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Gators Wire on MSNHere's where USA TODAY Sports sees Florida football playing its bowl game ahead of Week 1
USA TODAY Sports predicts that the Florida Gators will face the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the ReliaQuest Bowl following the 2025 college football season.
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Longhorns Wire on MSNGame Day Central: Texas Football vs. Ohio State Buckeyes
Texas and Ohio State face off in a highly anticipated Week 1 matchup, marking Arch Manning's first game as starting quarterback for the Longhorns. This game is a rematch of the previous year's Cotton Bowl semifinal, which Ohio State won before claiming the national title.
The USC Trojans have made a bowl game in all three of Lincoln Riley's seasons as coach. ESPN recently released their College Football Playoff and bowl game projections for the 2025 season. Where do they have USC finishing up?
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Gators Wire on MSNHere's what The Athletic foresees for Florida football's bowl game in 2025
The Athletic released its full predictions for the 2025 postseason bowl game lineup, with the Florida Gators facing Indiana in the ReliaQuest Bowl.
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Auburn Wire on MSNUSA TODAY Sports forecasts Auburn football to meet Virginia Tech in 2025 Birmingham Bowl
Auburn's history with Virginia Tech is brief, with the Tigers holding a 3-1-1 advantage over the Hokies historically. The last game played between the two took place in the 2004 Sugar Bowl, with Auburn winning 16-13 to cap off an undefeated season, which led to a claimed national championship.
All-time series: This is the third meeting between these teams. Maine beat Liberty, 42-20, in 1992, when both played at the Football Championship Subdivision level. Liberty took a 59-44 win over Maine in 2019. Key stat: 66.56, the completion percentage of Maine quarterback Carter Peevy last season. Peevy returns under center for the Black Bears.
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USA TODAY College Sports Wire on MSNCFP 'lock?' USA TODAY Sports projects Clemson football, ACC rivals 2025 bowl game fate
USA TODAY Sports' college football expert believes Cade Klubnik and Clemson will go this far in the 2025 College Football Playoff.
An unheralded transfer will be a hero for Ole Miss football in 2025, and how the Egg Bowl won't be as lopsided as preseason rankings indicate
The new venue and unique connection was announced during the Blue Wahoos game against the Birmingham Barons. Both head coaches, along with Pensacola mayor D.C. Reeves, and Blue Wahoos’ mascot Kazoo, joined in a quick on-field event.
The Colorado Buffaloes are coming off a nine-win season in 2024 in Coach Deion Sanders's second season. Colorado made the Alamo Bowl. What bowl game are they projected to make in the 2025 college football season?
Texas A&M football opens its season against UTSA on Saturday, Aug. 30, kicking off a highly anticipated year for the Aggies. No. 21-ranked Texas A&M looks to improve upon its 8-5 finish in 2024 under first-year coach Mike Elko,