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Ranking the Top 75 Offenses for the 2025 College Football Season

TJ Inman

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75. Arkansas State Beavers
Jaylen Raynor is a playmaking quarterback who should be among the better options in the Sun Belt Conference. He now has more experience, which should lead to a reduction in interceptions. Corey Rucker is the leading target, and he might be the Sun Belt’s best receiver. The other targets are likely to come from the portal. The big question mark is the running game, as the offensive line needs to improve to help Ja’Quez Cross emerge as a consistent weapon that can consistently churn out yardage.

Week 1: Southeast Missouri State at Arkansas State (-10.5)
1. Ohio State Buckeyes
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The Ohio State Buckeyes averaged 35.7 points per game in the 2024 season, but they lost a ton of production and experience at running back, quarterback, and on the offensive line. Do they need to worry about the attack in Columbus? Ryan Day’s teams have averaged more than 30 points per game in each of the past ten seasons, and they don’t rebuild at Ohio State, they reload.

Jeremiah Smith is, quite possibly, the best player in the sport, regardless of position, and Carnell Tate is a terrific No. 2 option. Julian Sayin is an outstanding prospect at quarterback, and he impressed the Buckeyes as a redshirt player last season. Until proven otherwise, Ohio State will have one of the best offenses nationally.

Ohio State 2025 Win Total: 10.5

Top Transfer on Offense: TE Max Klare
2. Clemson Tigers
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The Clemson Tigers are counting on a return to national title contention in 2025. They have one of the best quarterbacks in the country returning, Cade Klubnik, leading the attack. The offensive line is a strength, particularly at left tackle, with potential All-American Blake Miller.

After years of not being good enough at wide receiver, Clemson feels like it has returned to having one of the best wide receiver units in the country, with a trio of stars (Bryant Wesco, TJ Moore, and Antonio Williams).

The only real question mark is whether freshman running back Gideon Davidson is ready to make a difference. The Tigers averaged 34.7 points per game last season, and there will be disappointment if they do not replicate and improve on that number in 2025.

Clemson 2025 Win Total: 9.5

Top Transfer on Offense: WR Tristan Smith
3. LSU Tigers
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The SEC should have quite a few good offenses thanks to the abundance of explosive athletes at skill positions. Still, the best attack in that conference should be the LSU Tigers, thanks primarily to the certainty at quarterback. Garrett Nussmeier threw for more than 4,000 yards and completed 64.2 percent of his passes in 2024, and the Bayou Bengals went out and added more weapons for him to rifle the ball to.

Nic Anderson was added from Oklahoma, and Barion Brown was brought in from Kentucky. They’ll join a lethal wide receiver room.

There are high hopes that Caden Durham can be the next great LSU running back, and additional balance on offense should help this unit reach elite status.

LSU 2025 Win Total: 8.5

Top Transfer on Offense: WR Nic Anderson
4. Penn State Nittany Lions
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Do the Penn State Nittany Lions have enough firepower to win the national title? They believe the additions at wide receiver, plus the return of Drew Allar at quarterback and the nation’s best running back duo (Nicholas Singleton and Kaytron Allen), will get PSU over the top.

Andy Kotelnicki received interest from schools looking to hire him as a head coach, but he is sticking in State College for another season. They also added Devonte Ross from Troy, Trebor Pena from Syracuse, and Kyron Hudson from USC. Those three players will likely be the top three receivers on the team. Tyler Warren will be sorely missed, but the Nittany Lions tend to have answers at tight end. Penn State needs to have the offense perform at an elite level against top competition, and the time is now or never for James Franklin.

Penn State 2025 Win Total: 10.5

Top Transfer on Offense: WR Trebor Pena
5. Texas Longhorns
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Arch Manning, Arch Manning, Arch Manning. This all comes down to Arch Manning. If the new starting quarterback for the Texas Longhorns (the current favorite to win the Heisman Trophy at +700) is as good as people think he will be, the Longhorns will have one of the nation’s best offenses.

CJ Baxter is back after missing all of last season with injury, and he will join Quintrevion Wisner to form a dynamic backfield. They have recruited exceptionally well at offensive line, which will pay dividends as they plug in former five-star recruits to open spots.

Receiver is a potential issue, but Steve Sarkisian has earned trust, and Ryan Wingo is a potential star in the making who could be ready to shine this season.

Texas 2025 Win Total: 9.5

Top Transfer on Offense: TE Jack Endries
6. Oregon Ducks
The Oregon Ducks have a lot of the ingredients in place to have one of the nation’s best offenses: offensive coordinator Will Stein is among the best offensive minds in the country, the offensive line should be terrific and one of the favorites for the Joe Moore Award as the best OL, Makhi Hughes is a supremely gifted running back that provides an upgrade to what was already an excellent running game. They have a terrific group of pass catchers with Evan Stewart leading and five-star freshman Dakorien Moore providing another high-end option. The only question mark is whether or not Dante Moore is ready to step in at quarterback and orchestrate this attack near the level of Bo Nix or Dillon Gabriel.

Top Transfer on Offense: OT Isaiah World
7. Alabama Crimson Tide
Alabama might have the best wide receiver room in the country. Ryan Williams was excellent in 2024 and should be even better as a sophomore. Germie Bernard is a reliable No. 2 option, and Isaiah Horton was a fantastic addition from Miami. Beyond those three starters, Alabama has many exciting young talents ready to break through. There is a lot to like about the skills of young running backs like Jam Miller and Richard Young, but Alabama did not run the ball well enough (sans Jalen Milroe scrambles) in 2024. The onus will fall on the offensive line. It’s a talented group, but they must improve in year two under Kalen DeBoer. Can Ty Simpson execute the offense at a high level? The biggest reason for my optimism is the return of the partnership of offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb and head coach DeBoer. When these two are together, their teams score many points, and I expect more of the same in 2025.

Top Transfer on Offense: WR Isaiah Horton
8. Texas Tech Red Raiders
The Texas Tech Red Raiders might be a surprising inclusion on this list, but a case can be made. Texas Tech averaged 462.8 yards per game (ninth best in the country) and 37.6 points per game in 2024 and returns a big chunk of what made that offense tick while adding some outstanding pieces from the transfer portal. The defense is a significant concern, but the offense should be a big reason for optimism in Lubbock. Quarterback Behren Morton is now a redshirt senior, and if he can stay healthy, he’ll be one of the more productive players at that position nationwide. The offensive line will be starting four redshirt seniors and one redshirt junior, and Quinten Joyner is a high-end addition at running back. Caleb Douglas is an underrated weapon at receiver, and the Red Raiders get former five-star Micah Hudson back to add quality depth.

