With the 2024 college football season reaching its conclusion on Monday night, fans are already turning their attention toward the promise of 2025. And while se

The 2024 season reached it conclusion on Monday night with Ohio State's win against Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff National Championship, wrapping up a year unlike any other in modern college football history.

Wisconsin is set to benefit greatly from Ohio State ‘s run to the 2024 College Football Playoff championship game. First, Ohio State’s win followed Michigan ‘s 2023 title, giving the Big Ten consecutive national champions. That streak further establishes the conference as the top in the sport.

For the second consecutive year, a Big Ten team won the college football title while the Southeastern Conference did not even qualify for the championship game.

The difference between these predictions and the top-25 ranking is that the bracket predictions more heavily weigh the future games to be played on the field, predicting the outcome. That said, let's take a look at the first bracket projection for the 2025 season.

Texas Longhorns coach Steve Sarkisian raises the trophy as the Texas Longhorns celebrate their 39-31 double overtime win over the Arizona State Sun Devils in the Peach Bowl College Football Playoff quarterfinal at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, Jan. 1, 2025. Sara Diggins/American-Statesman-USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Athletic directors from the SEC and Big Ten will meet to discuss major issues in college football and other NCAA sports at a conference on Feb. 19, according to

A Big Ten program hoisted the College Football Playoff National Championship trophy for the second consecutive season. That became the case on Monday night when Ohio State defeated Notre Dame 34-23 in the title game.

Why is Notre Dame not in a conference for college football? Here's what to know as the Irish are set to compete in the CFP championship game on Monday:

Desmond Howard was asked about the status of the Big Ten after Ohio State's title, and he believes the status is clear.

From draft season to talking season and everything in between, here's what to watch for until the next game kicks off.