tell you everything about the offensive gap, nothing will.
The 3 X-Factors That Will Decide This Game
Let’s break down the key matchups.
1. Can Kentucky Convert Third Downs?
Kentucky’s offense lives and dies on third down. With a 39% conversion rate and Tennessee’s aggressive blitz packages coming off the edge, this could get ugly fast. If Kentucky can’t sustain drives, their defense faces 12-14 possessions.
That’s too many.
2. Red Zone Execution
Kentucky’s defense has been elite at limiting passing touchdowns—just 0.5 per game allowed. They force teams to kick field goals. But Tennessee’s balanced attack gives them multiple ways to score inside the 20. Touchdowns vs field goals will determine if this is a close game or a blowout.
Early touchdown conversions blow this game open by halftime.
3. Turnovers
This is Kentucky’s only path to an upset. If they can force 2-3 turnovers and create short fields, maybe—MAYBE—their limited offense can cobble together 20-24 points. But Tennessee’s been relatively careful with the ball (1.4 turnovers per game), and Kentucky isn’t exactly a ballhawking defense.
Betting on Kentucky to win the turnover battle by +2? That’s wishful thinking.
What Kentucky Needs To Do (Spoiler: It Won’t Be Enough)
Let’s game this out.
For Kentucky to pull off the upset, they need:
Win the turnover battle by +2 or more
Convert 50%+ of third downs (well above their season average)
Hold Tennessee under 400 total yards
Make every field goal attempt (they’re shooting 69% this season)
Even if Kentucky does ALL of those things, they still need to score 24+ points to have a chance. And against quality competition, they average 16.7 points per game. The math doesn’t work. The matchups don’t work. The tempo doesn’t work.
Kentucky can play inspired football for a half.
They can keep it close through sheer defensive discipline and field position management. But eventually—probably by early third quarter—Tennessee’s offensive firepower breaks through. And when it does, Kentucky doesn’t have the offensive capability to answer.
How This Game Plays Out
Here’s the quarter-by-quarter breakdown:
First Quarter: Tennessee establishes tempo. Quick three-and-out for Kentucky. Tennessee scores on a six-play, 73-yard drive capped by a play-action touchdown. 7-0 Vols.
Second Quarter: Kentucky strings together a decent drive using their run game and short passes. They stall in the red zone. Field goal. 7-3. Tennessee answers immediately with another touchdown drive. Kentucky gets another field goal before half. 17-10 Tennessee at halftime.
Third Quarter: This is where the game breaks open. Tennessee’s depth starts showing. Kentucky’s defense is gassed from defending 40+ plays in the first half. Tennessee rips off two scoring drives. Kentucky’s offense goes three-and-out twice. 31-13 Tennessee.
Fourth Quarter: Garbage time. Tennessee runs clock. Kentucky adds a late touchdown against prevent defense.
Final score: 38-17.
The Bottom Line
Look, I get it.
Kentucky has played a brutal schedule. They’ve faced a murderer’s row in the SEC, and their 2-4 record doesn’t fully reflect their defensive competence. They took Texas to overtime. They hung with Georgia for a half. This is a program that’s been battle-tested against elite competition.
But here’s the reality:
Their offense is one-dimensional. Their scoring ceiling against quality competition is 17-20 points. And Tennessee’s offense—even when you adjust for weak competition—is legitimately elite. 470 yards per game against Power Five teams. 6.4 yards per play. An up-tempo attack that wears down defenses. Home field advantage in Neyland Stadium.
Unless Tennessee commits 3+ turnovers, this game isn’t really in doubt.
Kentucky will keep it respectable for a half. But by the time the third quarter rolls around, Tennessee’s superior depth, tempo, and offensive firepower will have pulled away. The final score won’t be 50-10—Kentucky’s defense is too disciplined for that.
But a two-to-three score Tennessee victory? That’s not just likely—it’s inevitable.
Tennessee’s first quarter tempo: If they jump out to a 14-0 or 17-3 lead early, Kentucky’s offense doesn’t have the firepower to dig out.
Kentucky’s third-down efficiency: They MUST convert 50%+ to sustain drives. Anything less and their defense faces 70+ plays.
Red zone execution: Touchdowns vs field goals will determine if this is a close game or a blowout.
Final Thought
The spread on this game should be Tennessee by 17-21 points. Kentucky’s offense is the limiting factor. You can have the best defense in the world, but if you can’t score points, you can’t win football games. And against Tennessee’s explosive attack, 17 points isn’t going to cut it.
Tennessee rolls. Kentucky fights hard for a half. But class—and offensive firepower—wins out.
Georgia football stands at the most critical crossroads in the Kirby Smart era.
After an 11-3 season that included an SEC Championship but ended with crushing disappointment against Notre Dame in the Sugar Bowl, the Bulldogs face a familiar question: Can they reload fast enough to compete for another national title?
The answer isn’t as simple as pointing to their second-ranked recruiting class or their elite defensive continuity. This is about execution under pressure. This is about proving that championship windows don’t close just because star players leave for the NFL.
For Georgia, 2025 represents the ultimate test of program sustainability.
The Quarterback Question That Changes Everything
Gunner Stockton holds the keys to Georgia’s entire championship hopes.
The redshirt junior from Tiger, Georgia, isn’t just replacing Carson Beck. He’s stepping into the most pressure-packed position in college football at a program where anything less than playoff contention equals disappointment.
But here’s what most people miss about Stockton’s situation: He’s not walking into this blind.
His limited 2024 action tells a story of readiness:
67.8% completion percentage
939 passing yards with 9 touchdowns, 2 interceptions
10.4 yards per attempt (explosive play capability)
4 rushing touchdowns (dual-threat ability)
Clutch performance in SEC Championship overtime win vs Texas
“Recent Georgia football history indicates that Gunner Stockton will be successful in 2025 as the starter,” according to Sports Illustrated’s analysis of Smart’s track record with first-year starters.
The evidence supports this optimism. Jake Fromm, Stetson Bennett, and Carson Beck all found immediate success in their first seasons as full-time starters under Smart. The system works because Smart builds it around his quarterbacks’ strengths, not against them.
Behind Stockton, the depth chart features genuine promise. Redshirt freshman Ryan Puglisi would have been next in line during the Texas game, bringing four-star credentials and unwavering program loyalty. The 2025 class adds Ryan Montgomery and Hezekiah Millender, creating long-term stability at the position.
Elite Recruiting Meets Championship Pressure
Georgia’s 2025 recruiting class ranks second nationally for a reason.
With 28 commitments and an 82% blue-chip ratio, this isn’t just talent acquisition. This is championship-level roster construction designed to maintain elite standards while replacing NFL-bound stars.
The cornerstone is five-star defensive tackle Elijah Griffin, who becomes the first No. 1-ranked DT prospect to sign with Georgia during the Smart era. This isn’t just a recruiting win. This statement suggests that Georgia can still attract the nation’s top players despite recent setbacks.
The numbers tell the story of sustained excellence:
4 five-star prospects
17 ESPN 300 players
25 of 28 signees enrolling early
Top-10 classes in three consecutive years
Five-star wide receiver Talyn Taylor and defensive tackle Isaiah Gibson provide immediate impact potential. But the real value lies in the depth across all position groups, ensuring that NFL departures don’t create fatal gaps in the roster.
“Georgia’s 2025 recruiting class ranks in the top 10 nationally,” ESPN reported, highlighting the program’s ability to continue attracting elite talent despite Sugar Bowl disappointment.
The Defensive Foundation That Never Breaks
Georgia’s defense in 2025 starts with a straightforward advantage: continuity.
The unit that allowed just 20.6 points per game in 2024 returns its core contributors, providing the foundation for continued excellence. This isn’t about replacing talent. This is about building on proven success.
Safety Malaki Starks anchors the secondary after recording 77 tackles and establishing himself as one of the nation’s premier defensive backs. His leadership and playmaking ability provide the steady presence that championship defenses require.
