Who our 28 college football staffers believe will win the national title (Texas?), the Heisman (not Arch?) and more, plus bold predictions.

Notre Dame is expected to contend for the championship again in 2025, and if they come close, it will likely mean Love is in the running for the Heisman. A couple of injuries limited Avery Johnson in his sophomore season in the Little Apple, but there was still plenty to love about the dual-threat quarterback.

Over the last 8 months, there have been countless media members, personalities, and just people that know ball proclaim that Jeremiyah Love is the best running back in college football. In 2024, Love was outstanding for the Irish over the course of 16 games gaining 1362 all-purpose yards and 19 touchdowns.

Arch Manning is favored to win the Heisman Trophy, but preseason favorites don't often win the award. Who else is expected to contend?

Arch Manning Heisman Odds See Major Shift Before 2025 College Football Season originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

CBS Sports and 247Sports took on a similar task of naming each preseason top-25 team's top Heisman candidate in May. Lagway was the natural pick with better odds before his injury woes became a headline. He ranked 10th, one spot ahead of Miami (via Georgia) quarterback Carson Beck.

Given Richardson's injury history plus general concerns about his development stagnating because of the turbulent start to his NFL career, Indianapolis signed former New York Giants first-round pick Daniel Jones to a one-year, $14 million contract to push Richardson and compete for the starting quarterback job.

The Texas Longhorns have begun the Arch Manning era at quarterback. As the grandson of legendary college quarterback Archie Manning and the nephew of Peyton and Eli Manning, he is one of the highest-rated high school recruits of all time.

Georgia commit Jared Curtis predicts quarterback Gunner Stockton to win the Heisman. In a little less than a week, the 2025 college football season will offici

Eric Mac Lain joins live from Death Valley and explains what he's most excited to see from Cade Klubnik this season.