Top Transfer on Offense: OT Howard Sampson
9. Miami Hurricanes
The Miami Hurricanes lost the best quarterback in the country and the No. 1 draft pick in the NFL Draft. That will be impossible to replace. Still, they were No. 1 in the country in yards per game and points per game in 2024. They return one of the best offensive lines in the country, plus a pair of very talented running backs in Mark Fletcher Jr. and Jordan Lyle. They are good at tight end with Elija Lofton and Alex Bauman. However, the wide receiver room is rebuilt and relies on a healthy CJ Daniels and the emergence of young players like Joshisa Trader. The most significant question mark is whether or not Carson Beck will be healthy and how he will translate from Georgia to Coral Gables.

Top Transfer on Offense: QB Carson Beck
10. Oklahoma Sooners
It seems a bit crazy to have a team that averaged only 331 yards and just 24 points per game anywhere near the top ten offenses for 2025, but that’s precisely what we are doing with the Oklahoma Sooners. The reason for the optimism is that the issues that plagued Oklahoma’s attack last season have been addressed in the offseason. There is a new offensive coordinator (Charles Arbuckle), and his quarterback from Washington State came with him. John Mateer is one of the best dual-threat QBs in the country, and he should be a massive upgrade on what Oklahoma had in 2024. Deion Burks and Jayden Gibson are healthy and should form an explosive one-two punch at receiver. Jaydn Ott was a late addition via the transfer portal and will be an interesting wrinkle at running back. The biggest question is whether the offensive line can hold up. Oklahoma has recruited at a top ten level for three straight seasons, and the time is now for that to pay off. Despite a tough schedule, the Sooners should be much better this season. For Brent Venables's job security, they sure better be.

Top Transfer on Offense: QB John Mateer
11. Indiana Hoosiers
The Indiana Hoosiers were a revelation in 2024, their first season with Curt Cignetti as head coach. Mike Shanahan is a fantastic offensive coordinator, and that combination returns to Bloomington for the 2025 campaign. So, the Hoosiers will be a threat on offense, regardless of personnel. Still, the personnel is pretty good, as Fernando Mendoza enters at quarterback with top targets Elijah Sarratt and Omar Cooper back at wide receiver. Mendoza has gotten buzz as a potential NFL Draft first-round pick, and IU bolstered the offensive line by adding Pat Coogan from Notre Dame. The running game should be strong with Roman Hemby, Lee Beebe, and Kaelon Black forming a good trio. The only genuine concern is trying to replace the blocking of tight end Zach Horton, but IU added a pair from the portal to fill that void. Indiana was second in the country in points per game (41.3) in 2024.

Top Transfer on Offense: QB Fernando Mendoza
12. Florida Gators
Billy Napier was nearly fired in 2024, but the Florida Gators finished strong, and there is the belief that the program is ready to take off this season. That belief starts, but does not end, with quarterback DJ Lagway. The ultra-talented Lagway is one of the best quarterbacks in the country, and I believe there is a real chance he will be considered the best at the position by the time the calendar turns to 2026. He’ll be given a great chance at success by an offensive line returning four starters and one of the best in the SEC. Tre Wilson, Kahleil Jackson, and J. Michael Sturdivant form a good trio of wide receivers, and there is plenty of talented depth with guys like Aidan Mizell and Tank Hawkins behind them, plus Hayden Hansen at tight end. Jadan Baugh was impressive at running back as a freshman, and Napier thinks he can be one of the better backs in the SEC this season. Florida’s numbers were not great a season ago, but they are set for a considerable jump, despite their demanding schedule.

Top Transfer on Offense: WR J. Michael Sturdivant
13. Louisville Cardinals
I trust Jeff Brohm on offense, and he happens to have some legitimate stars, particularly at running back, that could help elevate the offense to be one of the ACC’s best. There is continuity within the staff and scheme, and this will be Year 3 with Brohm as head coach and Brian Brohm as offensive coordinator. Miller Moss is taking over at quarterback and is adequate for a Brohm offense. Chris Bell is excellent, and they’ll need Caullin Lacy to stay healthy to provide a second threat at wide receiver. The best part of this attack is the terrific running back duo of Isaac Brown and Duke Watson. Brown is one of the country's best running backs, and people will know his name sooner rather than later, and Watson is an excellent second back. Moss's lack of mobility and the rebuilt offensive line are the biggest concerns.

Top Transfer on Offense: QB Miller Moss
14. Ole Miss Rebels
At this point, we are implicitly trusting Lane Kiffin on offense. Ole Miss averaged 38.6 points per game and 526.6 yards per game, top-five figures nationally in 2024. The Rebels lost a lot of production (Jaxson Dart, Tre Harris, Jordan Watkins), but Kiffin believes in quarterback Austin Simmons, and there is buzz from Oxford that he can be just as good as Dart. His pass catchers should be pretty good with Cayden Lee, Dae’Quan Wright, De’Zhaun Stribling, and Kiffin reloaded at offensive line through the transfer portal. The biggest concern beyond Simmons's inexperience is at the running back position. The top four rushers from 2024 are gone, and the presumed starter is Logan Diggs, a player coming off an ACL injury at LSU. This attack will go at a quick tempo and end up very productive, but there are at least a few question marks.

Top Transfer on Offense: OG Patrick Kutas
15. Notre Dame Fighting Irish
There are certainly questions about the Notre Dame quarterback situation, but the Fighting Irish will have a dominant running game, and that alone warrants a spot on this list. Notre Dame averaged 36.1 points per game last season, but it is doubtful that CJ Carr can step in and replicate the success of Riley Leonard, at least not right away. Carr is talented, and the Fighting Irish have upgraded at the wide receiver position. That should help Carr acclimate to starting, and the offensive line will be one of the nation’s best once again. The backbone of this attack will be the duo of Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price, and they have the potential to both hit home runs with long runs or grind opponents down with the physical offensive line.

Top Transfer on Offense: WR Malachi Fields
16. Arizona State Sun Devils
The Arizona State Sun Devils rode the physical running of Cam Skattebo and the emergence of quarterback Sam Leavitt to nearly 430 yards per game and an impressive 32.9 points per game in 2024. Skattebo is now with the New York Giants and is someone they cannot replace. The other parts of the offense are probably upgraded overall, and Leavitt should be even better in 2025. Jordyn Tyson is one of the best receivers in the country, and Malik McClain is an excellent No. 2 option. Kyson Brown and Army transfer Kanye Udoh should combine to prevent the running game from dropping off much, and the offensive line will start five redshirt or graduate seniors. Kenny Dillingham is an outstanding offensive mind, and the Sun Devils will be one of the best attacks in the Big 12.

