Here's what you need to know about the start of college football in 2025, with the most important games on the early schedule.

College football is buzzing with changes as the 2025 season kicks off soon. Players can now earn money from their name, image, and likeness, with schools paying them directly.

Some of the most successful programs of the College Football Playoff era had a tougher time consistently contending in these simulations. Defending national champ Ohio State appeared in 11 of the 25 brackets and reached the national championship game just three times. Alabama earned just five CFP bids and never played for a title.