Linebacker Jalon Walker brings elite production (11 tackles for loss, 6.5 sacks) and veteran leadership to a position group with championship-level depth. The emergence of players like KJ Bolden, who finished 2024 strongly and projects as a breakout candidate, adds optimism to an already formidable unit.
The defensive line faces the most significant turnover but benefits from elite recruiting additions. Griffin’s early enrollment allows immediate competition for playing time while returning players like Christen Miller and Jordan Hall provide proven production.
This combination creates something special: veteran leadership merged with elite young talent.
Schedule Flip Creates Championship Opportunity
Georgia’s 2025 schedule represents the best possible scenario for a reloading team.
The same eight SEC opponents from 2024 return, but with home and away sites flipped. This creates massive advantages for the Bulldogs, who will host their most dangerous opponents while traveling to more manageable road environments.
The schedule highlights tell the story:
Texas makes its first-ever trip to Athens (November 15)
Alabama visits Athens for the first time since 2015
Ole Miss, Kentucky, also come to Sanford Stadium
Road games at Tennessee, Auburn, Mississippi State, Florida
According to ESPN’s Football Power Index, Georgia faces the 13th most brutal schedule among FBS teams. Phil Steele ranks it 44th nationally and 13th in the SEC. These aren’t overwhelming numbers for a program with championship aspirations.
The non-conference slate (Marshall, Austin Peay, Charlotte, Georgia Tech) provides opportunities to build momentum and develop depth before conference play intensifies.
Offensive Questions Demand Immediate Answers
The departure of leading receiver Arian Smith creates the season’s most significant offensive question mark.
Smith’s 817 receiving yards and 17.0 yards per catch represented the explosive element that stretched opposing defenses. Replacing that production isn’t just about finding another receiver. It’s about maintaining the vertical passing game that makes Georgia’s offense dangerous.
Transfer receiver Zachariah Branch possesses elite potential and the ability to make an immediate impact. Players like Colbie Young and Noah Thomas offer proven experience. But the question remains: Can this group create the explosive plays that championship offenses require?
The running game features more certainty with returning talent:
Nate Frazier: 671 rushing yards, 5.0 yards per carry in 2024
Cash Jones: Versatile threat as runner and receiver
Bo Walker: Impressed during spring practice, adds depth
Offensive coordinator Mike Bobo enters his second season with increased familiarity with the personnel. This continuity factor cannot be understated, as Bobo’s system becomes more refined with experienced players who understand their roles.
The Championship Window Stays Open
Georgia enters 2025 with legitimate championship aspirations for one simple reason: They have everything necessary to compete at the highest level.
The 12-team playoff format provides a margin for error that previous generations never enjoyed. The program’s infrastructure, from recruiting to player development, creates sustainable excellence that extends beyond individual seasons.
Smart’s track record of reloading rather than rebuilding provides confidence that the program can maintain elite status despite significant roster turnover. This isn’t about hoping for lightning to strike twice. This is about systematic excellence producing predictable results.
What Must Improve for Championship Contention
The 2024 season revealed specific weaknesses that championship teams cannot afford.
The areas demanding immediate improvement:
Turnover margin (minus one directly contributed to critical losses)
Penalty issues (5.7 per game stalled drives, extended opponents’ possessions)
Red zone efficiency in high-leverage situations
Defensive ability to create turnovers without surrendering explosive plays
These are correctable issues that coaching and experience can address. But they must be addressed for championship contention to become a championship reality.
The Verdict: Championship or Disappointment
Georgia’s 2025 season represents a classic reloading year disguised as something more dangerous.
The talent pipeline ensures competitive depth. The schedule flip provides a home-field advantage in crucial games. Smart’s proven ability to develop quarterbacks and maintain defensive excellence creates optimism for sustained success.
But here’s what makes this season different: The margin for error has shrunk.
For a program with two national championships in four years, anything less than playoff contention represents failure. Georgia enters 2025 with the expectation of competing for SEC and national championships, backed by the talent and infrastructure necessary to achieve those goals.
The championship window remains wide open in Athens.
The 2025 season presents another opportunity to prove that Georgia football belongs among college football’s elite programs, not just occasionally but consistently, year after year.
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Missouri Football is about to find out if their recent success was real or just a beautiful accident.
After back-to-back 10-win seasons that shocked college football, the Tigers face the ultimate test of sustainability. Star quarterback Brady Cook is gone. Top receivers Luther Burden III and Theo Wease Jr. departed for the NFL. Nearly half of the roster turned over due to graduation and the transfer portal.
What remains is a program trying to prove that lightning can strike three times in Columbia.
Eli Drinkwitz Just Made the Boldest Promise in College Football
Most coaches lower expectations during rebuilding years.
Drinkwitz is doing the exact opposite. He’s openly targeting achievements that have never been accomplished in Missouri football history, starting with a third consecutive 10-win season.
“I think the challenge for us is to do something that’s never been done before. It’s never been accomplished at the University of Missouri to extend that [10-win season] streak to a third season,” Drinkwitz told ABC 17 Sports.
But he didn’t stop there.
The fourth-year head coach is also pursuing Missouri’s first SEC championship and College Football Playoff berth. According to CBS Sports analysis, “And in no way are they approaching this year like that’s their plan [to go 7-5]. I get the feeling around Columbia like Eli Drinkwitz is openly talking about, ‘We’re trying to do things that have never been done.'”
This isn’t coach speak.
This program believes its foundation is strong enough to support championship-level expectations while navigating massive roster turnover.
The $1.5 Million Quarterback Gamble That Changes Everything
Beau Pribula holds the keys to Missouri’s entire season.
The Penn State transfer didn’t just sign with the Tigers. According to sources who spoke to On3, his NIL package will pay him $1.5 million in 2025, putting him on par with starting SEC quarterbacks across the conference.
That’s not just an investment.
That’s a statement about Missouri’s commitment to maintaining elite quarterback play after losing Brady Cook’s 8,721 career passing yards and veteran leadership.
Here’s what makes Pribula special:
Completed 26 of 35 passes for 275 yards and five touchdowns at Penn State
Added 242 rushing yards and four touchdowns on just 38 carries
Dual-threat ability fits perfectly within Drinkwitz’s offensive system
Two years of eligibility remaining for program continuity
But there’s a catch.
Pribula will compete with redshirt junior Sam Horn, who missed all of 2024 while recovering from Tommy John surgery. Horn, a former four-star recruit, hasn’t completed a pass since 2023 but possesses the physical tools that made him highly recruited.
Missouri won’t name a starter until August.
Everything depends on which quarterback can master the system fastest while building chemistry with a largely rebuilt receiving corps.
How Missouri Rebuilt Their Roster in Record Time
Twenty-six new players arrived through the transfer portal.
That’s not roster management. That’s complete program reconstruction executed with surgical precision.
The Tigers lost 29 players but responded with what multiple outlets rank as a top-10 transfer portal class nationally. Instead of panic recruiting, Missouri targeted specific weaknesses from 2024’s two blowout losses to Alabama and Texas A&M.
The most impactful offensive additions:
Ahmad Hardy (RB, Louisiana-Monroe): 1,300+ yard rusher expected to lead the backfield
Kevin Coleman Jr. (WR, Mississippi State): All-SEC slot receiver to replace NFL departures
Keagen Trost (OT, Wake Forest): Immediate tackle depth
Jaylen Early (OT, Florida State): Another tackle option for depth
The defensive game-changers:
Damon Wilson II (DE, Georgia): Five-star transfer headlines improved pass rush
Josiah Trotter (LB, West Virginia): Veteran experience and proven production
Mikai Gbayor (LB, Nebraska): Athletic upgrade at linebacker
Santana Banner (S, Northern Illinois): Secondary help for coverage issues
Mose Phillips (S, Virginia Tech): Additional safety depth and experience
This wasn’t random talent acquisition.