Top Transfer on Offense: WR Jaren Hamilton
17. Georgia Bulldogs
Georgia won the Southeastern Conference, but it was a disappointing campaign for the Bulldogs. They never looked a legitimate national title threat and the running game was inexplicably bad. UGA somehow only averaged 124.4 yards per game on the ground. Nate Frazier and Illinois transfer Josh McCray should be able to raise the floor of the rushing attack, but it will be up to the offensive line to perform at a higher level than it did in 2024. Gunner Stockton is in as the starting quarterback and will have better pass catchers than Carson Beck had at his disposal a season ago. Oscar Delp is one of the nation’s best tight ends, and the Bulldogs have USC transfer Zachariah Branch, Miami transfer Colbie Young, and Texas A&M transfer Noah Thomas as veterans. In addition, young targets like Sacovie White and Talyn Taylor are ready to step up. The ceiling is pretty high, but Georgia has to start by running the ball much better.

Top Transfer on Offense: WR Zachariah Branch
18. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
Brent Key has established Georgia Tech as a consistent tough out in the ACC, but they hope to take a step up in 2025 and challenge for the ACC crown. This is a balanced team that could throw the ball better than they did a season ago, with the addition of Eric Rivers and Dean Patterson from Florida International, plus the return of Malik Rutherford. The best part of the attack will undoubtedly be the rushing attack and the physical offensive line. Haynes King is one of the toughest quarterbacks in the country, and Jamal Haynes is an awesome running back with Trelain Maddox and Malachi Hosley serving as capable backups. All-American right guard Keylan Rutledge leads the offensive line, and the rest of the group is good enough to form one of the ACC’s best lines.

Top Transfer on Offense: WR Eric Rivers
19. Kansas State Wildcats
Avery Johnson’s prodigious talent gives Kansas State a chance to have one of the best offenses in the Big 12. He’s a unique dual-threat player, and if he can stay healthy and elevate his play after an uneven 2024, the Wildcats will be in the mix in the Big 12 race. However, he’s not alone. Dylan Edwards is an excellent fit for the KSU attack and returns as the primary back. They are good at tight end, and this coaching staff knows how to utilize that position, plus Jayce Brown as the leading receiver. The offensive line is good enough, but Johnson's ability to elevate those around him is the key to the whole thing. One college football assistant told Athlon Sports, “Avery could be a superstar, a Heisman-level guy, but they’ve got to build up the talent around him. This could be one of the best and most creative offenses in the country this season if he continues to improve."

Top Transfer on Offense: IOL JB Nelson
20. USC Trojans
Lincoln Riley is probably able to just roll the ball out and produce a pretty good offense. In 2024, there were a lot of issues for the USC Trojans, but they still managed to average 437 yards and score more than 30 points per game. Those are impressive numbers but they tinkered at quarterback before eventually settling on Jayden Maiava and there are reasons to believe 2025 should be slightly better.

Maiava is now the unquestioned number one quarterback and starter, the offensive line is talented, and the Trojans have a pair of really good receivers in Ja’Kobi Lane and Makai Lemon. They lost both lead running backs from last year’s team and need Waymond Jordan and Eli Sanders to step up as transfers.

Top Transfer on Offense: IOL DJ Wingfield
21. Baylor Bears
The Baylor Bears were right behind Texas Tech as the top offense in the Big 12 in 2024. They averaged 34.4 points and racked up 440 yards per game as they got hot down the stretch, which cooled Dave Aranda's hot seat.

The attack needs to be great in 2025, and they return quarterback Sawyer Robertson and top running back Bryson Washington to lead the offense. The offensive line is filled with veterans, and they are pretty good, albeit not very deep, at wide receiver.

Baylor is one of many potential challengers for the Big 12 crown.
22. Texas A&M Aggies
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Moving on to the actual Texas A&M offense, the Aggies can do one thing at an elite level, earning them a spot in the top 25: run the ball. Yes, the Aggies should have one of the country’s best rushing attacks with a great offensive line, the trio of Le’Veon Moss, Rueben Owens, and Amari Daniels at running back, and Marcel Reed as a mobile threat at quarterback.

They will lean on being a physical rushing team, and that fits head coach Mike Elko to a “T.” The big question will be whether or not they can be good enough through the air. Terry Bussey and KC Concepcion are good, but Reed has not proven to be an efficient passer, at least not yet.

Top Transfer on Offense: WR Kevin Concepcion
23. Auburn Tigers
The Auburn Tigers averaged 27.8 points and nearly 430 yards per game in 2024, but the season was a disappointment, thanks to turnovers. They lost nine fumbles, threw 13 interceptions and gave the ball away 22 times, which is not a formula for success.

Jarquez Hunter is gone at running back, but there is optimism that the Tigers are ready to roar under Hugh Freeze in 2025. Jackson Arnold is a big bet at quarterback. Still, he undoubtedly has talent, and has a great group of pass catchers at his disposal: Cam Coleman, Malcolm Simmons, and Eric Singleton Jr. are a great trio.

The offensive line is good, but there are questions at running back and whether or not things will finally click for Arnold in this system but the talent is there to replicate last season but doing it with fewer turnovers.

Top Transfer on Offense: WR Eric Singleton Jr.
24. SMU Mustangs
SMU’s returning talent does not suggest they will have one of the better offenses in the ACC. However, the Mustangs do have Rhett Lashlee and quarterback Kevin Jennings, which gives them enough benefit of the doubt to earn the 25^th spot.

The offensive line should be pretty good as they have recruited well there. They are also very optimistic that the incoming freshman class will be ready to contribute immediately at wide receiver. The Mustangs will need those new wideouts to show out right away because it’s a near-total reset at that position.

Seeing a big step back from SMU this season would not be shocking, but Rhett Lashlee is an outstanding coach. The cupboard is not bare, so the prediction is that there will only be a small step-back in 2025 on offense.

Top Transfer on Offense: RB Chris Johnson Jr.
25. South Florida Bulls
There will be many potent offenses in the Group of Five ranks, but I don’t think any of them will quite stack up to the firepower the South Florida Bulls will have. Byrum Brown is healthy and can be the best quarterback outside a power conference this season. Head coach Alex Golesh is a proven offensive whiz. Tennessee missed him last season! Keshaun Singleton is an excellent deep threat at wide receiver, with a lot of depth at the receiver position. If the offensive line transfers they brought in can mesh with returning members of the line, the Bulls will be tough for American Athletic opponents to stop.

Top Transfer on Offense: OT Conner McLaughlin
26. TCU Horned Frogs
The TCU Horned Frogs return the Big 12’s leading passer with Josh Hoover back to orchestrate the attack for Sonny Dykes. He threw for nearly 4,000 yards and had 27 touchdown passes, and they have several good options at receiver. The passing attack was not an issue in 2024, and it won’t be this season either. For TCU’s offense to take a step forward, they must improve on the ground. They only averaged 113.9 rushing yards per game, which has to improve. There are no running backs that jump out as being able to increase the production, so someone like redshirt freshman Nate Palmer emerging would be a big deal.

