Hope springs eternal, but these 8 college football teams have plenty to fine-tune this spring

Spring practices are getting underway across college football as staffs get to know their new rosters. In the era of the transfer portal, the early practices are a key opportunity for development and cohesion. 

In so many ways, the expanded College Football Playoff brought new expectations. More programs than ever see the opportunity to compete nationally. Traditional heavyweights as a roadblock are no longer an excuse when multiple teams from each conference can make the field. 

Last season alone, building cohesion and finding strategy in spring practice helped set up multiple teams. Arizona State rode a strong spring to the College Football Playoff. Indiana instilled a strong team culture. Miami integrated a true QB1 in Cam Ward. New teams will have to do it all over again. 

Here are eight teams nationally with the most work to do this spring to set up for a successful 2025, including legendary NFL coach Bill Belichick coaching at the collegiate level for the first time. 

Even though “Hard Knocks” pulled out, all eyes will still be on North Carolina heading into spring practice. The Tar Heels hired legendary NFL coach Bill Belichick, giving him his first ever role at the collegiate level. With a staff filled with recognizable names like Jamie Collins, Freddie Kitchens and Bob Diaco, the Tar Heels hope to flip the program into an ACC contender. 

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Author : Shehan Jeyarajah

Publish date : 2025-03-06 17:16:00

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