Josh Pate's Bold College Football Predictions for 2025

Bold College Football Predictions

• 🏈 The show features bold predictions for the 2025 college football season, focusing on outcomes that are considered bold but believable.
• 💡 Predictions are rated on a "boldness scale" from 8.75 to 10.

Week One Upset: Clemson vs. LSU

• 🐅 Clemson is predicted to beat LSU by three or more touchdowns in their week one matchup.
• ⚠️ This prediction is considered bold given LSU's strong recruiting class and Clemson's home-field advantage, but the margin of victory is questioned.

National Championship Scenario: Georgia vs. Penn State

• 🏆 A bold prediction suggests Georgia and Penn State will face off in the national title game, both with undefeated 15-0 records.
• 🤯 This scenario is highlighted as highly unlikely due to the challenging regular-season and conference championship schedules both teams would need to navigate.

Notre Dame's Championship Aspirations

• ✨ Notre Dame is predicted to reach the national title game in 2025, mirroring Clemson's 2016 success after a previous near-miss.
• ☘️ Despite a challenging early schedule including Miami, A&M, and USC, Notre Dame has the talent, including a promising quarterback in CJ Carr, to make a deep playoff run.

Mississippi State's Struggles

• 📉 A prediction forecasts Mississippi State winning only two games in the 2025 season, finishing last in the SEC and leading to the firing of coach Jeff Lebby after two seasons.
• 📊 This prediction is considered less bold by Vegas standards, as their over/under win total is 3.5, but the schedule is noted as particularly difficult, including SEC opponents and tough non-conference games.