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Every offseason is a winding road. Luckily, we’ve reached the end of that journey and will get the opportunity to watch real, live football this weekend. But before we get stuck in for a new season, I want to shed some light on my work that’s led up to the 2025 season.
If you’re an avid reader, consider this a refresher of the newsletters that have landed in your inbox since May. If you’re new here, consider this an ICYMI roundup of my analysis and big-picture ideas from the 2025 offseason, plus what you can expect from the newsletter during the season.
May
Wisconsin head coach Luke Fickell enters the season on thin ice. Back in May, I wrote about what’s gone wrong at Wisconsin and why, if it’s fixable, Fickell will find a way to do it.
Fresh off a Big 12 title and surprise College Football Playoff appearance, Arizona State is a hot commodity entering 2025. I wrote about what comes next and examined the brilliance of head coach Kenny Dillingham.
June
Lincoln Riley has had an uneasy start in LA. I wrote about USC’s new defense, new backroom staff, and pondered the Trojans’ place in the Big 10 pecking order.
Oklahoma State head coach Mike Gundy had a disaster season in 2024. I wrote about what went so wrong, whether the Cowboys can flip the script and wondered if this will be the last season we see of Gundy at OSU.
Two years removed from a national title, Michigan landed a prized recruit in Bryce Underwood. I wrote about why that move is huge for the Wolverines, and tried to make sense of what comes next.
All eyes are on LSU entering the 2025 college football season. I wrote about the bright lights and big expectations that come with a make-or-break season for Brian Kelly and the Tigers.
July
Oklahoma has arguably the most difficult schedule in college football this season. I wrote about Sooners’ head coach Brent Venables and why there might be room for optimism in Norman.
Hugh Freeze desperately needs to perform in 2025. I wrote about why, when it comes to Freeze, success and controversy tend to go hand in hand.
Quarterbacks often make or break seasons. Using Hudl IQ data, I wrote about a few of my favorite quarterbacks entering the 2025 college football season.
Former Nebraska head coach Scott Frost went viral for the comments he made at Big 12 Media Days. I wrote about how he sounded like a hurt man unpacking his pain.
Quiet quitting is all the rage across American workplaces. So, I wrote about how it could be creeping into college football and how to stop it.
Texas Tech spent more money than God this offseason. I wrote about how QB Behren Morton could be the grain of salt in an otherwise great roster-building plan.
Coach firings are hot topics throughout every season. I examined some of the hot names in the hottest seats in America.
Transfer portal players can make or break a season. I wrote about 10 of my favorite transfers in the lead-up to the new season.
August
Nebraska football has wandered a winding road throughout the last 30 years. I wrote about why I think Matt Rhule and the Huskers will finally reach relevance in 2025.
Realignment has created weird leagues and hefty mismatches. I took a look at a few of the stranger matchups on deck for the 2025 season.
The season is almost here. No pressure. I wrote about six college football teams on the clock, for wildly different reasons.
Fortune favors the bold. I wrote about my annual semi-bold predictions for the 2025 season.
What to Expect
Now that the 2025 college football slate beckons, let me give you a rundown of what to expect throughout the season.
Every Thursday, you’ll receive The Call Sheet. Consider this your pre-Saturday primer. The Call Sheet will include:
5-Wide: A look ahead to five (or more) games you won’t want to miss.
The Brent Musberger Gambling Guide: A peek at my gambling picks of the week.
Every Sunday, you’ll receive Sunday Storylines. Consider this your recap of all the weekend’s action. Sunday Storylines will include:
Instant Replay: Lots of thoughts and observations from Saturday’s action.
The Brent Musberger Gambling Guide: A review of my picks of the week.
Want to read even more of my work? Be sure to subscribe to the Quick Slants College Football Newsletter from The Solid Verbal. I’ll be writing twice-weekly newsletters throughout the season, and it’s going to be a ton of fun.