Excitement Builds for 2025 College Football Season

In Columbus, enthusiasm is already buzzing as fans and teams begin to gear up for the upcoming 2025 college football season. Following a thrilling victory by Ohio State in the first-ever 12-team College Football Playoff last year, there’s a lot of anticipation for what lies ahead. The new season is set to kick off on Saturday, August 23, during “Week Zero,” where a handful of games will pave the way for the full schedule to unfold the following week.

Most of the nation’s Division I programs will begin their seasons on Saturday, August 30, over the Labor Day weekend. Several exciting matchups are already in the books for this opening weekend. Fans can look forward to the kickoff with games scheduled on August 28 (Thursday), August 29 (Friday), and August 30 (Saturday), wrapping up with more action through September 2 (Monday).

This season marks the 12th edition of the College Football Playoff and the second year in its expanded format. The stakes will be higher, with teams battling for a spot in the playoffs, culminating in the National Championship title game, set to take place at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.

As the excitement builds, early predictions for the College Football Playoff are already stirring conversations among fans. Alongside that, several contenders for the prestigious Heisman Trophy are gaining attention, fueling discussions about who will stand out this season.

With the season fast approaching, the football community is buzzing with energy. The road to the championship is set to be fierce, and as the kickoff date nears, it’s clear that college football fans are in for an exhilarating ride.