ESPN's Football Power Index (FPI) predicts the 2025 college football season, ranking teams based on advanced analytics. Several teams' rankings are debated, with some considered underrated, while other top teams are seen as overrated.

Steve Sarkisian may not think we’ll see another college football team go undefeated ever again, given the longer season and expanded playoff, but recent history

After a lackluster debut season for Michigan State Football Head Coach Jonathan Smith, the Spartans are looking for improvement in year two.

Michigan is predicted to flip 2026 four-star wide receiver Brady Marchese from Georgia. Marchese recently reaffirmed his commitment to Georgia, making a potential flip a significant win for Michigan. Marchese is a highly-rated prospect, ranked as high as No. 61 overall in the country.