This was strategic problem-solving that addressed every weakness that cost Missouri games in 2024.
The Defense Keeps Missouri Competitive While the Offense Figures It Out
Missouri’s defense finished 2024 with 28 takeaways.
That ranked sixth nationally and included 18 interceptions from a secondary that showed dramatic improvement throughout the season. While the offense integrates new faces, this defensive foundation provides the stability needed to remain competitive in every game.
Key returning defenders include:
Triston Newson (LB): 71 tackles, 7 tackles for loss in 2024
Zion Young (DE): Led team in pressures, should benefit from attention on Wilson
A secondary trio that provides continuity and proven ball skills
Defensive coordinator Corey Batoon enters his second season with improved talent and scheme familiarity.
The combination creates optimism for a unit that must keep games close while the offense develops chemistry and rhythm.
The Schedule That Could Make or Break Everything
Missouri doesn’t play a road game until Week 8.
Read that again. The Tigers will host their first six games of the season, including tune-ups against South Dakota, Eastern Michigan, and Boston College, before SEC play begins.
According to CBS Sports, “Missouri doesn’t have its first road game until Week 8 (!!) at Auburn. The Tigers face Alabama at home the week before, following a tune-up game against UMass and a bye. That’s an incredibly fortunate draw for Drinkwitz and Co.”
This scheduling quirk provides something invaluable:
Time for new starters to develop chemistry at home
Opportunity to build confidence before hostile SEC environments
Six home games to establish offensive identity
Momentum-building potential before the road gauntlet begins
The schedule features the same SEC opponents as 2024, just with home and away flipped.
Missouri will host Alabama, Texas A&M, and Mississippi State while traveling to Auburn, Vanderbilt, Oklahoma, and Arkansas.
As one analyst noted, “I don’t think Missouri has a single game on the schedule that you look at and say there’s no way you can win that, but they’ve also got about seven of them that they look at and say they could lose.”
Translation: Every game matters, but every game is winnable.
Why Vegas Is Wrong About Missouri’s Ceiling
FanDuel set Missouri’s win total at 7.5 games.
The oddsmakers clearly expect regression after losing so much production. But they’re missing something crucial about this program’s trajectory and foundation.
FOX Sports analyst Joel Klatt sees the bigger picture:
“It’s a team that could go 10-2. They might need 10-2 versus like Florida’s 9-3, but it’s certainly doable with the way that program has manifested itself over the last few years.”
Here’s what the betting lines don’t account for:
Drinkwitz’s proven ability to develop quarterbacks and maximize talent
Strategic portal additions that directly address 2024 weaknesses
Favorable scheduling that aids integration of new players
Cultural foundation built over five seasons of program building
Recruiting momentum that continues attracting elite talent
The disconnect between external expectations and internal confidence creates opportunity.
Missouri has consistently outperformed preseason projections under Drinkwitz, and 2025 could be the biggest example yet.
The Hidden Factors That Could Determine Everything
Special teams might be Missouri’s secret weapon.
Kicker Blake Craig returns after converting 70.6% of field goals as a freshman, providing reliability in close SEC contests. Punter Connor Weselman arrives from Stanford to upgrade field position battles that often determine outcomes in conference play.
Emerging players to watch:
Joshua Manning (WR): Poised for breakout season as primary boundary target
Chris McClellan (DT): Defensive anchor despite being overshadowed by transfers
Nicholas Rodriguez (LB): Reports suggest “monster offseason” could earn rotation spot
Donovan Olugbode (WR, Fr): “Day one ready” freshman who could contribute immediately
Coaching stability provides another advantage.
Drinkwitz and his coordinators return with proven adaptability and development track records. Their aggressive portal usage and scheme flexibility give Missouri competitive advantages that extend beyond pure talent comparisons.
The Bottom Line: This Is Make-or-Break Time
Missouri has everything necessary to achieve the impossible.
A potentially elite quarterback. Strategic roster construction. Favorable scheduling. Proven coaching. Championship-level ambitions backed by realistic pathways to success.
But potential means nothing without execution.
The 2025 season will determine whether Drinkwitz has built something truly sustainable in Columbia or whether back-to-back 10-win seasons were just a brief peak before returning to historical norms.
For the first time in program history, Missouri isn’t just hoping to compete in the SEC.
They’re expecting to contend for titles that have never been within reach.
The pieces are in place. The expectations are set. The schedule cooperates.
Now comes the hardest part: proving that lightning can strike three times in Missouri.
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LSU Football Coach Brian Kelly is coaching for his legacy.
After three seasons in Baton Rouge that have produced solid records but no championship hardware, the LSU head coach enters 2025 with the best roster he has ever assembled and absolutely no margin for error.
The Tigers finished 9-4 in 2024, including a Texas Bowl victory over Baylor (44-31), but that’s not why Kelly was hired. He came to LSU with one mission: to deliver a national championship. ESPN listed Kelly among the 10 “coaches to watch” in 2025, joining Colorado’s Deion Sanders and Alabama’s Kalen DeBoer as coaches facing make-or-break seasons.
The message from college football analysts couldn’t be clearer: “With [quarterback] Garrett Nussmeier, a guy I think will be the No. 1 pick in next year’s draft, (Kelly has) got to get it done this time around or Brian Kelly is going to be on the hot seat by November.”
This is “championship or bust” for LSU in 2025.
The Quarterback Question Is Finally Answered
Garrett Nussmeier isn’t just returning—he’s arriving as a legitimate Heisman candidate.
The redshirt senior threw for 3,738 yards and 26 touchdowns in his first year as the starter, completing 315.2 passing yards per game with a 64.4% completion rate. Those numbers powered LSU’s offense to 431.5 total yards per game, making them one of the SEC’s most explosive units.
But here’s what makes Nussmeier’s return even more valuable: he finished the 2024 season as LSU’s undisputed leader. The Tigers won their final three games, including victories over Vanderbilt, Oklahoma (37-17), and the Texas Bowl triumph over Baylor.
“He and I have talked about this, but he was as prepared as he could be and developed as much as he could have developed to play, but then there’s experience you have to get from playing,” offensive coordinator Joe Sloan said. “There were things that happened during the season that he’s now aware of how they transpired.”
The experience factor cannot be overstated. Nussmeier now understands SEC defenses, pressure situations, and what it takes to win championship-level games.
“You know, that’s not really my focus,” Nussmeier said about Heisman talk. “I think that I’m worried about doing the best I can to help LSU win a national championship. That’s the mindset; that’s the energy and intensity that I bring every single day.”
Portal Perfection: LSU Built A Championship Roster
Brian Kelly made the most crucial decision of his LSU tenure after the 2024 season.
He went all-in on the transfer portal, landing the nation’s No. 1 transfer class with 18 elite additions. This wasn’t just roster management—this was championship construction.
“We have a strong young nucleus in our program, but now it’s time to add to that,” Kelly said in December. “Those that have moved on, we wish them the best, and now we feel like we’ve put ourselves in a position where we can put together an SEC Championship roster.”
The results speak for themselves:
LSU landed 8 of the Top-100 transfer portal players
Every major weakness from 2024 was addressed
Immediate starters were added at critical positions
Depth was created across the entire roster
“It has put us in a position where we can be aggressive on anybody that comes into the portal. And that simply wasn’t the case before,” Kelly said of the new NIL approach.
The Offensive Additions That Change Everything
Wide Receivers: Barion Brown from Kentucky and Nic Anderson from Oklahoma join a receiving corps that already features Aaron Anderson (884 yards in 2024), Kyren Lacy (866 yards), and Mason Taylor (546 yards). This creates the deepest, most talented receiver room in the SEC.
Offensive Line: LSU’s biggest weakness in 2024 was their rushing attack, which averaged just 116.4 yards per game. The Tigers brought in Braelin Moore and Josh Thompson, two of the portal’s top interior linemen, to completely transform their ground game.
