Josh Pate's Bold College Football Predictions for 2025

Ohio State's Potential Struggles

• ⚠️ A bold prediction suggests Ohio State could lose four games in the 2025 season, even if they reach the national championship game.
• 🏈 This scenario implies a regular season record of 10-2, followed by a loss in the Big Ten Championship and another loss in the National Championship, resulting in a 13-4 record.
• 📉 The prediction acknowledges significant player departures to the draft as a factor contributing to potential struggles.

Jackson Arnold's SEC Impact

• 🎯 Jackson Arnold is predicted to lead the SEC in touchdown passes for Auburn, a bold claim given his previous performance.
• 📈 To lead the SEC, he would need to throw between 30-50 touchdown passes, a significant jump from his 12 last season.
• 🚀 Auburn's offensive strategy, potentially involving more passing due to losing their leading rusher and having a strong wide receiver group, could support this prediction.

Playoff Hosting Consistency

• 🏆 The prediction that all schools hosting playoff games last season will host again this year is considered highly specific and challenging.
• 🤔 This relies on four teams—Texas, Ohio State, Penn State, and Notre Dame—all meeting specific criteria, including first-year starting quarterbacks succeeding.
• 📊 Notre Dame specifically needs to finish ranked between fifth and eighth to potentially host a playoff game.

Sawyer Robertson's Heisman Bid

• 🌟 Sawyer Robertson is predicted to become Baylor's second Heisman winner and lead them to a Big 12 championship and a playoff berth.
• 🔑 This prediction is correlated, as winning the Big 12 would likely be a prerequisite for Robertson winning the Heisman.
• 🏈 Robertson has shown promise with a 3,000-yard passing season and a 28-8 touchdown-to-interception ratio, but faces obstacles including potential receiver eligibility issues and competition from other top quarterbacks.