Dalton Wasserman

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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.

By Max Chadwick and Dalton Wasserman Aug 22, 2025 7:34 pm EDT
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Could another College Football Playoff run be in the cards for Notre Dame in 2025? All signs point to "yes."

By Max Chadwick and Dalton Wasserman Aug 22, 2025 10:15 am EDT
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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.

By Max Chadwick and Dalton Wasserman Aug 22, 2025 9:58 am EDT
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Virginia Tech will look to end a three-year skid of not cracking the AP poll's top 25 this season.

By Max Chadwick and Dalton Wasserman Aug 22, 2025 9:30 am EDT
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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.

By Max Chadwick and Dalton Wasserman Aug 22, 2025 9:29 am EDT
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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.

By Max Chadwick and Dalton Wasserman Aug 22, 2025 8:49 am EDT
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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.

By Max Chadwick and Dalton Wasserman Aug 22, 2025 8:37 am EDT
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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.

By Max Chadwick and Dalton Wasserman Aug 22, 2025 8:26 am EDT

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

By Dalton Wasserman Aug 22, 2025 7:45 am EDT New England Patriots
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Pittsburgh will need multiple players beyond Desmond Reid to step up offensively if the Panthers are to secure another winning season.

By Max Chadwick and Dalton Wasserman Aug 21, 2025 9:32 am EDT

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

By Dalton Wasserman Aug 21, 2025 9:15 am EDT Minnesota Vikings
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CJ Bailey is back after producing a promising freshman campaign while filling in for an injured Grayson McCall.

By Max Chadwick and Dalton Wasserman Aug 21, 2025 8:45 am EDT
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North Carolina enters its first year with legendary head coach Bill Belichick at the helm.

By Max Chadwick and Dalton Wasserman Aug 21, 2025 8:15 am EDT
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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.

By Dalton Wasserman and Max Chadwick Aug 20, 2025 11:15 am EDT

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.

By Dalton Wasserman Aug 20, 2025 8:45 am EDT Miami Dolphins
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If Miller Moss can reach the heights Tyler Shough hit under Jeff Brohm, Louisville has a legitimate shot at making its second ACC Championship Game in three years.

By Max Chadwick and Dalton Wasserman Aug 20, 2025 8:36 am EDT
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On the heels of back-to-back bowl game appearances, Georgia Tech will aim to take the next step in 2025.

By Max Chadwick and Dalton Wasserman Aug 20, 2025 7:45 am EDT
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Florida State put in serious work in the offseason to rebuild a roster that fell flat last season.

By Max Chadwick and Dalton Wasserman Aug 20, 2025 7:30 am EDT
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The Eagles' Jihaad Campbell and the Colts' Tyler Warren were among the first-round standouts in Week 2 of the 2025 NFL preseason.

By Dalton Wasserman Aug 19, 2025 8:45 am EDT
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Tulane transfer Darian Mensah could be the key to Duke's ACC title hopes in 2025.

By Max Chadwick and Dalton Wasserman Aug 19, 2025 7:15 am EDT
Bio

Dalton joined PFF in July 2022, working with the Data Collection team. Overtime, he found his place as a College Football / Draft Analyst, and co-host of Preferred Walk-On.