Tight Ends: After losing Mason Taylor, LSU added Bauer Sharp, Donovan Green, and JD LaFleur to create what many consider one of the nation’s best tight end rooms.
Running Backs: Five-star freshman Harlem Berry joins returning rusher Caden Durham (753 yards in 2024) to form a dynamic backfield capable of explosive plays.
Defense Gets A Complete Makeover
Blake Baker returns for his second season as defensive coordinator with a mission: fix everything that went wrong in 2024.
Last season’s defense allowed 364.4 yards per game and 24.3 points per game, struggling particularly against elite competition. The Tigers surrendered 140.1 rushing yards per game and couldn’t generate consistent pressure.
Baker’s solution? Reload through the portal with proven performers.
The Defensive Additions That Will Matter
Patrick Payton (Florida State): The crown jewel of LSU’s defensive haul. The 6-foot-5, 250-pounder logged 109 tackles, 32 tackles for loss, 16 sacks, 12 pass breakups, and three forced fumbles in three seasons. He was rated as the No. 2 overall transfer and the No. 1 edge rusher in the market.
Jimari Butler (Nebraska): Brings 16 tackles for loss over his last two seasons.
Mansour Delane (Virginia Tech): Elite cornerback who tallied 146 tackles, 16 pass breakups, six interceptions, and four forced fumbles in his ACC career.
A.J. Haulcy (Houston): First Team All-Big 12 safety who provides leadership and playmaking ability.
Bernard Gooden (South Florida): All-AAC defensive tackle who addresses interior line depth alongside returning starter Jacobian Guillory.
This isn’t hope-based roster building. This is a surgical improvement of specific weaknesses.
The Schedule That Will Define Kelly’s Future
LSU opens the 2025 season at Clemson on August 30.
This isn’t just a season opener—it’s a statement game that will set the tone for Kelly’s entire campaign. The Tigers face a Clemson team with championship aspirations and a hostile environment that will test everything LSU has built.
But that’s just the beginning. LSU’s schedule includes:
Road games at South Carolina, Alabama, and Texas A&M
Home contests against Florida, Ole Miss, and Oklahoma
Multiple opponents are likely to be ranked throughout the season
The schedule provides opportunities for statement victories but offers zero margin for error. Every game becomes a measuring stick for Kelly’s championship vision.
The Hot Seat Reality Nobody Wants to Discuss
Brian Kelly is widely considered to be on the hot seat entering 2025, and for good reason.
Every LSU head coach this century has won a national championship. That’s the standard. That’s the expectation. That’s what Kelly was hired to deliver.
After three seasons, Kelly has produced:
Two 10-win seasons
One 9-4 campaign in 2024
Zero SEC titles
Zero College Football Playoff appearances
At LSU, that’s unacceptable in the long term.
However, Kelly’s massive buyout of over $50 million provides some protection. An immediate firing after early losses is considered unlikely due to the financial implications, but that doesn’t mean he’s safe.
“They have playoff expectations here, and it’s a better depth chart than he’s had in Baton Rouge. If they aren’t in the CFP, I think there’s some serious pressure here,” an anonymous SEC coach noted.
The pressure is real, but Kelly has the tools to succeed.
The Psychological Hurdle That Could Derail Everything
LSU has lost five straight season openers dating back to 2020.
This isn’t just a statistical oddity—it’s a psychological burden that could impact everything Kelly is trying to build. The opener against Clemson represents more than just a game; it’s an opportunity to break a troubling pattern and establish early momentum.
In an expanded playoff format where early losses aren’t necessarily fatal, starting strong becomes even more critical for confidence and team chemistry.
The Moves Nobody Is Talking About
Several under-the-radar developments could prove crucial to LSU’s championship hopes:
Special Teams Transformation: After ranking last in the SEC in special teams efficiency, LSU hired Aman Anand as coordinator and dramatically increased practice emphasis. With proven returners like Barion Brown and Aaron Anderson, this unit could become a difference-maker.
Harold Perkins’ Evolution: The standout linebacker returns from injury to play a hybrid “STAR” role, maximizing his athleticism and creating matchup problems for opponents.
Coaching Staff Additions: Alex Atkins joins as tight ends coach and run game specialist, designed to transform LSU’s ground attack that averaged just 4.1 yards per carry in 2024.
Leadership Integration: With nearly 40 new players joining the roster, veteran leadership from Nussmeier and linebacker Whit Weeks becomes crucial for maintaining chemistry.
These aren’t glamorous storylines, but they’re the details that separate good teams from championship teams.
What Championship Success Looks Like
LSU enters 2025 with legitimate College Football Playoff aspirations.
“This is the best roster that we’ve put together,” Kelly acknowledged during a recent SEC Network appearance. The combination of elite quarterback play, strategic portal additions, and recruiting momentum has created championship-level expectations.
“It’s the closest team I’ve been a part of at LSU from top to the bottom of the roster and so that’s very exciting,” Nussmeier said. “There’s a lot of expectations for us, and we accept those expectations.”
The statistical foundation supports championship aspirations:
2024 offense averaged 431.5 total yards per game
30.3 points per game scoring average
Proven quarterback with 3,738 yards passing
Elite defensive additions addressing every weakness
Success in 2025 will be measured by playoff qualification and championship competitiveness.
Anything less represents failure.
The Bottom Line: Championship Window Is Now
Brian Kelly’s LSU tenure reaches its defining moment in 2025.
ESPN’s assessment captures the reality: “Kelly came to the Bayou with the expressed purpose of winning a national title, just like the three Tigers coaches before him. Instead, he watched his former team, Notre Dame, make a CFP run while he sat home again.”
Kelly has eliminated every excuse:
The quarterback situation is solved
The transfer portal class ranked No. 1 nationally
The recruiting momentum continues with elite classes
The coaching staff provides continuity and expertise
The resources are available. The talent is elite. The expectations are championship-level.
For LSU football in 2025, it’s a championship or consequences.
Kelly’s future in Baton Rouge depends on delivering the breakthrough season that has eluded him since leaving Notre Dame. The pieces are in place for historic success. Still, execution under pressure will determine whether Kelly joins the pantheon of LSU championship coaches or becomes another coach who fails to meet the program’s unattainable standards.
The window is open. The question is whether Kelly can walk through it.
The Next Billion Dollar Game
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Everything Texas A&M accomplishes in 2025 hinges on one player.
As the Aggies enter Mike Elko’s second season, the college football world is asking a simple question: Can this program finally escape its eight-win prison? After a frustrating 8-5 campaign that showcased flashes of brilliance followed by crushing disappointment, Texas A&M sits at the most critical juncture in recent memory.
The answer lies entirely with sophomore quarterback Marcel Reed.
The Most Polarizing Player in Texas
The most polarizing quarterback in Texas isn’t Arch Manning.
It’s not Kevin Jennings, Sawyer Robertson, Behren Morton, or Josh Hoover. The signal-caller who holds the most sway in the Lone Star State is Marcel Reed at Texas A&M. As he goes, or doesn’t go, so will the Aggies.
Reed’s 2024 emergence tells two completely different stories:
The Promise: 1,864 passing yards, 15 passing touchdowns, 543 rushing yards with seven rushing scores
The Reality Check: Just 27.8% completion rate on passes over 20 yards downfield
The Competition Factor: 4-0 against teams with a combined 25-26 record, 0-4 against squads with a 34-20 record
Here’s what makes Reed so fascinating: He ranked first among SEC quarterbacks, averaging 4.7 yards per carry, while his 22 total touchdowns ranked second in the SEC among freshmen. But when games mattered most against elite competition, the vertical passing game disappeared.
Head coach Mike Elko knows exactly what needs to change.
The Vertical Passing Game: Make or Break
“A lot of emphasis was placed on improving the downfield passing game,” Elko said. “That’s something we want to get better at.”
