College Football 2025 Schedule: Biggest Game Each Week with Josh Pate

Week 1: Texas vs. Ohio State

• 🏈 The biggest game of week one is Texas vs. Ohio State, chosen over LSU at Clemson due to both teams being top playoff contenders and rematches from last year's playoffs.
• ⚠️ Both teams are replacing significant talent, adding an element of wildcard unknown to the matchup.

Week 2: Michigan at Oklahoma

• 🎯 This matchup is highlighted due to the pressure on the Oklahoma staff and the unknowns surrounding their new quarterback and offensive coordinator experiments.
• 🏟️ It's a significant test for Oklahoma in the SEC against a Michigan team that could be starting a true freshman quarterback on the road.

Week 3: Texas A&M at Notre Dame

• ⚔️ This game is a huge test for Texas A&M's legitimacy, especially after losing to Notre Dame last year.
• 🏃‍♂️ It features a potential matchup of the two best ground games in the country.

Week 4: Florida at Miami

• 🌴 This is a brutal schedule draw for Florida, facing LSU the week before and Miami the week after.
• 🔥 Florida fans have circled this as a must-win game due to last year's events, posing a unique test for Miami's defense.

Week 5: Alabama at Georgia

• 🏆 This is considered a 1A 1B game, with Alabama at Georgia chosen over Oregon at Penn State due to its status as the face of the SEC.
• 🏠 Georgia has not lost a home game since 2019, making it a difficult road test for Alabama.

Week 6: Texas at Florida

• ⚡ This game is highlighted as potentially one of the toughest road games for Texas under Sarkisian if Florida plays it right.
• 📈 A Florida win could signify their capability to beat anyone and put them on a strong trajectory.

Week 7: Michigan at USC

• 🌟 This matchup is anticipated if USC is undefeated heading into the game, creating a premier atmosphere in the Coliseum.
• 〽️ If both Michigan and USC are undefeated, it would undoubtedly be the game of the week.

Week 8: Texas Tech at Arizona State

• 🏜️ This is identified as the biggest game in the Big 12 conference for the year, with both teams having the best shot at fringe national title potential.
• 🚀 These teams are noted for having more high-level athletes than other teams in their respective conferences.

Week 9: Alabama at South Carolina

• 🐔 This is a season-defining stretch for South Carolina, facing a gauntlet of tough opponents including Oklahoma and Alabama at home.
• 🏟️ Williams-Bryce Stadium is expected to be a significant factor in this game.

Week 10: Penn State at Ohio State

• 🌰 This is considered one of the games of the year in the Big Ten.
• 🧠 Ohio State features an unproven but talented team that may have found its way by this point, facing a seasoned Penn State squad.

Week 11: LSU at Alabama

• 🐅 This is a huge rivalry game in the SEC with significant implications for both head coaches, Brian Kelly and Kalen DeBoer.

Week 12: Texas at Georgia

• 🇬 The Georgia Bulldogs are playing at home, where they have not lost since 2019.
• ⚡ This game is highlighted as a potential moment for Sanford Stadium to be electric if the home fans feel a genuine threat of losing.

Week 13: USC at Oregon

• hatred This matchup is characterized by pure hatred between the two programs, fueled by recruiting battles and on-field results.
• 🏆 It's a crucial game for USC to prove its playoff caliber and contend for a Big Ten title.

Week 14: Ohio State at Michigan

• 〽️ This is expected to be the game to be at for the final week of the regular season, with significant betting lines already established.
• ⚔️ The rivalry between Ohio State and Michigan is one of the most anticipated matchups in college football.