Top Transfer on Offense: WR Jordan Dwyer
27. Navy Midshipmen
The Navy Midshipmen should not be capable of producing one of the better offenses in the country. There are so many disadvantages built into the current system that it should make it hard for any of the military academies to be competitive, let alone excel. However, a unique system, good coaching, and smart personnel decisions can (and do) overcome many obstacles, and the Navy should be excited about what they can accomplish in 2025. Quarterback Blake Horvath is back and ready to put up big numbers again, and he’s joined by backfield mates Alex Tecza and Eli Heidenreich. Heidenreich, in particular, is an interesting weapon because he’s such a good pass catcher as a slot back. Most defenses are not prepared to defend that, and they are hoping to replicate a top ten rushing attack and the 31.3 points per game they had in 2024.

Top Transfer on Offense: None
28. Boise State Broncos
Yes, Boise State lost generational star Ashton Jeanty. That is a considerable loss, and they won’t be able to replace what he brought to the attack. They are not bereft of talent on the blue turf, though. Quarterback Maddux Madsen was darn good in his own right, throwing for more than 3,000 yards with 23 touchdowns and just six interceptions. Sire Gaines averaged a fantastic 7.8 yards per carry last season and will now be asked to step up into the feature back role. We know the offensive line will be solid, and with Madsen and Gaines filling bigger roles, Boise State should still be tough to stop.

Top Transfer on Offense: OT Miles Walker
29. South Carolina Gamecocks
There are some real concerns about just how high the ceiling is for the pieces surrounding the quarterback, but when the quarterback is LaNorris Sellers, the South Carolina Gamecocks offense is in good hands, and the floor is pretty high. The Gamecocks averaged 30.5 points per game but just 407.8 yards per game in 2024, and they turned the ball over too much. Rocket Sanders is gone, and the Gamecocks are now hoping to cobble together an effective ground game with transfer Rahsul Faison (eligibility still in question) and Oscar Adaway. Leading pass catcher Josh Simon is gone, and Shane Beamer is banking on a breakout season for Nyck Harbor, something that I’m not sold on. Sellers is fantastic, but he will need some help going against a schedule that includes games against Missouri, LSU, Oklahoma, Alabama, Ole Miss, Texas A&M, and Clemson.

Top Transfer on Offense: RB Rahsui Faison
30. Iowa State Cyclones
Rocco Becht is one of the best and most proven quarterbacks in the Big 12. He has already thrown for 6,690 yards and 48 touchdowns in his career in Ames. Becht lost his top two pass catchers, as Jaylin Noel and Jayden Higgins are off to the NFL. The Cyclones will probably lean more on the tight end position and hope East Carolina transfer Chase Sowell can make the leap to the Big 12. The running back position should be strong with Carson Hansen and Abu Sama III, and the offensive line is solid. If the transfer receivers can live up to the standard set last season, Iowa State will overperform this ranking.

Top Transfer on Offense: WR Chase Sowell
31. BYU Cougars
The BYU Cougars averaged 31.2 points per game but only racked up 392.3 yards per game in 2024. There is hope for improvement in 2025 after quarterback Jake Retzlaff (pending eligibility, following a civil suit related to a sexual assault) showed significant progress during the season and helped lead the Cougars to an 11-2 record. He needs to improve his 57.9 completion percentage and reduce the number of interceptions. Leading receiver Chase Roberts and leading rusher LJ Martin are both back, and UCLA transfer Carsen Ryan should be a weapon at tight end.

Top Transfer on Offense: TE Carsen Ryan
32. Illinois Fighting Illini
Luke Altmyer is back, and that sets the Illini up for a potential run at the College Football Playoff. He’s not alone, of course. The offensive line is a strength with a ton of experience and quality returning. That should help Illinois run the ball better than they did in 202,4, but the loss of running back Josh McCray is a blow. Aidan Laughery returns after averaging 6.07 yards per run, but both he and Kaden Feagin have to stay healthy, something that has been a problem. The most significant question mark is at wide receiver, as Pat Bryant and Zakhari Franklin are both in the NFL. Is a combination of Malik Elzy, WVU transfer Hudson Clement, and some young development pieces enough to push the Illini’s offense above where it was last season?

Top Transfer on Offense: OT Ayden Knapik
33. Arkansas Razorbacks
Sam Pittman’s job is in jeopardy as the Arkansas Razorbacks enter the 2025 season with more roster turnover than any other team in the SEC. Bobby Petrino is back as the offensive coordinator again, and dual-threat quarterback Taylen Green is the high-ceiling motor for the attack. The rest of the offense is mainly new. Mike Washington is a running back from New Mexico State, and the pass catchers will be led by incoming players from Stanford, Charlotte, Fresno State, and UAB. The offensive line is a significant question mark. Is this group of shifted personnel and transfers good enough to protect Green and give the Razorbacks a chance against a demanding SEC schedule? That seems doubtful, barring unforeseen development at multiple points.

Top Transfer on Offense: OT Corey Robinson
34. Washington Huskies
The Washington Huskies have a potential star at quarterback and that is enough to merit a spot in the top 40. The pieces around Demond Williams Jr. and his possible progression makes Washington a candidate to outperform this ranking and end up a top 20 attack if everything comes together in 2025. Demond Williams is on the small side for a Big Ten quarterback and that could leave him prone to injury but he’s accurate, playing in a good system and has the ability to break a big play with his legs every time he touches the ball. Denzel Boston is a good number one receiver but do the Huskies have enough beyond him at wideout? Williams can lean on Jonah Coleman, a really good running back that can be a workhorse if needed but the offensive line does have to improve.

Top Transfer on Offense: OT Carver Willis
35. Nebraska Cornhuskers
It is year three for Matt Rhule at Nebraska. Consider yourself warned. His previous stops showed massive jumps forward in year number three (Temple and Baylor) and the Big Red faithful are counting on that in Lincoln. Nebraska returns quarterback Dylan Raiola and they’ve invested in the transfer portal to try and give him enough weapons to contend. Jacory Barney, Nyziah Hunter, and key transfer (fully intended) Dane Key from Kentucky were added and Nebraska believes a pair of freshmen (Isaiah Mozee and Cortez Mills) can help right away. The offensive line should be better than it was last season but it’s still not a major strength and I don’t think the running backs are at all special. Dana Holgorsen is the offensive coordinator and has had a full offseason to work with Raiola to formulate a plan to improve the attack.