This single area of development will determine Texas A&M’s entire ceiling. With improved vertical passing, 10 wins and a College Football Playoff berth isn’t a mirage. Without it, the Aggies land in familiar seven-to-nine-win territory with another meaningless bowl game.
The coaching staff has surrounded Reed with better weapons:
Mario Craver (transfer): Explosive after-the-catch ability
KC Concepcion (transfer): Proven playmaker who ranks 35th in Pro Football Focus’s Top 50 NFL prospects
These additions aren’t just depth moves—they’re designed to give Reed easier reads and explosive play potential without requiring high-leverage throws over the top.
The Foundation is Already Built
Texas A&M returns the sixth-most production in FBS.
The numbers are staggering: 70% of the offense back, 73% of the defense returning, including all seven of their best offensive linemen. This level of continuity is rare in modern college football, and it provides the perfect foundation for a breakthrough season.
The backfield depth is elite:
Le’Veon Moss: 765 yards despite injury issues in 2024, now fully healthy
Amari Daniels: Proven contributor with 661 rushing yards
Rueben Owens: Returning from injury with high expectations
When you combine this rushing attack with an experienced offensive line anchored by potential top NFL draft pick Ar’Maj Reed-Adams, the foundation for offensive success is undeniable.
National Recognition Validates the Hype
ESPN’s preseason Football Power Index ranks Texas A&M as the eighth-best team in America.
This isn’t homer optimism—it’s data-driven recognition of talent and potential:
SP+: 15th nationally
Athlon Sports: 19th in preseason rankings
EA Sports College Football 26: No. 8 team nationally, 4th in SEC
The most telling statistic from 2024? Texas A&M was the highest-scoring SEC team in conference games, averaging 29.4 points in SEC play and exceeding 30 points in five of eight conference games.
That offensive explosion is about to get better.
Recruiting Momentum is Building Championship Culture
Mike Elko’s first full recruiting class ranked No. 6 nationally.
The 2025 class features immediate impact players:
Jerome Myles: Five-star wide receiver from Utah
Lamont Rogers: Five-star offensive tackle
24 total signees providing depth across all positions
However, the real story is the momentum of 2026. ESPN named Texas A&M a “June recruiting winner” after securing several elite commitments, including five-star cornerback Brandon Arrington and five-star edge Tristian Givens.
Through the additions of top running backs and Rogers’ late commitment, Elko has proven he can win high-level recruiting battles in Texas—something that will pay dividends for years.
The Schedule Sets Up for Success (Or Failure)
Three consecutive home SEC games to start conference play could define the season.
The 2025 schedule provides both opportunity and challenge:
Early Season Setup:
UTSA (home opener)
Utah State (home)
Notre Dame (road test)
Critical Home Stretch:
Auburn (home SEC opener)
Mississippi State (home)
Florida (home)
Season-Defining Road Gauntlet:
Arkansas (first trip to Fayetteville since 2013)
LSU (always dangerous in Baton Rouge)
Missouri (trap game potential)
The season concludes with Texas A&M’s first trip to Austin since 2010—a game that could determine College Football Playoff positioning.
The Defensive Wild Card
This defense has three potential first-round NFL picks.
Pro Football Focus’s Top 50 prospects for the 2026 NFL Draft include:
Taurean York (linebacker): 23rd overall
Ar’Maj Reed-Adams (offensive line): 28th overall
KC Concepcion (wide receiver): 35th overall
The defense allowed just 22.2 points per game in 2024 and returns 73% of its production. With a full year in Elko’s system and improved secondary depth, this unit could be the difference between good and great.
What Could Go Wrong?
Late-season execution remains the biggest concern.
Texas A&M lost three of their final four games in 2024, highlighting persistent issues:
Quarterback depth: Recent history of injuries raises concerns despite Jacob Zeno transfer addition
Big-play defense: Must limit explosive plays that cost them in key losses
High-pressure situations: Proven inability to close out important matchups
The talent is undeniable, but translating potential into consistent performance against elite SEC competition is the ultimate test.
The Verdict: Breakthrough or Bust
Texas A&M has everything needed for a championship run except one thing: proof they can execute when it matters.
The pieces are in place. The coaching staff has demonstrated development ability. The recruiting momentum continues building. But Marcel Reed’s vertical passing development will determine whether this season ends in January playoff games or another December bowl disappointment.
For a program desperate to escape eight-win mediocrity, 2025 represents the perfect storm of talent, experience, and opportunity.
The only question left is execution.
The Next Billion Dollar Game
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Ole Miss Football Coach Lane Kiffin has never been closer to his College Football Playoff dream.
After three 10-win seasons in four years and a dominant 52-20 Gator Bowl victory over Duke, the Ole Miss Rebels enter 2025 with the most talented roster in school history. The question is no longer whether they can compete with the SEC elite. The question is whether they can finally break through when it matters most.
The Austin Simmons Era Begins
Jaxson Dart is gone, drafted in the first round by the New York Giants.
Now it’s Austin Simmons’ time to shine. The 6-foot-4 redshirt sophomore completed 19 of 32 passes for 282 yards and two touchdowns in limited 2024 action, but those numbers barely scratch the surface of his potential.
What matters more is what Eli Manning recently said at the Manning Passing Academy: “I’ve been impressed so far with what he’s doing.” When an NFL legend gives that kind of endorsement, people should pay attention.
Here’s what separates Simmons from typical backup quarterbacks:
He reclassified in high school to get to Ole Miss faster
He’s been living like a college athlete since his sophomore year of high school
He stepped away from baseball to focus solely on football
He’s spent the entire offseason organizing extra sessions with receivers and linemen
“There’s a lot of competition, we talk a little smack here and there. We’re just all close,” Simmons said about the quarterback room that now includes Division II transfer Trinidad Chambliss, who threw for 2,925 yards and 26 touchdowns while rushing for 1,019 yards and 25 touchdowns at Ferris State.
The depth is there. The talent is there. The question is execution.
Offensive Explosion Waiting to Happen
The 2024 Ole Miss offense was absolutely ridiculous.
526.5 yards per game. 38.6 points per game. Just one turnover per contest. Those aren’t just good numbers. Those are championship-level numbers.
Sure, they lost Tre Harris (1,030 yards) and Jordan Watkins (906 yards), but Lane Kiffin didn’t become one of college football’s premier offensive minds by relying on any single player. He reloads through the transfer portal like other coaches change their socks.
Enter De’Zhaun Stribling from Oklahoma State and a host of other portal additions who will make defensive coordinators lose sleep. The offensive line returns significant experience, anchored by the addition of Maryland transfer Terez Davis.
But here’s the real secret sauce: Charlie Weis Jr. is still calling plays.
The system remains intact. The tempo remains devastating. And now they have a dual-threat quarterback who can extend plays in ways Dart never could.
Defense Ready to Dominate
Pete Golding’s defense was the real story of 2024, and nobody talked about it enough.
14.4 points allowed per game. 80.5 rushing yards surrendered per contest at 2.3 yards per carry. Those numbers would make Nick Saban jealous.
A secondary reinforced with Clemson transfer Tavoy Feagin
South Alabama transfer Ricky Fletcher adding depth
ULM safety Wydett Williams bringing experience
“The interior defensive line, built around Mississippi natives, has become a point of pride and an example of Lane Kiffin’s and Golding’s long-term vision,” according to recent reports. This isn’t just talent acquisition. This is program building.
The defensive improvement under Golding has been remarkable, and 2025 could be the year they become truly elite.
Schedule Sets Up Perfectly
Want to know why Vegas has Ole Miss at 8.5 wins? Look at this schedule.
The Rebels open with four straight home games: Georgia State, at Kentucky, Arkansas, Tulane, and LSU all before their first real road test. That’s not just favorable scheduling. That’s a launching pad for a special season.
The make-or-break stretch comes in October:
October 18: at Georgia
October 25: at Oklahoma
These two games will determine whether Ole Miss makes the playoff or watches from home again. The Georgia game is particularly telling since the Rebels dominated the Bulldogs 28-10 in Oxford last year in what became Kiffin’s signature victory.
