March is for busted brackets and the return of college football, well, at least whatever is left of spring ball. All 13 FBS teams are hard at work preparing for the 2025 season. Some – like Texas and SMU – are vying to stay atop the mountain. Others – like Texas Tech, TCU, and Baylor – are trying to climb the summit. In the G5, programs such as UTSA, North Texas, and Texas State enter the season with conference title hopes. And elsewhere, say Sam Houston and Rice, the first foundation blocks are being set by new coaching staffs.
As we close out the month, here are five bold predictions for the upcoming season. We wanted these out a day before April 1 so no one confused them for April Fools shenanigans.