College football teams generating major buzz: Texas, Michigan among hype trains rolling ahead of 2025 season

Hope springs eternal for every college football team each offseason, but some teams’ lofty expectations are more realistic than others. Those that fill key roster needs, boast rising stars or make impressive coaching changes generate the most hype from December to August, and a number of College Football Playoff hopefuls did just that in 2025. Teams including Texas Tech and Miami could be on the verge of their College Football Playoff debuts after they loaded up on highly touted transfer portal talent, to name just two.

Offseason hype is a double-edged sword, though. While it directs more attention to exciting programs, it also has a tendency to create unfair or unattainable goals. Failing to deliver on the buzz is never optimal for a coach’s job security, whether it is warranted or not. Fanbase morale also takes a hit with every disappointing loss.

Not every promising team from this offseason can punch a playoff ticket. Some will, but others will disprove the narratives that propped them up all spring and summer.

College Football Playoff predictions: Teams poised to make debut appearance in 2025

Carter Bahns

Here are the 12 best college football teams with the most offseason buzz:

Odds to make College Football Playoff in parentheses via DraftKings Sportsbook. 

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Author : Carter Bahns

Publish date : 2025-06-08 13:46:00

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