November brings three consecutive home games against South Carolina, The Citadel, and Florida before the Egg Bowl at Mississippi State. If Ole Miss can survive October, they should cruise to double-digit wins.
National Respect Finally Arrives
CBS Sports put it perfectly: “Lane Kiffin’s work in the transfer portal helped him take Ole Miss to essentially unprecedented levels. His portal-heavy approach carries more risk this year, but he earned the benefit of the doubt when he led the Rebels to the playoff bubble with a squad built largely upon veteran newcomers.”
The national media isn’t just noticing Ole Miss anymore. They’re expecting them to deliver.
Vegas agrees:
8.5 win total (behind only Alabama, Georgia, and Texas in SEC)
Legitimate playoff odds at multiple sportsbooks
Consistent top-15 preseason rankings across major outlets
This isn’t hype. This is recognition of sustained excellence.
The Kiffin Evolution
Here’s something most people don’t know about Lane Kiffin: he’s been sober for three and a half years.
“There’s a freedom in not feeling like you need a drink to celebrate a big win or get over a tough loss. There’s a freedom of not having to have acceptance of what some guy writes about you or what the fans think of you or if you’re on the hot seat,” Kiffin recently explained.
This isn’t the same coach who clashed with Nick Saban at Alabama or burned bridges at Tennessee. This is a mature, focused leader who has built something special in Oxford.
His job security has never been stronger. The only question isn’t whether Ole Miss might fire him. It’s whether another program might try to steal him.
Reality Check: What Could Go Wrong
Every great story has potential plot holes, and Ole Miss has a few.
Penalties killed them in 2024 (7.2 per game), often in crucial moments. Red-zone execution was problematic in losses, with touchdowns on just 50 percent of trips compared to 75 percent in wins. The secondary, despite portal additions, allowed 60 percent completion rates and 230.8 passing yards per game.
These aren’t talent issues. These are execution issues.
And execution issues can be fixed.
The Recruiting Foundation
Want to know why this success will continue? Look at the 2025 recruiting class.
Ole Miss secured five of Mississippi’s blue-chip prospects, headlined by five-star receiver Caleb Cunningham. The program’s NIL support and on-field results have created a recruiting momentum that rivals anyone in the SEC.
Building with Mississippi natives has become Kiffin’s signature strategy, creating both immediate impact and long-term sustainability.
Bottom Line: Playoff or Bust
This is it for Ole Miss.
All the pieces are in place. The talent is there. The coaching is elite. The schedule is favorable. The expectations are sky-high.
Lane Kiffin has spent five years building toward this moment. Austin Simmons has spent two years preparing for this opportunity. The program has invested millions in NIL and facilities to support this vision.
The expanded 12-team playoff format gives Ole Miss multiple pathways to achieve their goal. No more excuses about limited spots or impossible standards.
Either the Rebels breakthrough in 2025, or they prove they’re just another program that can’t get over the hump when the lights shine brightest.
The stage is set. The talent is there. The only question left is execution.
And in Oxford, that question is about to be answered.
The Next Billion Dollar Game
College football isn’t just a sport anymore—it’s a high-stakes market where information asymmetry separates winners from losers. While the average fan sees only what happens between the sidelines, real insiders trade on the hidden dynamics reshaping programs from the inside out.
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Shane Beamer is about to find out if last year’s South Carolina football season was real or just a beautiful accident.
After a breakthrough 9-4 season that nobody saw coming, South Carolina enters 2025 with championship expectations for the first time in over a decade. The Gamecocks finished ranked 19th in both major polls, posted a school-record four wins against ranked opponents, and came within inches of their first College Football Playoff appearance.
The question isn’t whether they have talent.
The question is whether they can handle the pressure of being hunted, rather than being the hunters.
“You want high expectations,” Beamer said recently. “Our players and the people in our program, I believe, embrace those high expectations and understand that with those expectations, you have to prepare the right way, that it doesn’t just happen.”
LaNorris Sellers Is Either Going to Be a Superstar or Crack Under Pressure
Everything rides on one player.
LaNorris Sellers isn’t just South Carolina’s quarterback. He’s the most valuable player in the transfer portal who chose to stay home. Sellers holds an On3 NIL Valuation of $2.7 million and turned down massive offers from playoff contenders to remain in Columbia.
His 2024 numbers tell you why everyone wanted him:
2,534 passing yards with 18 touchdowns
674 rushing yards with seven touchdowns
Just seven interceptions on 65.6% completion rate
6-0 record in his final six starts with 1,917 total yards
But here’s what separates Sellers from other “promising” quarterbacks: he got better as the season went on. Over his final six starts of the regular season, Sellers helped South Carolina go 6-0 with 1,917 yards of total offense and 17 touchdowns. When the lights got brighter, he shone brighter.
ESPN ranked him 7th in their Heisman Trophy predictions. That’s not hype. That’s recognition that Sellers has the tools to be elite in the SEC.
The pressure? Enormous. The upside? Even bigger.
Dylan Stewart Might Be the Best Pass Rusher You’ve Never Heard Of
While everyone talks about Sellers, Dylan Stewart might be South Carolina’s best player.
The sophomore edge rusher was a unanimous Freshman All-American after posting 6.5 sacks and 10.5 tackles for loss as a true freshman. But numbers don’t tell the whole story. Stewart’s 48 generated pressures were 21 more than the next true freshman pass rusher in college football.
When asked which quarterback he most wanted to sack in 2025, Stewart’s response was perfect:
“Everybody. I like to play football. I like to hit people.”
That’s the mentality that separates good players from great ones.
Stewart returns to anchor a defense that must replace multiple NFL-bound stars, including All-American safety Nick Emmanwori and SEC Defensive Player of the Year Kyle Kennard. The Gamecocks added 10 defensive transfers to maintain their identity, but Stewart is the irreplaceable piece that makes everything work.
The Transfer Portal Became South Carolina’s Secret Weapon
Innovative programs no longer only recruit high school players.
They strategically attack the transfer portal to fill specific needs. South Carolina’s approach was surgical in its precision, identifying weaknesses as early as 2024 and finding proven solutions.
Key additions that will impact immediately:
Air Noland (QB, Ohio State): Elite backup with starting experience
Rahsul Faison (RB, Utah State): Explosive runner who averaged 7+ yards per carry
Nick Sharpe, Boaz Stanley, Rodney Newsom Jr. (OL): Three interior linemen to protect Sellers
10 defensive transfers to replace NFL departures
The one area they didn’t address? Wide receiver.
South Carolina’s receiver room produced zero 400-yard receivers in 2024. Joshua Simon, a tight end, led the team with 519 yards. The development of Nyck Harbor and Mazeo Bennett Jr., plus incoming freshman speedster Malik Clark, will determine whether the passing game reaches its ceiling.
This gamble either pays off huge or becomes their biggest weakness.
The Schedule Is Brutal (And That Might Be Perfect)
South Carolina faces seven top-25 teams from 2024.
Here’s the gauntlet:
August 31: vs Virginia Tech (Atlanta) – Beamer faces his father’s former program
October 11: at LSU – First win in Baton Rouge since 1994
October 18: vs Oklahoma – Revenge game at home
October 25: vs Alabama – Another revenge game
November 1: at Ole Miss – Road test in hostile environment
November 15: at Texas A&M – Late-season trap game
“It’s a former SEC West-heavy schedule,” Beamer told SEC Network. “That’s basically what the month of October is.”
But here’s why this brutal schedule might be perfect timing: South Carolina has championship-level talent and needs championship-level tests to prove it. No more sneaking up on people. No more moral victories. Win or go home.
The Gamecocks have the talent to compete with anyone on this list.
Championship programs recruit at championship levels.
South Carolina’s 2025 recruiting class ranks in the nation’s top 20, featuring four four-star prospects who could contribute immediately. This represents a fundamental shift in how elite prospects view the program.
