College football is back! Get to know all 138 FBS teams: Are they better or worse?

The Athletic has published a comprehensive preview of all 138 FBS college football teams ahead of the 2025 season, with Week 0 kicking off on Saturday. The guide, produced by The Athletic's college football staff, assesses whether each team will be better, worse, or the same as last season, using rankings from Chris Vannini and College Football Playoff odds from Austin Mock's predictor model. The preview covers teams across all FBS conferences, leaving behind an offseason marked by legal and eligibility battles.