The 2025-2026 college football season has finally arrived, and there’s no shortage of storylines.
Arch Manning takes over the reins as Texas Longhorns’ starting quarterback, trying to lead them to a National Championship. As the odds-on favorites to take home the title, the Longhorns have no shortage of expectations for this year.
But who do we like to win each conference? What about awards? We’ve got you covered here in our 2025 college football season predictions at The Game Day. You’ll find predictions for each conference winner along with marquee awards like the Heisman and Biletnikoff.
NCAAF Season Predictions 2025
NCAAF National Championship
Will the Longhorns live up to lofty expectations and win the Natty? Or will the Buckeyes repeat? Can Penn State get it done? Will LSU get back on the scene?
Whether you’re looking to ride with the favorites or try to hit a nice payout on an underdog, we’ve got you covered.
Check out our 2025 National Championship odds and predictions.
NCAAF Conference Winner
| Conference | Winner |
|---|---|
| ACC | Clemson (+105) |
| AAC | Navy (+380) |
| Big 10 | Penn State (+220) |
| Big 12 | Utah (+600) |
| CUSA | Liberty (+120) |
| MAC | Toledo (+230) |
| MWC | Boise State (-165) |
| SEC | Texas (+270) |
| Sun Belt | James Madison (+260) |
Odds for Conference Winner are courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook as of August 28.
Keep track of the latest CFB futures odds this season:
Penn State to win Big 10 (+220)
The best value of the conference winners looks like Penn State at (+220). This is a veteran team led by senior quarterback Drew Allar, who is coming off an efficient season where he completed over 66% of his passes and threw only eight interceptions.
While losing stud tight end Tyler Warren to the NFL is a big loss, this is a well-rounded roster with the pedigree to have a big year. Some observers have Penn State as legit contenders to win the National Championship.
At (+220) odds, the value is there to take the Nittany Lions to win the Big 10. Make Penn State to win the Big 10 as your CFB play of the day.
NCAAF Heisman Trophy Winner
There’s no shortage of intrigue in this year’s Heisman race. Arch Manning is the favorite, but don’t count out LSU’s Garrett Nussmeier or Clemson’s Cade Klubnik.
If you want to choose a non-quarterback, Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith looks like a compelling choice, since he’s a generational talent.
However, we’ve got our eyes on an under-the-radar quarterback that plays in the SEC. Read our 2025 Heisman Trophy odds and predictions to find out.
Other Awards
| Award | Winner |
|---|---|
| Biletnikoff (WR) | Ryan Williams (+500) |
| Doak Walker (RB) | Jeremiyah Love (+400) |
| Bear Bryant (Coach) | Brian Kelly (+1200) |
| Mackey (TE) | Eli Stowers (+600) |
| Davey O'Brien (QB) | Arch Manning (+400) |
Eli Stowers to win Mackey Award (+600)
Eli Stowers is widely considered to be the top tight end prospect in this class. The Vanderbilt standout is coming off an impressive season, where he made 49 receptions for 638 yards and five touchdowns as a sophomore.
Remember that this is the top target in Vanderbilt’s offense, as he led them in receiving yards last year.
Don’t be surprised to see him put up even big numbers as a junior, making him worth a look at (+600) odds.
This award is the ideal spot to choose one of the underdogs, as the odds are pretty flat, with RJ Maryland at the top at (+400).