The standouts who could impact Year 1:
Malik Clark (WR): 4.39 speed, who addresses receiver depth
Lex Cyrus (WR): Another speed threat for the passing game
Multiple defensive prospects to maintain depth
This recruiting momentum reflects South Carolina’s elevated status under Beamer. Elite prospects now see Columbia as a pathway to NFL success, not just a stepping stone.
The foundation is being built for sustained excellence, not just one magical season.
Vegas Knows Something Everyone Else Is Missing
South Carolina’s win total sits at 7.5 games.
That number reflects both the program’s trajectory and the difficulty of its schedule. Vegas isn’t predicting collapse. They’re acknowledging that championship-level talent faces championship-level competition.
For South Carolina to reach the College Football Playoff, they need:
8+ regular season wins
Competitive performances in losses
1-2 signature victories over ranked opponents
The pieces are in place: elite quarterback play, a dominant pass rusher, strategic roster additions, and proven coaching. But the margin for error is razor-thin.
“There’s still a great hunger for what we didn’t accomplish,” Beamer said during an appearance on Josh Pate’s show. “They’ve been very purposeful, very driven since they came back and that’s exciting to see.”
The Verdict: This Is Make-or-Break Time
South Carolina enters 2025 as college football’s most fascinating storyline.
The talent level is undeniable. Sellers and Stewart represent two of the SEC’s most dynamic players. The coaching staff has proven they can develop talent and win big games. The infrastructure continues improving under Beamer’s leadership.
But championship expectations change everything.
No more flying under the radar. No more “just happy to be here” mentality. Every opponent will bring their best shot. Every game becomes a referendum on whether South Carolina belongs among the elite.
The 2025 season will answer the ultimate question: Was 2024 a launching pad or a ceiling?
With Sellers under center and Stewart terrorizing opposing quarterbacks, the Gamecocks have the foundational pieces to make their first College Football Playoff appearance. The championship window is wide open in Columbia.
Now comes the ultimate test of whether they can walk through it.
The Next Billion Dollar Game
College football isn’t just a sport anymore—it’s a high-stakes market where information asymmetry separates winners from losers. While the average fan sees only what happens between the sidelines, real insiders trade on the hidden dynamics reshaping programs from the inside out.
Our team has embedded with the power brokers who run this game. From the coaching carousel to NIL deals to transfer portal strategies, we’ve mapped the entire ecosystem with the kind of obsessive detail that would make a hedge fund analyst blush.
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What happens when a coach with a $37.5 million buyout lands on one of college football’s hottest seats?
After a disastrous 4-8 season that snapped Kentucky’s eight-year bowl streak, the longest-tenured coach in the SEC finds himself on the hot seat. The Wildcats managed just one SEC victory in 2024. They averaged a league-worst 308.5 yards per game offensively. They finished with the program’s worst record since Stoops’ inaugural season in 2013.
The pressure couldn’t be more explicit.
As one anonymous SEC coach told Athlon Sports, “This is a make-or-break year for the future of this program. He’s got a very friendly contract that makes him hard to fire, but right now, it’s hard to look at the overall roster here and think they’re keeping pace with programs like Vanderbilt and South Carolina, who changed with the times.”
Another losing season would almost certainly end Stoops’ tenure, regardless of his contract extension, which runs through 2031, with a buyout approaching $37.5 million.
The Quarterback Gamble That Changes Everything
Everything about Kentucky’s 2025 season hinges on one player.
Zach Calzada arrives from Incarnate Word as Kentucky’s most experienced option after completing 65% of his passes for 3,791 yards, 35 touchdowns, and just nine interceptions in 2024. His journey back to the SEC represents both promise and risk for a program desperate for stability at the position.
Here’s what makes Calzada intriguing:
SEC pedigree from his memorable 2021 performance at Texas A&M
Threw for 285 yards and three touchdowns in a stunning 41-38 upset of top-ranked Alabama
Earned SEC Offensive Player of the Week honors for that performance
Brings leadership and mobility to an offense that ranked 119th nationally in scoring
“He’s battle-tested,” offensive coordinator Bush Hamdan said of Calzada. “He’s experienced the highs and the lows. This league is hard, but so is Zach.”
The 24-year-old quarterback’s ability to extend plays and avoid sacks could prove crucial behind an offensive line that allowed 2.1 sacks per game in 2024.
Complete Roster Reconstruction Through the Portal
Kentucky’s offseason approach bordered on desperation.
The Wildcats brought in 26 transfer portal additions while losing 29 players, fundamentally reshaping a roster that managed just 20.6 points per game in 2024. Only 40 players from last year’s team return. That’s a retention rate of just 47 percent.
The most dramatic changes occurred at these positions:
Wide receiver: Added five scholarship transfers and five high school signees while retaining only three players from 2024
Offensive line: Brought in Alex Wollschlaeger (Bowling Green), Cameron Jones (James Madison), and Shiyazh Pete (New Mexico State)
Defense: Added David Gusta (Washington State), Mi’Quise Humphrey-Grace (South Dakota), and Lorenzo Cowan (USC)
Key receiver additions include:
Kendrick Law from Alabama
Tory Stellato from Clemson
Ashton Cozart from SMU/Oregon
“We set that precedent right from the beginning,” Stoops said about integrating the new additions. “We always want to be player-led and player-led in the accountability phase, and these guys are working at it.”
The Schedule From Hell Awaits
Want to know why Vegas has Kentucky’s win total at just 4.5 games?
The Wildcats face one of the most challenging schedules in college football. They’ll host Ole Miss, Texas, Tennessee, and Florida at Kroger Field. All four opponents will likely be ranked. Road games await at South Carolina, Georgia, Auburn, Vanderbilt, and rival Louisville.
According to Sports Illustrated’s analysis: “Realistically, all nine of these teams could be ranked this season, making this one of the toughest schedules Coach Stoops will have played during his time in Lexington.”
The numbers tell the story:
Vegas win total: 4.5 games at FanDuel, 5.5 at DraftKings
Early spread projections show Kentucky favored in only four games
Non-conference games against Toledo, Eastern Michigan, and Tennessee Tech provide the only realistic early victories
The SEC gauntlet begins immediately after.
Cultural Reset and Leadership Challenges
How do you build team chemistry when 31 new players walk through the door?
Stoops launched the “Yearbook” program to help players learn each other’s names and conducted home visits to foster personal bonds. This cultural emphasis represents a direct response to the challenge of integrating so many new faces while maintaining standards.
“I love this place. I’ve been here 12 years, going on 13, and I promise you — I’ll be honest with you, I’m emotional right now talking about it because my ass wants to get back to the office and get to work to make this team better,” Stoops told KSR in March.
The emotional weight of the situation is obvious.
The coaching staff remains largely intact, providing continuity during turbulent times:
Kevin Barbay joined as an offensive analyst to assist Hamdan
Brad Lambert was hired to work with the secondary
Focus on accountability and player-led leadership continues
Special Teams Excellence Remains
Kentucky’s special teams unit represents one of the few bright spots.
Punter Aidan Laros returns after earning All-SEC second-team honors. Kicker Alex Raynor brings back elite accuracy following a 93.8 percent field goal and 96.3 percent extra point conversion rate in 2024. These specialists provide the “hidden yardage” advantages that could prove decisive in close games.
The return game lost Barion Brown’s explosive ability, but the Wildcats have prioritized special teams as a way to create scoring opportunities when the offense stalls.
The Buyout Factor Creates an Unusual Dynamic
Stoops’ massive contract extension creates a complex situation.
The $37.5 million buyout makes firing him financially burdensome for Kentucky, providing some insulation despite fan frustration following back-to-back losing seasons. However, the pressure from fans and administration continues to mount.
Here’s what the numbers show:
Season ticket sales dropped 12.7 percent
Only a few hundred fans attended the spring game
Clear disconnect between fanbase and program leadership
This tension between fiscal reality and performance expectations creates an unusual situation where Stoops has job security despite on-field failures.