Top Transfer on Offense: WR Dane Key
36. West Virginia Mountaineers
The West Virginia Mountaineers have Rich Rodriguez back at head coach and I’m blindly placing trust in Rich Rod to put a good offense on the field. The 2024 version of Jacksonville State was the top scoring team in Conference USA and Rodriguez will do what he does best: play at a very quick tempo and run the heck out of the ball. Jahiem White and Jaylan Knighton are a terrific running back tandem and a great starting point but it’s fair to question whether quarterback Nicco Marchiol is a good fit for this style (he’s not), whether they have any dangerous weapons at wide receiver that will cause defenses problems (iffy) and how the restructured offensive line will perform.

Top Transfer on Offense: IOL Carson Lee
37. Missouri Tigers
Missouri averaged 28.9 points per game last season and were under 390 yards per game. They battled injuries at key spots and are largely resetting the offense for the 2025 season. Beau Pribula is in at quarterback as Eli Drinkwitz landed him from Penn State. He’s a very mobile option and the offense will likely change with his skillset. The best portal addition might end up being running back Ahmad Hardy. He was awesome as a freshman at Louisiana-Monroe and should be great playing behind a good offensive line with at least two future NFL players on it. Wide receiver is the biggest potential concern but Kevin Coleman Jr. was a good addition to help offset the loss of Luther Burden.

Top Transfer on Offense: WR Kevin Coleman Jr.
38. Tennessee Volunteers
Josh Heupel won’t put a bad offense on the field but there are a lot of red flags that should cause some concern for Vols fans. The attack did suffer some last season without former whiz assistant Alex Golesh (head coach at South Florida). Standing up to Nico Iamaleava’s camp’s demands was the right thing to do but Joey Aguilar, while decent, is a downgrade at quarterback and the Vols return only three starters from the 2024 attack. Dylan Sampson was awesome and I don’t think Peyton Lewis or DeSean Bishop can replace him (although they should be pretty good) and the wide receiver room is going to rely on true freshmen to fill roles and underperforming players like Mike Matthews to step up. The offensive line has to replace four starters and will be a work in progress. Heupel is really good but he has his work cut out for him this season.

Top Transfer on Offense: QB Luke Kromenhoek
39. North Carolina State Wolfpack
The North Carolina State Wolfpack averaged 28.5 points per game (62^nd nationally) and head coach Dave Doeren promoted Kurt Roper from quarterbacks coach to offensive coordinator. Quarterback CJ Bailey and running back Hollywood Smothers are the two biggest reasons for optimism. Bailey started eight games a season ago, and the Wolfpack are counting on him taking a leap forward in 2025. Smothers is an explosive back who can run and catch well out of the backfield. Tight end Justin Joly and receiver Noah Rogers are the two best receivers, but they do need to find a good combination on the offensive line to make it all come together an improved unit this season.

Top Transfer on Offense: IOL Jalen Grant
40. Michigan Wolverines
Michigan’s passing attack in 2024 was shockingly ineffective. They failed to complete a pass of more than 40 yards and fielded one of the worst passing offenses in the whole country. That tanked their offense and they hit the reset button prior to 2025. Chip Lindsey is in as the new offensive coordinator and he’ll have some improved personnel to work with in Ann Arbor. Donaven McCulley is a good start at wide receiver, and the Wolverines believe their system and offensive line can get the most out of Alabama transfer running back Justice Haynes. The big question mark is whether or not the Wolverines can get adequate quarterback play. We know it will be better than last season with Fresno State transfer Mikey Keene and 5-star phenom Bryce Underwood set to battle it out for playing time. If one of those players emerges as a true answer, Michigan becomes a College Football Playoff contender again.
41. Utah Utes
Utah’s 2024 was a disaster but I love what they’ve done in the offseason and am banking on a bounce back season for the Utes. Jason Beck is a good hire at offensive coordinator and they landed true running quarterback Devon Dampier in the transfer portal. If the plan is to run Dampier behind a big offensive line, re-establish some physicality and give the ball to Washington State transfer Wayshawn Parker, we know they’ll improve on offense. The x-factor will be whether or not Utah has any wide receivers that can scare opposing defenses and help prevent teams from loading the box against them.
42. Pittsburgh Panthers
The Pittsburgh Panthers started out 7-0, red-hot and with quarterback Eli Holstein playing like a star under offensive coordinator Kade Bell. A nagging ankle injury and a tougher schedule down the stretch hampered the Panthers, and they limped to a 0-6 finish but still averaged 32.9 points per game. Holstein is healthy again, and running back Desmond Reid is a good multi-purpose threat. The offense could be held down by a lack of top-end receivers and an offensive line that is now relying on incoming players from the transfer portal to elevate the unit.

Top Transfer on Offense: WR Deuce Spann
43. Michigan State Spartans
Michigan State’s porous offensive line limited any success they could have had in Jonathan Smith’s first season in East Lansing. They averaged only 3.51 yards per rush and quarterback Aidan Chiles was constantly under pressure. Now a junior, Chiles has to play with more consistency and better decision-making. His top target is Nick Marsh, and keeping him in green and white was a big deal for MSU. They are going to need big seasons from transfer starters at center, right guard, and right tackle.

Top Transfer on Offense: OT Conner Moore
44. Colorado Buffaloes
The Colorado Buffaloes averaged 32.9 points per game and better than six yards per play in 2024. Of course, star quarterback Shedeur Sanders and receiver Travis Hunter are both gone. As are fellow wideouts LaJohntay Wester, Will Sheppard, and Jimmy Horn Jr. Deion Sanders is not completely starting over, though. There is still plenty of talent available in Boulder, with receivers like Dre'lon Miller and Omarion Miller ready to break out for star turns. The offensive line is expected to be much better, and the Buffaloes should be able to lean more on the running game. The quarterback play is a wild card with true freshman Julian “JuJu” Lewis and transfer Kaidon Salter expected to compete and possibly split time after both showed up at Big 12 Media Days representing the team.

Top Transfer on Offense: QB Kaidon Salter
45. Syracuse Orange
Syracuse had one of the best passing offenses in the country in 2024 but they are facing a massive amount of personnel turnover. The Orange are in the top 50 of this list because of some faith in the system but there are is still some talent and reasons for hope beyond just blind optimism. Rickie Collins (LSU) and Steve Angeli (Notre Dame) will battle for the starting quarterback job, and I think Collins gets the edge. Johntay Cook arrives from Texas and joins a good returning stable of wideouts, so the passing attack should not fall off the cliff. However, the running game absolutely has to improve, and that means the line plus backs Yasin Willis and Will Nixon must step up.
46. James Madison Dukes
I think James Madison is going to win the Sun Belt and they could challenge for the Group of Five spot in the College Football Playoff, if they get some good breaks. The offense was good a season ago and despite likely missing Alonza Barnett at quarterback with an injury, the Dukes have options with Matthew Sluka or Camden Coleman (Richmond). I like the transfer receivers they brought in, and if the offensive line can stay healthy, the best stable of running backs in the league will put up big numbers.

