College football is buzzing with changes as the 2025 season kicks off soon. Players can now earn money from their name, image, and likeness, with schools paying them directly.

However, ESPN's Mark Schlabach and Kyle Bonagura believed the Crimson Tide would have a much better season in 2025. They both predicted Alabama would make the College Football Playoff. Schlabach had Alabama as the No. 6 seed, while Bonagura put the Crimson Tide down as the No. 7 seed.

The start of a new college football season always carries a sense of renewal, but the 2025 campaign arrives with even greater anticipation. For the second time, the sport will cro