What Success Actually Looks Like in 2025
Bowl eligibility represents the absolute minimum requirement.
Most analysts project that Kentucky will finish with four to five wins. Six victories would require significant improvement and several upsets. The best-case scenario involves Calzada playing efficiently, the offensive line gelling quickly, and at least one transfer receiver emerging as a playmaker.
As Sports Illustrated observed: “If Stoops gets this team to a bowl game, it will be the best job he has done in a season during his time at Kentucky.”
The keys to exceeding expectations:
Reduce turnovers from 1.9 per game average in 2024
Improve red zone efficiency from 43 percent touchdown rate
Generate consistent defensive pressure after losing key pass rushers
Win close games through special teams excellence
The Bottom Line: Prove It or Lose It
Kentucky football stands at a crossroads.
Stoops has spent 12 seasons building the Wildcats from SEC doormat to occasional contender, achieving unprecedented consistency with eight consecutive bowl appearances from 2016-2023. Recent regression has erased much of that goodwill and placed his future in jeopardy.
The 2025 season will determine whether Kentucky’s recent success was sustainable progress or merely a brief peak that will return to historical norms.
For Mark Stoops, 2025 isn’t just another season in Lexington—it’s his final audition.
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Tennessee football is about to find out if its playoff run was real or just a beautiful accident.
After reaching their first College Football Playoff in program history, the Volunteers face the ultimate test of sustainability. The stars who carried them to new heights are gone. The quarterback who led their breakthrough season transferred to UCLA. The record-setting running back graduated.
What remains is a program trying to prove that lightning can strike twice in Knoxville.
The Quarterback Situation Is Either Going to Make or Break Everything
Joey Aguilar holds the keys to Tennessee’s entire season.
The UCLA transfer arrives in Knoxville as the presumptive starter, but here’s the problem nobody wants to talk about: he’s completely unproven in Josh Heupel’s system. Aguilar began his career at New Mexico before transferring to UCLA, where he threw for modest numbers. Now he’s expected to replace Nico Iamaleava, who guided Tennessee to its first playoff appearance.
The depth chart behind Aguilar tells an even more concerning story:
Redshirt freshman Jake Merklinger has almost zero game experience
True freshman George MacIntyre is a five-star prospect who isn’t ready to start immediately
The entire quarterback room combined has fewer SEC snaps than most backup quarterbacks
This isn’t just a position battle. This is the foundation of everything Tennessee hopes to accomplish in 2025.
They Lost Their Entire Offensive Identity in One Offseason
Dylan Sampson’s departure represents more than just losing a running back.
Sampson wasn’t just Tennessee’s leading rusher in 2024. He was their entire offensive identity, racking up 1,491 yards and 22 touchdowns while setting multiple program records. When Tennessee needed a first down, they handed the ball to Sampson. When they needed to control the clock, they gave it to Sampson. When they needed to score in the red zone, Sampson was their answer.
Now he’s gone, along with:
Their top three wide receivers from 2024
Multiple starting offensive linemen
The continuity that made Heupel’s tempo offense work
Tennessee’s coaching staff is betting that they can replace elite production with unproven talent and additions from the transfer portal. That’s a massive gamble in the unforgiving SEC.
The Defense Might Be the Only Thing Keeping This Season Afloat
Here’s what most people are missing about Tennessee’s 2025 outlook.
While everyone focuses on the offensive losses, the defense returns the core of a unit that allowed just 16.1 points per game last season. That’s not just good. That’s elite by any standard, especially in a conference known for explosive offenses.
The secondary brings back proven playmakers:
Will Brooks and Jermod McCoy combined for eight interceptions in 2024
The linebacker corps maintains experienced depth across all positions
Defensive coordinator Tim Banks returns with a proven system
If Tennessee’s defense can maintain its 2024 level of play, it can keep games close while the offense figures out its new identity. That’s not a championship formula, but it’s a path to respectability during a transition year.
Recruiting Success Creates Long-Term Optimism
Tennessee’s 2025 recruiting class ranks 11th nationally and 8th in the SEC.
That’s not just a number. That’s validation that Josh Heupel’s program has staying power beyond one magical playoff season. The class includes 25 new additions, with 18 blue-chip prospects who provide both immediate help and future potential.
Five-star quarterback George MacIntyre represents the future of the position. While he’s unlikely to start immediately, his presence provides both insurance and long-term vision. This isn’t about 2025. This is about building something sustainable.
The recruiting momentum extends across every position group:
Multiple offensive linemen to rebuild depth after graduation
Defensive additions to maintain the unit’s elite performance
Skill position players who can contribute immediately
The Schedule Offers a Lifeline During the Transition
Tennessee’s 2025 schedule might be perfectly timed for a rebuilding year.
The season opens against Syracuse at a neutral site, providing an opportunity to work out early kinks against manageable competition. Non-conference games against East Tennessee State and UAB offer additional tune-up opportunities before SEC play intensifies.
The conference slate includes the usual SEC gauntlet, but with key games at home:
Georgia visits Neyland Stadium in what could be a season-defining moment
Alabama comes to Knoxville for another massive test
Oklahoma’s first trip to Tennessee as an SEC opponent
Road games at Florida, Kentucky, and Mississippi State present challenges, but these are winnable contests if Tennessee can establish early momentum and build confidence with new personnel.
Vegas Knows Something Everyone Else Is Missing
The betting line tells the real story about Tennessee’s 2025 prospects.
Oddsmakers set Tennessee’s win total at 8.5 games. That’s not the number of a program in freefall. That’s the projection of a team expected to remain competitive while navigating significant roster turnover.
This projection acknowledges both the losses and the foundation that remains. Josh Heupel has proven he can develop quarterbacks and maximize offensive potential. The defensive infrastructure remains intact. The recruiting pipeline provides both immediate help and future promise.
Bowl eligibility represents the baseline expectation, with upside potential if the quarterback situation stabilizes quickly.
The Foundation Still Exists for Something Special
Here’s what separates Tennessee from other programs dealing with similar transitions.
Josh Heupel returns for his fifth season with a proven track record of player development and system implementation. His ability to identify and maximize talent gives Tennessee a competitive advantage that extends beyond pure roster composition.
The coaching staff’s continuity provides stability during uncertain times:
Offensive coordinator Joey Halzle knows the system inside and out
Defensive coordinator Tim Banks orchestrated one of Tennessee’s best defensive seasons ever
Position coaches have established relationships and recruiting pipelines
Success Will Be Measured Differently in 2025
Tennessee’s 2025 season isn’t about matching their playoff appearance.
It’s about proving the program’s recent success wasn’t a fluke while building toward sustained excellence. The development of young talent matters just as much as wins and losses. Maintaining competitive standards becomes crucial for long-term momentum.
The combination of quarterback uncertainty, offensive reconstruction, and defensive continuity creates a unique dynamic. How Tennessee navigates these challenges will determine not only its 2025 record but also the trajectory of Heupel’s entire tenure.
This is the year Tennessee discovers whether they’re building something lasting or whether 2024 was just a beautiful moment that won’t be repeated anytime soon.
The Next Billion Dollar Game
College football isn’t just a sport anymore—it’s a high-stakes market where information asymmetry separates winners from losers. While the average fan sees only what happens between the sidelines, real insiders trade on the hidden dynamics reshaping programs from the inside out.
Our team has embedded with the power brokers who run this game. From the coaching carousel to NIL deals to transfer portal strategies, we’ve mapped the entire ecosystem with the kind of obsessive detail that would make a hedge fund analyst blush.
Why subscribe? Because in markets this inefficient, information creates alpha. Our subscribers knew which coaches were dead men walking months before the mainstream media caught on. They understood which programs were quietly transforming their recruiting apparatuses while competitors slept.
The smart money is already positioning for 2025. Are you?
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