Dalton Wasserman

The Giants' Jaxson Dart and the Packers' Matthew Golden were among the first-round standouts in Week 3 of the 2025 NFL preseason.

The Giants have a wealth of defensive potential and a significantly improved quarterback situation. If their offensive line can find a way to improve upon last season’s poor performance, New York is a dark-horse playoff contender. If that unit doesn’t perform well, the offense could stagnate too often for them to win games.

A shaky quarterback situation and a generally unproven roster may make 2025 a developmental year for the Saints.

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Even though it’s the first game of the 2025 season, this game could have huge consequences for the Big 12 conference.

Could another College Football Playoff run be in the cards for Notre Dame in 2025? All signs point to "yes."

Jake Dickert will look to lean on his defense and run game in 2025, but unless Wake Forest finds answers in the passing attack, the Demon Deacons risk missing a bowl game for the third straight season.

Virginia Tech will look to end a three-year skid of not cracking the AP poll's top 25 this season.

Year 4 is shaping up to be a make-or-break season for Tony Elliott. If he can’t guide Virginia to at least a bowl game, the Cavaliers may be looking for a new head coach in 2026.

While Syracuse enjoyed a remarkable 2024 season, matching that success in 2025 will be a challenge given the number of new pieces and a brutal schedule.

With Andrew Luck now leading the program, there’s renewed optimism at Stanford. However, rebuilding will take time, and 2025 could bring another challenging season for the Cardinal.

Even if SMU falls short of another College Football Playoff berth, there’s still enough talent on this roster to remain one of the ACC’s top teams.

Drake Maye enters year two with a revamped supporting cast, headlined by a much-improved offensive line.

Pittsburgh will need multiple players beyond Desmond Reid to step up offensively if the Panthers are to secure another winning season.

First-year starter J.J. McCarthy will lead the Vikings in 2025 with a stellar supporting cast and a sturdy defense.

CJ Bailey is back after producing a promising freshman campaign while filling in for an injured Grayson McCall.

North Carolina enters its first year with legendary head coach Bill Belichick at the helm.

If the 2023 version of Carson Beck returns, Miami has the firepower to make serious noise in the College Football Playoff. If not, the Hurricanes may once again fall short and settle for being merely one of the ACC’s better teams.

Tua Tagovailoa's injury risk remains a concern for the Dolphins heading into 2025, but they otherwise have enough offensive firepower to battle for a playoff spot.