Top Transfer on Offense: QB Matthew Sluka
47. Rutgers Scarlet Knights
Rutgers has question marks at a lot of positions, but the offense should be pretty solid thanks to improving quarterback play from Athan Kaliakmanis and a much-improved group of wide receivers. Ian Strong, KJ Duff, and DT Sheffield are a darn good trio. Of course, head coach Greg Schiano would prefer to grind out games with the rushing attack, and they have to replace Kyle Monangai. They’ll rely on Antwan Raymond and transfer CJ Campbell. Is the line good enough to elevate Rutgers beyond just mediocre?

Top Transfer on Offense: WR DT Sheffield
48. Iowa Hawkeyes
I hope you got your jokes out about the Iowa offense because the Hawkeyes actually improved to have a top 75 attack (just barely) in 2024 and offensive coordinator Tim Lester now has a good quarterback and a chance to move the attack forward into the top 50. The rushing attack was the second-best one in the Big Ten but they now must replace running back Kaleb Johnson with Kamari Moulton. Iowa has Gennings Dunker and Logan Jones, two all-Big Ten performers. The tight ends are, of course, good, and the receivers are equally impressive with Jacob Gill and Reece Vander Zee returning. The key will be whether or not Mark Gronowski can match the hype he’s received after transferring in from South Dakota State.

Top Transfer on Offense: QB Mark Gronowski
49. Duke Blue Devils
The Duke Blue Devils had a successful first season under Manny Diaz but there was certainly room for improvement on offense after they struggled on third down and Maalik Murphy make too many mistakes. The coaching staff clearly felt they could do better and they invested in a major way to bring in Darian Mensah from Tulane. Mensah was not alone as they added Andrel Anthony from Oklahoma and Cooper Barkate from Harvard. The offensive line is above average but the running game does need to improve and they are counting on Jaquez Moore to return from injury and make a difference.

2025 Win Total: 6.5

Top Offensive Transfer: Andrel Anthony - WR
50. Minnesota Golden Gophers
The Minnesota Golden Gophers have won at least eight games in three of the past four seasons and PJ Fleck is now one of the longest-tenured coaches in the Big Ten, nearing a decade in Minneapolis. Has he hit the ceiling on what he is capable of though? Or, is a breakthrough season coming for the Gophers? They will need to improve in the running game after underperforming without top running back Darius Taylor. He’s healthy again and will be one of the better running backs in the league plus they brought in AJ Turner from Marshall. The offensive line was restructured through the transfer portal but I’m not sure if the weapons around Taylor are good enough after losing Daniel Jackson and Elijah Spencer. Hopes are high for Drake Lindsey at quarterback but he’ll be leaning on transfers at wide receiver.

Top Offensive Transfer: Javon Tracy, WR
51. UTSA Roadrunners
The UTSA Roadrunners averaged 33.2 points per game in 2024 and they return star quarterback Owen McCown after having the nation’s 11^th-best passing attack. Five of the top six receivers are back for McCown to throw to and the offensive line gets back four of the five starters from a unit that was above-average. This team began the season just 3-5 but won four of their final five games and then blew out Coastal Carolina in the finale. Jeff Traylor is still in town and that means the Roadrunners will be a force to be reckoned with on offense.
52. Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
There are some coaches and offensive systems that have earned blind trust. Tyson Helton and the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers fall into that category. Helton’s attack faltered down the stretch in 2024 and he turned to the transfer portal to bring in Maverick McIvor from Abilene Christian. McIvor threw for more than 8,000 yards during the past three seasons and this system will give him the opportunity to put up huge numbers. They’ll be able to chuck it around but the question will be whether or not they can find enough balance with a competent ground game.

2025 Win Total: 7.5

Top Offensive Transfer: Maverick McIvor - QB
53. Army Black Knights
Army head coach Jeff Monken is incredibly impressive and, in my humble opinion, one of the more underappreciated head coaches in the country. He led Army to 11 wins in 2018 and a remarkable 12-2 last season. Those are the only two teams in Army history to win more than ten games! That will be incredibly hard to replicate this season as they try to replace a great quarterback but you know how the offense is going to work. They will run the ball really well, be a major pain to play against and players that no one knows yet will step up into roles. Quarterback Dewayne Coleman is not as big or powerful as Bryson Daily but he’s quick and understands the system plus the Black Knights have a trio of backs that offer a mix of speed and power. Doubt Jeff Monken at your own peril.

2025 Win Total: 7.5
54. Florida State Seminoles
How will the Florida State Seminoles and head coach Mike Norvell respond to one of the more shockingly poor seasons for any power conference team in recent memory? The Florida State Seminoles went from title contender and ACC Champions to a 2-10 laughingstock in just one year and now Norvell is feeling the heat besides high school recruiting is not going as well as expected in Tallahassee and they’ve had to hit the reset button on the coaching staff and the roster. Gus Malzahn is an interesting choice at offensive coordinator but I’m not sure he’s a particularly inspiring selection. Thomas Castellanos certainly has confidence but he just finished struggling to throw the ball at Boston College and it will be tough to keep him healthy. The receivers are not great and the running backs are merely average but the offensive line does offer a major reason for hope. FSU brought in a number of transfers to fix this unit and it could work really well with Luke Petitbon leading the way at center.

2025 Win Total: 7.5

Top Offensive Transfer: Luke Petitbon, Center
55. UCLA Bruins
The UCLA Bruins made splashy headlines in the spring when they snagged Nico Iamaleava from the transfer portal after he left Tennessee. The success, or failure, of Deshaun Foster’s second season in Westwood is going to be determined by much more than just the quarterback, though. Kwazi Gilmer is back at wide receiver, and he’s joined by Mikey Matthews from Cal to form a good duo but if either one of those guys get hurt, the Bruins are in trouble as that group is paper thin. Jaivian Thomas and Jalen Berger were good additions at running back, but it won’t matter much at all if the offensive line portal additions don’t drastically improve that group. I’m skeptical the Bruins can navigate a tricky schedule to overperform tepid expectations.

2025 Win Total: 5.5

Top Offensive Transfer: Nico Iamaleava - QB
56. Kansas Jayhawks
The Kansas Jayhawks took a step back last season but still managed to average 29.7 points per game and 6.58 yards per play. Quarterback Jalon Daniels continues to be a tantalizing talent that has yet to fulfill his potential and struggles to stay healthy, and the Jayhawks return only three offensive starters from the 2024 campaign. The offensive line is always going to be above average with this coaching staff, and center Bryce Foster is one of the better players in the Big 12. I do have serious questions about the skill groups, particularly the receivers, but if Daniels can mesh with the new offensive coordinator, Kansas will improve on its performance from 2024.

