American collegial football is full of traditional duels and emerging powers looking for the championship
He collegiate American football He is back. The 2025 season of the NCAA It promises to be one of the most exciting in recent history, with full stadiums, new figures, conference movements and a renewed playoff format that will expand the championship possibilities.
Next, we present Five reasons why this season will be unmissable and that fans can enjoy exclusively for ESPN y Disney+.
1. The surname Manning returns to the reflectors
Arch Manninggrandson of Archie and son of Cooper Manning, will finally be the holder of the Texas Longhornsthat begin the campaign as No. 1 of the nation. The field marshal arrives with the pressure of leading Texas Towards his first title since 2005 and is considered a candidate for the first global selection in the NFL Draft 2026.
Media attention will be on the performance of Arch Manning Week after week.
2. The 'Power 5' became 'Power 4' … or is it still a five party?
The reorganization of conferences has modified the map of the collegiate American football.
He Pac-12which seemed to disappear, recruited new programs, including the Texas State Bobcatsto remain competitive. Although in practice we talk about a '4' power (SEC, Big Ten, ACC y Big 12), The brand 'Power 5'It still maintains its historical and media relevance.
3. The era of the NIL: the business changes the game
Name's model, Image and Likeness (NIL), for the use of players, consolidated a new era.
The programs with the greatest economic support dominate both on the court and in the market.
The NIL will be decisive to recruit talent and maintain the competitiveness of elite programs in 2025.
4. Michigan and the defense of the student spirit
The recent punishment to the chief coach of the Michigan WolverinesSherrone Moore, after the case of signal theft, sent a clear message: the NCAA seeks to preserve the essence of university sport. Moore will fulfill three suspension matches, including duels before Central Michigan y Nebraska In 2025, in addition to Western Michigan In 2026.
Despite the sanction, you will be able to direct key meetings such as the visit to the Oklahoma Sooners In week 2. The case reflects the intention of balance discipline with sports competitiveness.
5. A new playoff format and several contestants
He College Football Playoff Again he will have 12 teams, although with a new distribution in his sowings with respect to what we saw last year, in search of ensuring greater emotion and competition on the route to the National Championship.
Title favorites: Texas, Penn State Nittany Lions, Ohio State y Georgia.
Solid candidates: Clemson Tigers, Notre Dame Fighting Irish y Oregon Ducks.
Dangerous covered: Alabama Crimson Tide, LSU y Miami Hurricanes.
Possible surprise: Arizona State Sun Devilsas part of a Pac-12 revitalized.
This new format will open the range of possibilities and guarantee more high -impact games towards the title.