Top Offensive Transfer: Leshon Williams - RB

2025 Win Total: 7.5
57. Mississippi State Bulldogs
Can head coach Jeff Lebby turn up the dial on the offense after a subpar 2024? Quarterback Blake Shapen, after only playing four games last season, while the rest of the attack is largely going to feature incoming transfers. Lebby is known as a coach who wants to chuck the ball around, but I really like the potential of the running attack with Fluff Bothwell and Davon Booth running behind a big offensive line. The receivers are a question mark, but they should be deeper than they were a season ago, with Jordan Mosley joined by several transfers. This offense won’t be great, but the Bulldogs should take a step forward.

Top Offensive Transfer: Fluff Bothwell - RB

2025 Win Total: 3.5
58. Boston College Eagles
Bill O’Brien is known for coming up with strong offenses but the personnel of his 2024 Boston College attack didn’t mesh with what he wanted, particularly at quarterback. Thomas Castellanos was benched midseason and transferred out to Florida State, and the Eagles now turn the page to Grayson James (or Dylan Lonergan). James is a much better passer than Castellanos was and fits the style O’Brien wants to play. Lewis Bond and Reed Harris form a good one-two punch at wide receiver, and Turbo Richard has a chance to be a high-end running back in the ACC. The big question mark will be the offensive line and whether they can replace some good players that left after 2024 and still be an above-average group.

Top Offensive Transfer - VJ Wilkins - WR

2025 Win Total: 5.5
59. Virginia Tech Hokies
Brent Pry enters the 2025 season squarely on the hot seat after underwhelming as the head coach in Blacksburg. The Virginia Tech Hokies return talented quarterback Kyron Drones but is he ready to actually step forward and fulfill his potential? Bhayshul Tuten is a huge loss at running back, and they are relying on transfers from Bowling Green, Central Missouri, and Coastal Carolina to fill his shoes. The receivers' room is pretty good with Ayden Greene leading the way and a pair of strong transfers. The offensive line lost some really good players, though I’m skeptical Pry is able to plug adequate pieces into those holes.

Top Offensive Transfer: Cameron Seldon - WR

Week One: South Carolina vs. Virginia Tech (+8.5)
60. Arizona Wildcats
Year one of the Brent Brennan era was an unmitigated disaster and he’s already on the hot seat in Tucson. They lose top receiver Tetairoa McMillan and are hoping a new offensive coordinator can rev up the attack. Seth Doege comes from Marshall, and he’s being relied on to get the best out of quarterback Noah Fifita. The Wildcats will have five new starters on the offensive line, but at least they’ll be blocking for a veteran quarterback and a really good transfer running back in Ismail Mahdi (Texas State). Fifita can throw to Washington State transfer Kris Hutson and New Mexico transfer Luke Wysong plus some decent returning pieces.

Top Offensive Transfer: Ismail Mahdi - RB

Week One: Hawaii at Arizona (-14.5)
61. Cincinnati Bearcats
Brendan Sorsby is a quality veteran quarterback, but can the new receivers and running backs, plus a restructured offensive line, do enough to elevate the Cincinnati Bearcats offense above average? Leading rusher Corey Kiner is gone, and they’ll turn to Tawee Walker plus Evan Pryor to fill that hole. The top four wide receivers might all be transfers. That could be a positive, but it might not work out if players like Jeff Caldwell can’t make the jump up multiple levels (Lindenwood) or if Cyrus Allen can’t play up to his potential. Cincinnati averaged 25.2 points per game last season, but they fell apart late with five straight games of fewer than 25 points to close the season.

Top Offensive Transfer: Joe Cotton - OL

Week One: Nebraska vs. Cincinnati (+7)
62. Virginia Cavaliers
The Virginia Cavaliers have a head coach with an offensive background, but UVA has been unable to get the offensive line figured out, and it threatens to sink Tony Elliott’s tenure. They landed Monroe Mills from Louisville in a huge transfer portal coup, but Mills then suffered a knee injury in the spring, and they have to shuffle again. Chandler Morris is in at quarterback after being very productive at North Texas. He threw too many interceptions for the Mean Green, and the wide receivers are a weakness for this club.

Top Offensive Transfer: Chandler Morris - QB

Week One: Coastal Carolina at Virginia (-12.5)
63. Wisconsin Badgers
Luke Fickell is on the hot seat and he can largely thank his decision to hire offensive coordinator Phil Longo at the outset of his tenure. That was an attempt to change the DNA and identity of the Wisconsin program and it never really clicked. Longo is out and Wisconsin absolutely has to figure out how to run the ball again. The offensive line has to regain the toughness and physicality that were trademarks of the Barry Alvarez and Bret Bielema and Paul Chryst eras, but at least Billy Edwards (transfer from Maryland) is used to playing behind suspect lines. Oddly, the position group that might be in the best shape could be the receivers. Vinny Anthony is good and averaged more than 17 yards per catch in 2024, and Jayden Ballard is an Ohio State transfer.

Top Offensive Transfer: Billy Edwards - QB

Week One: Miami of Ohio at Wisconsin (-17.5)
64. North Carolina Tar Heels
We all know that Bill Belichick is the new head coach in Chapel Hill, but have you taken a peek at his coaching staff? It is interesting, to say the least. Freddie Kitchens is the offensive coordinator, and I’m skeptical that works out, but the Tar Heels were able to ramp up the depth through the portal but are there difference makers on this unit? Three starters are back on the line, and it’s a really large line that could thrive with run blocking, but Omarion Hampton is now a Los Angeles Chargers star, and Davion Gause is not the same type of talent. The receivers look very average, but who will be throwing them the ball? Will it be Gio Lopez, the transfer from South Alabama, or returning QB Max Johnson (if he can stay healthy)?

Top Offensive Transfer: Daniel King - OL

Week One: TCU at North Carolina (+3.5)
65. Kentucky Wildcats
The Mark Stoops era has been marked by consistently solid teams and decent success, particularly when you factor in the level of competition. That written, Stoops has a gigantic buyout, and he’ll be the head coach until he decides to move on. The offense is generally not something that could be considered enjoyable, and this year doesn’t look like it will be much different. UK continues to try and find success at quarterback via the portal, and each attempt has been a swing and a miss thus far. Zach Calzada is up next, but they lost both Dane Key and Barion Brown, so who is he throwing to? The hope is that Alabama transfer Kendrick Law is ready to be a star and that they can lean on the running game with a big line and transfer RB Dante Dowdell.

Top Offensive Transfer: Alex Wollschlaeger - OT

Week One: Toledo at Kentucky (-8.5)
66. Vanderbilt Commodores
The Vanderbilt Commodores have a lot of question marks. Still, they have the ultimate competitor in quarterback Diego Pavia and his favorite target in tight end Eli Stowers returning, and that’s a heck of a start.

The Commodores averaged nearly 28 points per game, but that’s a bit deceiving, as they only had 318 yards per game, and now are mostly starting over at wide receiver and running back. Vandy also has to integrate four new starters on the offensive line, each of whom came from the transfer portal.

Top Offensive Portal Player: Jordan White - OT

Week 1: Charleston Southern at Vanderbilt (-36.5)
67. UConn Huskies
The UConn Huskies were a stunning surprise in 2024, finishing 9-4 and averaging 31.9 points per game on offense. There were certainly some low points: 7 points in the opener against Maryland, 20 against a bad Wake Forest team, and just 17 points in late October against Rice.

That said, the Huskies return both Joe Fagnano and Nick Evers at quarterback, and Cam Edwards is a darn good running back to lead the rushing attack, while the receivers should be plenty solid. The offensive line is a bit retooled but has the pieces to be decent again.

Jim Mora Jr. appears to have built a steady ship in Storrs.

Top Offensive Transfer: Ty Chan - OT
68. UNLV Rebels
I believe in Dan Mullen. The former Florida and Mississippi State head coach is one of the brightest offensive minds in the country, and he’s back on the sidelines after a stint in television. Mullen is now with the UNLV Rebels and I am confident he’ll have them rolling shortly but I do question basically everything about the personnel, outside of running back Jai’Den Thomas.

Anthony Colandrea and former Michigan quarterback Alex Orji are an interesting pair under center, but both are flawed, plus the wide receivers and offensive line are basically unknowns.

Top Offensive Transfer: JoJo Earle - WR

Week 0: Idaho State at UNLV (-25.5)
69. Buffalo Bulls
The Buffalo Bulls are my pick to win the MAC, and I think they’ll lean on the trio of Ta’Quan Roberson (QB), Victor Snow (WR), and top running back Al-Jay Henderson to accomplish that goal.

The offensive line is a strength, and the Bulls should have one of the best rushing attacks in the league. Pete Lembo is a very good coach, and Buffalo should improve on their 28.8 points per game output from last season.

Top Offensive Transfer: Ta'Quan Roberson - QB

Week 1: Buffalo (+16.5) at Minnesota
70. Houston Cougars
The Houston Cougars were dreadful on offense in 2024 and head coach Willie Fritz has hit the reset button in an effort to try and improve things.

Conner Weigman is in at quarterback, and he appears to be in great shape, ready to lead his hometown program after flopping at Texas A&M. Weigman has a couple of good targets in Stephon Johnson and Amare Thomas, plus they snagged tight end Tanner Koziol from Ball State.

Will the offensive line be good enough to make things substantially better? The quarterback and skill position groups are undoubtedly upgraded, but how much the line can improve will dictate the extent of the difference in 2025.

Top Offensive Transfer: Conner Weigman - QB

Week 1: Stephen F. Austin at Houston (-22.5)
71. Washington State Cougars
Quarterback John Mateer and offensive coordinator Charles Arbuckle are now in Norman, and the Washington State Cougars turn to former South Dakota State head coach Jimmy Rogers to try to steer the program through a transition year before they headline the new PAC-12. It’s a near total rebuild on offense, but Zevi Eckhaus is a returner at quarterback, and he looked good in his limited time last season. The receivers look alright with a mix of returning role players and portal additions, but it’s the running game that will likely be the focus for this attack. Angel Johnson arrives after averaging more than seven yards per carry for South Dakota State, and he’ll run behind an offensive line that could have an advantage against much of their cobbled-together schedule.

Week One: Idaho at Washington State (-13.5)
72. Memphis Tigers
After years of having answers on offense, the Memphis Tigers appear to be facing a rebuild on offense. They averaged 36 points per game in 2024, but return basically no experience and are replacing ten starters. Greg Desrosiers is an interesting running back who averaged more than seven yards per carry last season, but it was in a limited role, and he’ll now be asked to carry the load. The wide receivers are an entirely new group, and the passing game will likely take a huge step back without Seth Henigan. There’s a certain level of trust in this coaching staff, but this is a complete rebuild.
73. San Jose State Spartans
Ken Niumatalolo is a good football coach. He’s not just an option coach or a system coach. He coaches winning football, and last season proved that unequivocally as the San Jose State Spartans deployed an aerial attack and contended for the Mountain West Conference. The offensive line should be even better this season, and they’ll probably run it a bit more than they did last season (130th in the country), but the receiving corps loses star Nick Nash and will rely on a new quarterback to keep the success going.

Week 1: Central Michigan at San Jose State (-11.5)
74. Oregon State Beavers
Much like Washington State, the Oregon State Beavers enter the 2025 season as a program in transition. They are playing a cobbled-together schedule before embarking on a new journey in a rebuilt PAC-12. Maalik Murphy comes in from Duke, and he should be a pretty good player against their schedule. Running back Anthony Hankerson is the star of the attack, and the wide receivers should be a strength with Trent Walker and Darrius Clemons leading the way. The offensive line is a different story, as that unit will have to replace nearly every starter.

Week 1: Cal at Oregon State (-2.5)
75. Arkansas State Beavers
Jaylen Raynor is a playmaking quarterback who should be among the better options in the Sun Belt Conference. He now has more experience, which should lead to a reduction in interceptions. Corey Rucker is the leading target, and he might be the Sun Belt’s best receiver. The other targets are likely to come from the portal. The big question mark is the running game, as the offensive line needs to improve to help Ja’Quez Cross emerge as a consistent weapon that can consistently churn out yardage.

Week 1: Southeast Missouri State at Arkansas State (-10.5)
1. Ohio State Buckeyes
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The Ohio State Buckeyes averaged 35.7 points per game in the 2024 season, but they lost a ton of production and experience at running back, quarterback, and on the offensive line. Do they need to worry about the attack in Columbus? Ryan Day’s teams have averaged more than 30 points per game in each of the past ten seasons, and they don’t rebuild at Ohio State, they reload.

Jeremiah Smith is, quite possibly, the best player in the sport, regardless of position, and Carnell Tate is a terrific No. 2 option. Julian Sayin is an outstanding prospect at quarterback, and he impressed the Buckeyes as a redshirt player last season. Until proven otherwise, Ohio State will have one of the best offenses nationally.

Ohio State 2025 Win Total: 10.5

Top Transfer on Offense: TE Max Klare

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